Vice President, Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Medicine

Teva -
Chester

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Job details

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Business development
Leadership

Full job description

We Are Teva

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 VP, Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Medicine (CPTM) is a senior scientific leadership role that integrates human-biology-driven translational science, precision medicine/biomarker strategy, and clinical pharmacology to enhance the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of every Innovative Medicines program — from candidate selection through proof-of-concept and life-cycle management.

The translational mandate is deliberately science-forward: understanding human disease biology, target engagement, mechanism of action and patient stratification — rather than owning clinical development execution. The successful candidate will lead a small, high-caliber global group of translational scientists, biomarker experts and clinical pharmacologists, and will act as a connective enterprise leader who bridges Discovery, Global Clinical Development, Pharmacometrics, Bioanalytics, Regulatory and BD&L through influence, scientific credibility and matrix leadership — without relying on direct reporting lines.

This position can sit in West Chester, PA/Parsippany NJ or Israel (we cannot support relocation at this time).

Key Responsibilities

Translational & Precision Medicine

Lead translational strategies to convert human disease biology into target validation, biomarker, patient stratification, and indication-expansion opportunities.
Direct biomarker discovery and development programs across genomic, proteomic, imaging, digital, and fluid-based platforms to demonstrate target engagement, pharmacodynamic response, safety, and clinical benefit.
Partner with Clinical Development to design proof-of-mechanism and proof-of-concept strategies and oversee translational study execution.
Manage assay and specialty vendor selection, validation, and interpretation of translational data.

Clinical Pharmacology

Define and execute clinical pharmacology strategy for biologics and small molecules in partnership with Pharmacometrics/MIDD.
Oversee early-phase and dedicated clinical pharmacology studies, including DDI, organ impairment, QT, food-effect, PK/PD, exposure-response, and special population assessments.
Advance model-informed drug development to support dose selection, trial design, and global regulatory interactions.

Enterprise Leadership

Serve as the cross-functional leader aligning Discovery, Clinical Development, Regulatory, CMC, Bioanalytics, Pharmacometrics, and BD&L around integrated translational strategies.
Represent the function in portfolio governance and program reviews, ensuring scientific consistency across assets.
Support business development activities, including due diligence, licensing, collaborations, and external scientific partnerships.

People & Resources

Lead, mentor, and develop a global team while fostering a collaborative, science-driven culture.
Manage departmental budget, resource allocation, vendor strategy, and workforce planning.

Your Skills and Experience

Education

M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, or a related field; Clinical Pharmacology board certification/fellowship preferred.

Required Experience

12+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in translational medicine, biomarker sciences, and/or clinical pharmacology, including 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success advancing discovery assets through early clinical development, including IND/CTA submissions and regulatory agency interactions.
Strong expertise in biomarker strategy, assay development, and translational research across genomic, proteomic, imaging, digital, and fluid-based platforms.
Experience supporting development of both biologics and small molecules.
Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders within a matrix organization.
Experience leading global, geographically dispersed teams.

Preferred Experience

Prior VP-level or equivalent leadership experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations.
Therapeutic area expertise in neuroscience, immunology/inflammation, and/or rare diseases.
Experience supporting business development activities, including due diligence and integration of in-licensed assets.

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.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, 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.

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