What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, TPM TA Head Immunology and Immuno-oncology position at Teva Pharmaceuticals?
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
Teva's R&D Global Early Clinical Development is hiring a TPM TA Head for Immunology and Immuno-oncology. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing Translational & Precision Medicine (TPM) strategies to enhance the success of our Immunology and Immuno-oncology Therapeutic Area (TA) drug development programs. The leader will manage a team of physicians and scientists, oversee generation of scientific evidence and insights, drive testing of clinical biomarkers, and lead deployment of experimental clinical development initiatives. Additionally, this role will collaborate with discovery, preclinical, and clinical development teams to expedite new drug candidates into late-stage clinical development.
Travel Requirements: Approximately 10-20% - presentations and/or attendance at 2 or more domestic and/or 1 or more domestic 1 international scientific association meeting per year, plus key opinion leaders, scientific advisory boards regulatory meetings, academic collaborations, consortia, and other strategic meetings as required.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
Your experience and qualifications
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package, Including
Already Working @TEVA?
If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site
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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to disabilityassistance@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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
Teva's R&D Global Early Clinical Development is hiring a TPM TA Head for Immunology and Immuno-oncology. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing Translational & Precision Medicine (TPM) strategies to enhance the success of our Immunology and Immuno-oncology Therapeutic Area (TA) drug development programs. The leader will manage a team of physicians and scientists, oversee generation of scientific evidence and insights, drive testing of clinical biomarkers, and lead deployment of experimental clinical development initiatives. Additionally, this role will collaborate with discovery, preclinical, and clinical development teams to expedite new drug candidates into late-stage clinical development.
Travel Requirements: Approximately 10-20% - presentations and/or attendance at 2 or more domestic and/or 1 or more domestic 1 international scientific association meeting per year, plus key opinion leaders, scientific advisory boards regulatory meetings, academic collaborations, consortia, and other strategic meetings as required.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
- Leads the TPM Immunology and Immuno-oncology team to support drug asset programs in all phases of clinical development from early clinical development through post-approval.
- Develops and executes the overarching TPM strategy for the Immunology and Immuno-oncology portfolio according to Teva priorities, identifying issues and creating contingency plans.
- Oversees the generation and evaluation of scientific and clinical insights to guide drug development.
- Manages biomarker research and development initiatives to support drug response and safety.
- Designs and executes experimental and precision medicine clinical studies, ensures studies are rigorously designed, executed, and compliant with ethical standards and guidelines.
- Identifies and validates novel endpoints for early decision making and patient stratification.
- Collaborates with discovery, preclinical, and clinical development teams to enhance drug candidate selection.
- Provides expert support for regulatory engagements and submissions.
- Shapes the Innovative Medicine strategy for Immunology and Immuno-oncology as a member of the TA Strategy Team.
- Develops the TPM Scientific Engagement and Publication Strategy and oversees the preparation of presentations, abstracts, and scientific publications.
- Fosters collaborative relationships and leads discussions with external subject matter experts, academic collaborators, patient advocacy groups, and commercial suppliers and vendors.
Your experience and qualifications
- M.D. or M.D./PhD or PhD from an accredited medical school with training in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Related Disciplines
- Minimum of 7 years of early clinical research and drug development experience, experience in translational and precision medicine
- Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience
- Relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or related industries
- Project and people management, and leadership experience
- Experience working cross-functionally, balancing scientific expertise with managerial responsibilities
- Technical knowledge, clinical training, board eligibility/certification in immunology – dermatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, allergology or immuno-oncology
- Early clinical development experience (designing/managing clinical studies, ICH, GCP, GLP)
- Experience with regulatory interactions
- Publication record or industry experience in fields associated with translational science, precision medicine, clinical biomarkers, and early clinical development
- Fluent in English.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong sense of urgency and understanding of meeting firm deadlines.
- Demonstrate a proactive and strategic approach and be willing to be hands-on and involved in the practical aspects of execution.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and aggressive timelines.
- Ability to thrive and enjoy working independently in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and varied concurrent tasks.
- Ability to progress projects effectively and efficiently. Know when to seek advice from colleagues and senior management.
- Ability to ensure the team achieves peak performance, encompassing professional responsibilities and ensuring that departmental operations and administrative metric tracking are carried out with excellence.
- Interact effectively across boundaries with other functions and disciplines using influencing, communication and relationship building skills.
- Serve as an ambassador of Translational and Precision Medicine at Teva, inspiring the organization to recognize and embrace its critical value.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package, Including
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
Already Working @TEVA?
If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site
The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to disabilityassistance@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
