SVP, Global Head of Innovation Business Development, Innovative Medicines

Who We Are:

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients, and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas which include neuroscience, immunology, and immuno-oncology.  We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic, biosimilar, and innovative medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

The Opportunity:

As part of Teva’s “Pivot to Growth” strategy, global business development is a key pillar of the strategic framework for short and long-term growth in the Innovative Medicines business.

Global Business Development encompasses the full spectrum of external opportunities as a critical growth engine with in and out-licensing opportunities, strategic partnership opportunities, M&A for diversification, bolt-on, and/or inorganic growth opportunities, along with monetizing divestiture opportunities with non-core assets and non-core businesses.

With a progressive and creative deal closing mindset as a critical success factor for this executive position, the Senior Vice President, Business Development for Innovative Medicines, reporting to the Executive Vice President, Business Development will oversee all key functions driving and delivering on transactions, collaborations, and partnerships, such as evaluation, due diligence, deal structure and modelling, transaction, and negotiation

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for dealmaking execution and strategy for driving Teva’s growth in innovative medicines on a global scale and scope.  Significant focus on near-term opportunities to enhance our commercial business.
• Identify, evaluate, structure, negotiate and close a diverse range of transactions, including in-licensing, out-licensing, co-development partnerships, joint ventures, funding agreements and M&A / Bolt-On opportunities. 
• Leads as the internal champion to drive alignment and gain endorsement for the proposed transactions, collaborations, and partnerships. Collaborate with cross functional teams, including R&D, legal, finance and commercial, to assess opportunities and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Oversees all internal “deal teams” to drive internal and external processes to bring deals to closure.  Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.  Assess, build, mentor and lead a high-performing team across multiple locations. 
• Rigorously manage KPI’s for evaluation and transaction execution timelines.  Holding themselves and team accountable for progress against milestones. 
• Serve as a key ambassador and spokesperson for Teva’s Innovative business development aims and objectives with innovative global biopharma companies and biotech companies.  Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events and in negotiations with potential partners.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven Track Record in Transactions Demonstrated success in sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and closing complex deals, including BD&L, M&A, strategic partnerships, and financing transactions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.
• Strategic Leadership Enterprise-level experience shaping business development strategy and driving execution in a fast-paced, competitive, and highly matrixed global organization.
• Industry Expertise Deep familiarity with the pharma/biotech ecosystem, preferably gained through a senior leadership role in a global big pharma or large biotech organization.
• Global Collaboration Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across diverse functions and international geographies, fostering alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Agility in Ambiguity Proven ability to operate effectively in environments of uncertainty and change, demonstrating resilience, resourcefulness, and swift decision-making.
• Operational Execution Hands-on experience leading lean teams and delivering results in complex, high-stakes environments through a mix of pragmatism, creativity, and accountability.
• Executive Partnership Trusted advisor and thought partner to senior executives, including EVP-level leaders, contributing strategic input and business development insights at the highest level.
• Industry Presence & Network Recognized industry reputation and an extensive network that enables access to high-value opportunities and key decision-makers.

Attributes:

• Educational Background Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, PhD, JD, or equivalent experience) preferred.

Reports To:

Evan Lippman - Executive Vice President, Business Development US

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