Teva Vice President Business Development Search & Initial Evaluation 

United States, New Jersey 

759067105

• Proactively identify and assess external innovation opportunities (e.g., assets, platforms, technologies) in core therapeutic areas: CNS, I&I diseases, and rare diseases aligned to Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy.
• Significantly increase the volume and breadth of sourced opportunities, while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic and scientific priorities—improving the quality and quantity of assets that progress to advanced evaluation and potential deal discussions.
• Build and maintain deep relationships across the biotech and pharmaceutical ecosystem, including with academic institutions, investors, incubators, and early-stage companies.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (R&D, commercial, legal, finance) to perform scientific, strategic, and commercial assessments of potential external opportunities.
• Build and manage a high-performing, business development search team, with strong scientific foundations fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Lead the initial due diligence process for high-priority opportunities, including data review, competitive landscaping, and risk/benefit analysis.
• Strategically represent the company externally at scientific and business development conferences, staying abreast of relevant innovation and competitive activity.
• Contribute to the development of partnership and licensing strategies, including co-development and co-commercialization opportunities.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing Search & Initial Evaluation team, ensuring strong execution, consistent quality, and broad coverage of external innovation.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and guide team members in identifying, evaluating, and presenting external opportunities.
• Establish best practices for opportunity triage, cross-functional collaboration, and documentation of scientific and strategic rationale.

• Ph.D., M.D., or advanced degree in life sciences or medicine required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in business development, search & evaluation, or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in CNS, inflammation, immunology, and rare diseases is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of identifying and evaluating innovative external assets and leading cross-functional teams through early diligence.
• Strong experience in managing and mentoring teams, with demonstrated ability to lead through influence and vision.
• Deep understanding of drug development processes, from discovery to commercialization.
• Strong industry network and existing relationships with biotech companies, academic institutions, investors, and KOLs.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• High degree of agility, initiative, and creativity; able to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment.

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