Teva Translational Precision Medicine Disease Area Head - Immuno-oncology 

United States, New Jersey 

650625924

As the leader of the TPM team, you will oversee translational science, clinical biomarker development, and precision medicine studies. You will collaborate closely with discovery, preclinical, and clinical development teams to identify and advance new drug candidates efficiently through early and late-stage clinical trials.

• Lead Drug Development Programs:Oversee TPM support for drug asset programs, enhancing success and de-risking development from first-in-human trials through post-approval.
• Develop & Execute Strategy:Be accountable for the development and implementation of the TPM strategy for Immuno-oncology, aligning with Teva’s priorities.
• Lead the TPM Immuno-oncology Disease Area Team:Manage a team of experts in Translational Science, Clinical Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine, ensuring regular reviews and strategic planning.
• Biomarker Research Leadership:Lead initiatives in biomarker development, associating molecular, histologic, and digital biomarkers with drug response and safety.
• Oversee Clinical Studies:Manage the design, execution, and interpretation of early-phase clinical studies, ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
• Innovate Endpoints & Stratification:Oversee identification of novel clinical endpoints and patient stratification strategies to accelerate safety and efficacy demonstrations.
• Collaborative Innovation:Partner with preclinical and clinical teams to expedite new drug candidates into late-stage development.
• Regulatory Engagement:Lead regulatory submissions and interact with regulatory authorities, ensuring smooth approval processes.
• Drive Scientific Insights:Oversee generation and application of clinical and scientific insights to optimize drug targeting, patient selection, and combination therapies.
• External Leadership:Build collaborative relationships with academic institutions, patient groups, and commercial partners, and present research at international conferences.

• Education:M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited medical school, with specialized training in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related fields.
• Experience:7-10 years in early clinical research and drug development, with strong expertise in translational and precision medicine, biomarker sciences, and oncology.
• Leadership:2+ years of managerial experience, with a proven track record in project and team management in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries.
• Technical Expertise:In-depth knowledge of clinical development (including study design and management), and experience adhering to ICH, GCP, and GLP guidelines.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Experience with regulatory interactions and submissions.
• Clinical Certification:Board eligibility or certification in oncology is preferred.
• Communication & Collaboration:Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Leadership & Time Management:Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently, with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving & Adaptability:Thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, capable of making effective progress on complex projects while knowing when to seek input from colleagues and senior management.

Travel Requirements:Approximately 10-20% travel for scientific meetings, key opinion leader engagements, and strategic collaborations.

Vice President Translational & Precision Medicine

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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