Teva Director Translational Science Lead - Immunology 

United States, New Jersey 

62367673

Shaping Translational Science Strategy

• Designing and Implementing Research Plans: You’ll craft and execute translational science strategies to bridge early research with clinical application, optimizing drug development.
• Defining Targets and Testing Hypotheses: Through precise target characterization and hypothesis testing, you’ll drive therapeutic success by identifying indications, patient populations, and rational drug combinations.

Leading Cross-Functional and External Collaborations

• Matrix Team Coordination: Lead a cross-functional Translational and Precision Medicine (TPM) Project Team, aligning clinical and functional teams on shared project goals.
• External Engagement and Regulatory Support: Collaborate with academic and industry experts while providing guidance on regulatory submissions, ensuring projects meet standards and timelines.

Driving Impactful Research, Data Analysis, and Presentation

• Data Insight and Protocol Development: Oversee clinical and biomarker data analysis to inform study reports, protocols, and regulatory documentation.
• Representing and Publishing Research: Present at international conferences and author high-impact publications, sharing Teva’s scientific achievements globally.

Applying Scientific and Technical Expertise

• Advanced Immunology and Data Analysis: Utilize specialized immunology expertise (e.g., dermatology, rheumatology) and access key databases (NCBI, dbGAP) to drive patient targeting and project decisions.
• Scientific Advisory and Project Integrity: Provide expert guidance on methodologies, regulatory standards, and commercialization to ensure project quality from development to post-approval.

• M.D., M.D./PhD. or Pharm.D. in Imunology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related disciplines - required
• 5+ years of industry experience in fields such as Translational science, Precision medicine, Biomarkers, or Clinical development – required
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or related industries - preferred
• Specialized knowledge and hands-on experience in immunology, with a focus on areas like dermatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, and allergology - preferred
• Experience with regulatory interactions, contributing to submissions, audits, and regulatory consultations - preferred
• Data Retrieval and Analysis: Proficiency in accessing, querying, and downloading data from public databases (e.g., NCBI, dbGAP, KEGG, OMIM) to obtain critical information for biomarker study design and interpreting results
• Industry Knowledge: Publication record or hands-on industry experience in translational science, precision medicine, clinical biomarkers, and early clinical development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong influencing and relationship-building skills to interact effectively with other teams and disciplines
• Multi-Project Management: Skilled in handling multiple projects with aggressive timelines, with a knack for setting priorities and adapting as needed. Competency in progressing projects efficiently; able to discern when to seek guidance from colleagues and senior leadership
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal abilities to effectively manage relationships across various functions and disciplines
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to convey complex scientific insights to diverse audiences, both internal and external
• Strong Sense of Urgency: Proven capability to manage projects under firm deadlines and deliver results on time
• Self-Driven and Independent: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, working independently while managing conflicting priorities

This role can be based preferably in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

Travel Requirements: Approx.10 -15% domestic & international

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, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but 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.
  

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