Head of Translational & Precision Medicine 1 at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Israel

Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

TPM Division Leadership, Translational Medicine Strategy, Precision Medicine Strategy, Clinical Program Enhancement, Biomarker Discovery, Assay Development, Drug Candidate Selection, Early Clinical Development, Regulatory Strategy, Intellectual Property (IP), Data Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Fiscal Planning, KOL Management, Academic Collaboration

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

We Are Teva We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.Our Team, Your Impact The Head of Translational and Precision Medicine (TPM) is accountable for both TPM division leadership and for independently designing and implementing TPM strategies effectively to enhance probability of success for clinical programs in collaboration with all relevant functions. This role will be part of the Global Early Clinical Development Leadership Team and play a critical role in the overall Innovative Medicines R&D strategy. In addition, the Head of TPM will lead and manage TPM programmatic initiatives that are aligned with the R&D strategy and pipeline. The Head of TPM will work closely in collaboration with various development functions to identify opportunities to enhance drug candidate selection and develop comprehensive TPM scientific plans for drug candidates selected to move into clinical development, including further development of these plans throughout the life cycle of the compound. The Head of TPM will develop and execute biomarker discovery and development research initiatives associating genomic, device/digital and other biomarkers with drug response (including responder population identification), safety and/or compliance. The Head of TPM will advise R&D functions as an expert in all TPM-related aspects of science, medicine, regulatory strategy, intellectual property (IP), assay development, commercial value, etc. and will provide expert support and leadership in the evaluation of in-licensing compound and collaboration opportunities. How You’ll Spend Your Day Lead the TPM group, collaborating closely with the SVP of Global Early Clinical Development and other members of the Innovative Medicines R&D Leadership Team on biomarker and translational medicine strategy and execution. Work closely in collaboration with R&D leadership to enhance pre-clinical candidate selection and to develop comprehensive TPM scientific plans for each of the prioritized candidates selected to move into clinical development, further optimizing these plans throughout the life cycle of the compound. Independently and innovatively design and implement TPM/biomarker strategies and study plans to enhance probability of success for all clinical programs in collaboration with other relevant functions, and be accountable for on-time execution. Provide support and leadership for the design, planning and execution of early clinical trials through proof-of-concept/mechanism, and ensure the TPM strategy is refined in parallel with the development phase of the program. Advise relevant R&D functions as an expert in all TPM-related aspects of science, medicine, regulatory strategy, intellectual property (IP), assay development, commercial value, etc…, providing expert support for the evaluation of in-licensing compound and collaboration opportunities. Oversee TPM personnel, budgets and other resources to ensure focused execution on pipeline deliverables, including translational medicine/biomarker plans, oversight of specialty vendor/assay selection, data analysis and interpretation and communication to relevant stakeholders. Represent and manage fiscal planning activities for yearly and quarterly inputs in partnership with colleagues in Finance. Foster a collaborative working environment both within and beyond the TPM group, including in matrix teams across R&D. Provide mentoring and guidance to direct reports as appropriate, including career development planning and opportunities. Identify and prioritize multiple potential indications for clinical development of single therapeutic entities. Participate in portfolio reviews, clinical development teams, operational teams, all other relevant governing bodies, and manage communication of TPM strategy, activities, and results across these teams as appropriate. Present and participate in international conferences, internally and externally, demonstrating deep scientific expertise and highly effective delivery to such audiences (including regulatory bodies, KOLs, payers, etc). Lead discussions with external KOLs and organize academic collaborations that further refine TPM understanding and objectives within programs. Your Skills and Experience Education Required: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in relevant areas such as Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, or Related Disciplines Experience: Experience in biomarker-related and assay-development-related scientific research and drug discovery/development (7-10+ years industry experience highly preferred) Experience in pre-clinical and/or early clinical development phases of drug development; project management/leadership skills essential Innovative mindset and analytic rigor to facilitate strategic scientific leadership Managerial: Experience managing direct reports (PhD, MS, BSc) and leading matrix teams Willingness to develop talent and continue to build a high-performing team Also Good to Have Fluent in English Excellent communication and presentation skills, effective at stakeholder management and consensus building Excellent collaborative leadership skills and administrative skills Ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies both internally and externally to generate decisional evidence, including data analytics approaches and AI tools 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.  Already Working @TEVA? Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career developmentTeva’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.

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Responsibilities

The Head of Translational and Precision Medicine (TPM) is responsible for leading the TPM division, designing and implementing strategies to increase the probability of success for clinical programs, and leading programmatic initiatives aligned with R&D strategy. This role involves developing comprehensive TPM scientific plans for drug candidates, executing biomarker discovery initiatives, and advising R&D functions as a subject matter expert on all TPM-related aspects.