Director, US Commercial Data Harmonization & Governance

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Director, US Commercial Data Harmonization & Governance will lead a new Commercial Operations function to create governance procedures for data purchases, storage, harmonization, governance, and access across all Teva U.S. Commercial departments including U.S. Commercial Leadership, Brand Management, Multi-Channel Management, Sales & Sales Operations, Forecasting & Insights, Patient Services, Specialty Pharmacy, Market Access, Generics & Biosimilars, Trade & Supply Chain, IT, and others. This role will lead a small team in the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive data map and data dictionary for all U.S. Commercial data assets to deliver increased visibility and harmonization of data and the identification and resolution of data gaps to provide best in class data driven operations, reporting, analytics, and insights. The role will leverage the expertise of internal SMEs and data owners from across the organization to create a cohesive data plan that harmonizes and enhances Teva’s commercial data assets.

 

This role requires an in-depth understanding of cross-functional commercial pharmaceutical datasets & metrics including their limitations, use cases, and connectivity to commercial functions.  Experience with and functional knowledge of 3rd party data sources is required.  This includes data from IQVIA, Symphony, Specialty Pharmacy, Payer Claims, SAP, HER, EMR, and other publicly available sources.

 

The Director, US Commercial Data Harmonization & Governance will be expected to advise and partner with all levels of leadership across the organization and will therefore require a high degree of skill in the areas of business acumen, change management, written and verbal communications, and cross-functional collaboration in addition to a thorough understanding of the complexities and stakeholders within the US pharmaceutical commercial marketplace. 

 

*This is a hybrid role based out of our Parsippany, NJ office.

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 

• Data Strategy & Roadmap
  • Responsible for developing the overall data strategy to harmonize internal data assets with the acquisition & utilization of third-party data to meet critical business needs.
  • Responsible for leading cross functional efforts of internal subject matter experts to evaluate data options and create a comprehensive data roadmap that addresses critical data gaps and eliminates data redundancies.
  • Identifying standards for where, how and with who each data element or KPI will be shared.
  • Mapping each datasets lifecycle from use case identification to data acquisition to usage to expiration 
• Data Management
  • Working with stakeholders to create & maintain a comprehensive data dictionary for all standard data sets that will define important metrics and associated business rules for specific KPIs; creating one version of the truth
  • Provide access & visibility to the data dictionary across the organization
  • Partner with business and technical IT stakeholders to assess data management capabilities and create a technical roadmap to improve data onboarding, management, access, and visibility.
  • Act as the primary business partner with IT to develop a comprehensive commercial data architecture, integration, and infrastructure to organize Teva’s diverse commercial data assets and improve access & visibility to data
• Data Governance
  • Develop data governance roles, responsibilities, SOPs/policies for data acquisition & usage  
  • Develop standard metrics to track data quality and utilization throughout the data lifecycle
  • Provide appropriate controls for access to financial, patient, or other sensitive and protected information.

Your experience and qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably focused in business, information sciences, or a related analytical field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience required, experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Healthcare industry strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years working in an Operations/Analytical/Data Management Role required.
• Previous people management experience is preferred
• Prior experience working with standard Pharmaceutical data and data sets is required

 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Leadership Behavior:

• Enterprise mindset focused on overall commercial success
• Collaborative and agile philosophy focused on problem solving and innovation 
• Leads in a change-agile and transformative manner  
• Acts in an ethical, responsible, and transparent way
• Fosters communication and alignment with key stakeholders
• Operates with a sense of urgency and is accountable to people and business 
• Supports a caring and high-performing culture    

 

Key Capabilities:

• Possesses strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, processes, timelines, and expectations across stakeholder groups
• Proven track record of successful management of data and operational functions
• Demonstrated ability to process complex information and summarize it in writing and / or verbally to diverse audiences; employs active listening skills 
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate cross-functional teams, without direct supervisory authority.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to new projects rapidly, and effectively drive implementation

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 5-10% travel throughout the US, which may include weekend and overnight and periodic international travel.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Use a computer (including participating in face to face video calls/meetings camera)
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Travel as required, which may include travel by car, train, or plane
• Occasional bending and/or twisting

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.

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