Associate Director, Medical Compliance

Who we are

Teva Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical leader, one that operates across the full spectrum of innovation to reliably deliver medicines to patients worldwide. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to bettering health has never wavered. Today, the company's global network of capabilities enables its 37,000 employees across 57 markets to advance health by developing medicines for the future while championing the production of generics and biologics. If patients have a need, we are already working to address it. At Teva we are all in for better health. Join us on our journey of growth!

Preferred Location: Office based with multi-site support for Ridings Point, Harlow and Ireland.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Medical Compliance to provide strategic leadership within our UK & Ireland Medical Affairs organisation. You will bring your extensive medical compliance experience and expertise to this senior-level position, operating autonomously while delivering medical compliance excellence across all Teva activities in the UK and Ireland.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of compliance leadership and autonomous decision making in complex regulatory environments with minimal supervision and strategic mindset to proactively balance operational excellence with forward-thinking compliance initiatives.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will drive medical compliance excellence, support key strategic initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes through compliant project implementation.

Success in this role will be by measured by following metrics:

• Ensure full compliance with Teva SOPs, ABPI Code of Practice and IPHA code
• Zero PMCPA/HPRA complaints or successful defence of any complaints received
• Effective risk stratification of complex projects to ensure efficient implementation while maintaining compliance
• Achievement of business objectives through strategic thinking, proactively facilitating stakeholder dialogue and compliant operational processes
• Zero or minor observations in internal audits
• Stakeholder confidence metrics measured through internal surveys showing compliance function is seen as enabling (not blocking) business objectives

A day in the life of an Associate Director, Medical Compliance...

• Final Signatory Activities 
  • Serve as final signatory for medical compliance approvals
  • Review and approve materials, processes, and initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance
• Medical Compliance Leadership
  • Actas primary PMCPA/MHRA and IPHA/ HPRA contact for medical compliance matters
  • Develop and deliver ongoing training programs for final signatories (medical and commercial), AQPs, and reviewers
  • Serve as main medical compliance liaison for TPE/Global teams
  • Active participation as Compliance Committee member
  • Facilitate Code training workshops across the organisation
  • Liaise with Senior Manager, Meical Compliance and Therapy Area Leads to ensure PSP governance

• People Management
  • Oversee activities and performance of Manager and Senior Manager, Medical Compliance
  • Ensure Manager, Medical Compliance effectively maintains SOPs, compliance documentation (Glorya and Studium), and supports medical operations systems
  • Drive efficient project implementation through proper system utilisation and approvals processes
  • Ensure Senior Manager, Medical Compliance approves materials in a timely manner and provides governance to various projects.

• Audit and Inspection Leadership
  • Lead and/ or support audits and inspections across multiple areas: Pharmacovigilance, Congresses, promotional materials, PSP, Veeva, and PMCPA/ IPHA
  • Ensure audit readiness and compliance across all audited functions
  • Strategic Support and Process Optimisation
  • Provide SME support for process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure Medical Affairs and Brand Plans comply with Teva SOPs, ABPI Code and IPHA code
  • Ensure Medical Affairs KPls are aligned with regulatory requirements and company standards
  • Support Medical Affairs Capability Mapping and Development programs
  • Liaise with Compliance Officer on key projects

• System Administration
  • Managing key platforms: Glorya (document management), Studium (training management), EngageMate (HCP engagement) and Veeva Promomats (promotional and non-promotional materials approval)
  • Configure EngageMate and Veeva Promomats systems for compliant and efficient project implementation

• Strategic Project Support
  • Partner with Senior Medical and Technical Director on high-priority initiatives
  • Collaborate with project coordinators to implement key strategic projects
  • Provide compliance expertise for ad hoc business requirements

Your experience and qualifications

Do you have...?

• Extensive experience as a final signatory with demonstrated independent decision-making authority
• Experience successfully leading and transforming a medical compliance function (not just participating)
• Proven track record of establishing compliance frameworks from scratch or significantly improving underperforming functions
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and influence key stakeholders on compliance matters without compromising standards
• Proven track record of SME input for process improvement
• Experience of managing and configuring platforms such as Veeva Promomats (promotional and non-promotional materials approval)
• Experience managing direct relationships with MHRA/PMCPA and HPRA/IPHA as the primary organisational representative
• Experience of PMCPA case defences where candidate was the lead strategist (not just a contributor)
• Demonstrated experience preventing PMCPA complaints through proactive stakeholder education and process improvements
• Evidence of preventing regulatory issues through proactive risk identification and stakeholder education
• Track record of participating in industry level initiatives to shape compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience making unpopular compliance decisions that were later validated
• Demonstrated experience of balancing compliance considerations and business goals using risk stratification strategies
• Proven ability to recover from compliance failures and implement sustainable improvements
• Evidence of successfully managing compliance during organisational change

Are you...? 

• A qualified Physician or a Pharmacist with experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Desirable: Master's degree in business administration (MBA), Operations Management, or Process Improvement. Having a process improvement certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Lean Management, Change Management) will also be desirable.
• The final decision-maker (not advisor) on compliance matters
• Able to building or rebuilding stakeholder confidence after compliance failures
• Able to demonstrate openness to feedback and continuous learning mindset
• Willing to adapt approaches based on evidence and stakeholder feedback
• Able to exhibit collaborative leadership style with ability to influence
• Able to think outside the box while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Proactive
• Good communicator

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We support our people through every stage of their journey with us. Our flexible reward platform puts you in control, empowering you to tailor your benefits to fit your lifestyle, priorities, and what matters most to you. With 25 days of annual leave that grows with your service, the flexibility to purchase additional days, and two dedicated volunteering days each year, your time off is truly yours to enjoy, recharge, and give back. We prioritise your health with private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection.

Whether you're growing your family or pursuing new adventures, our enhanced maternity and paternity leave, sabbaticals, and hybrid working policies are here to support you through life’s most meaningful moments. Financial wellbeing matters too, which is why we offer an enhanced pension scheme, access to a discount store, and free financial coaching through Bippit.

To help you grow with confidence, we offer a structured training and development programme tailored to your role and department, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to thrive.

Reports To

Senior Medical and Technical Director

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