Senior Manager R&D Global Program Leadership
Teva PharmaceuticalsAbout the role
Who we are
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.The opportunity
The Global Program Leader is responsible for directing the Global Program Team in the development of Generic R&D Drug programs, extending through approval of ANDAs/MAAs and potentially to product launch. This role oversees cross-functional Global Program Teams (GPTs) for high-value drug projects, ensures delivery of approved strategies, secures necessary investments, and maintains adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards consistent with Teva’s priorities. The Global Program Leader also manages resource allocation, documentation, and the application of project management tools as required.
Travel Requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and abroad.
How you’ll spend your day
Oversee the program's Integrated Development Plan (IDP), coordinating commercial, clinical, and CMC leadership across strategic plans for product, clinical, and pharmaceutical development.
Form and lead the Global Program Team to obtain approval and funding for the integrated development plan from the Global Portfolio Committee.
Guide the Global Program Team in planning and executing the integrated development plan (IDP), proactively managing risks and ensuring decisions involve relevant cross-functional input.
Direct cross-functional delivery within established budget and timeline parameters, working collaboratively with the Global Program Team (GPT) to monitor and address any issues related to budget or schedule. Significant deviations are escalated to governance in accordance with established guidelines.
Work with function leads to ensure teams have the right skills and resources, and quickly report any gaps that affect program delivery or quality.
Work with all key departments—clinical, commercial, regulatory, CMC, operations, IP, TPO—to ensure program quality and expertise. Join expert teams as needed.
The team is tasked with preparing a detailed risk management plan that clearly identifies major program risks, specifies corresponding mitigation strategies, and effectively communicates the probability and potential impact of these risks to relevant leadership.
Ensure all relevant documentation is accurate, current, and approved by respective leadership.
Oversee multiple projects, programs, or a substantial portfolio of interconnected initiatives.
May at times represent the Sr Dir Project Leadership on committees, special projects or initiatives and/or may assume responsibility on a periodic or interim basis.
Follows Teva Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
Your experience and qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s level degree in scientific field
Preferred: Advanced scientific and/or business degree (MS, MBA, Ph.D., etc.)
Experience:
Required:5 years in pharmaceuticals and 3+ years in project or program management.
Solid understanding of drug development, industry guidelines, and regulatory and submissions processes globally
Preferred: Proven history of program delivery
Experience delivering ANDA, MAA approvals and/or launches
Specialized Skills or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed:
Project Management Professional (PMP®) preferred but not required
Computer software skills, specifically – Planisware / Microsoft Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
Functional Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of the drug development process in Generic, Biosimilar or Innovative
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
The annual starting salary for this position is between $117,000 – $147,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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