Teva Pharmaceuticals

Vice President, Global Program Head - Immunology, Innovative Medicines

Teva Pharmaceuticals$210K — $250K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in pharmaceutical/biotechnology R&D with leadership experience in drug development
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale global cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
  • Experience managing complicated external partnerships and program communications
  • Deep understanding of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of drug development
  • Preference for candidates with experience in lifecycle management, global submissions, and marketed products
  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred; Neuroscience and/or Immunology expertise preferred

Responsibilities

  • Set a visionary asset strategy considering emerging scientific and market trends
  • Take accountability for asset lifecycle management and integrated development planning
  • Oversee full program lifecycle from preclinical stages through global commercialization
  • Lead the Global Program Team and represent the asset in governance interactions
  • Develop strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and functional teams
  • Align stakeholder expectations through clear communication and inclusive decision-making
  • Inspire and lead multidisciplinary global program teams towards high performance

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave and reward plans
  • Flexible working schedules based on role requirements
  • Access to tailored health support
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development through Twist platform
  • Community involvement initiatives to give back
Full Job Description
The Vice President, Global Program Head - Innovative Medicines is accountable for the overall strategy, leadership, and execution of a global development programs from early development through commercialization. Operating in a global matrix environment, this leader will deliver end-to-end strategic vision on a global scale, maximizing asset and portfolio value. Success in this role requires exceptional enterprise leadership, influence without authority, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and complex stakeholder dynamics while driving decisive action and organizational alignment. Position Locations: This is a hybrid position and can be based at one of our hubs: West Chester PA USA/Parsippany NJ USA, Netherlands, or Israel Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Vision • Set a bold, transformational asset vision anticipating future scientific, technological (e.g., AI, precision medicine), and market trends to increase program competitiveness. • Embraces accountability for strategic direction, value creation, integrated development planning, and long-term lifecycle management of the asset. • Synthesizes complex internal and external insights, including the external competitive landscape, to inform enterprise-level decisions and scenario planning, ensuring a future-ready strategy despite an ambiguous or evolving environment. End-to-End Program Ownership & Delivery • Owns full program lifecycle from preclinical stages through global approval and beyond, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and commercial differentiation. • Leads the Global Program Team (GPT) through major program governance interactions, including the Innovative Development Committee; and helps represent the asset internally and externally, including global health authorities, advisory boards, and corporate partners. • Develops a strong working relationship with all team members and functional area stakeholders. Cultivates a high functioning partnership with the GPTD and with commercial co-leader (late phase development programs). Stakeholder Leadership & External Engagement • Shapes and aligns stakeholder expectations through transparent, evidence-based communication and inclusive decision-making. • Builds and sustains trusted relationships with senior leaders, peers, team members, partners, external experts, and joint governance structures. Global Program Team Leadership & Talent Development • Leads and inspires multidisciplinary global program teams, driving high performance, accountability, and shared ownership of outcomes. • Fosters a "project first" approach within the GPT. Works closely with project team members, inspiring a "can-do" approach. Fosters an environment of risk-taking and bold ideas. Your Skills and Experience: • Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology R&D with demonstrated leadership across early and late development. • Proven track record leading large-scale global cross-functional matrix teams without authority, driving alignment and execution across multiple functions, and governance bodies • Experience managing complex external partnerships, joint governance structures, and high-stakes program communication. • Demonstrates deep scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial understanding across the development spectrum. • Experience with lifecycle management and global submissions (NDA/BLA/MAA) is preferred. • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred. • Experience with marketed products is preferred. • Experience in Neuroscience and/or Immunology is preferred. Competencies: • Enterprise Leadership: Elevates organizational thinking beyond functional priorities; inspires followership. • Strategic Agility: Anticipates shifts in science, market, and technology; adjusts strategy proactively. • Influence Without Authority: Builds alignment across senior stakeholders, resolving conflict and enabling decisive progress. • Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Synthesizes scientific, medical, and business insights to guide high-impact decisions. • Execution Excellence: Ensures disciplined planning, operational rigor, and delivery of commitments. • Communication Mastery: Adjusts tone, style, and depth for executive, scientific, regulatory, and patient-facing audiences. • High-Performance Team Leadership: Develops, motivates, and elevates fellow team members; fosters accountability and growth. • High Personal Accountability: The successful candidate will effectively assume accountability for their actions. He or she should be a results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds him/herself accountable for performance, and champions all aspects of assigned areas while remaining detail-oriented • Leads with urgency: Proactively anticipates and responds to challenges and opportunities; works relentlessly to reduce "cycle" times and "white space"; "action-oriented" - does not wait for instructions. How We'll Take Care of You: At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist-your one-stop shop for career development

About Teva Pharmaceuticals

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company that develops, produces and markets generic drugs, specialty drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world and one of the 15 largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Teva's products are sold in more than 60 countries and it has a portfolio of more than 3,500 products. The company was founded in 1901 in Jerusalem and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
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