SVP, Global Head of Innovation Business Development, Innovative Medicines

Date:  Jul 3, 2025
Location: 

Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 70250

Company:  Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id:  62710

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 ambitious “Pivot to Growth” strategy, we are investing in a bold vision for the future of Innovative Medicines — and Global Business Development is at the heart of this transformation.

 

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and creative leader to take on the role of Senior Vice President, Global Head of Innovative Business Development. This executive will report directly to the EVP, Business Development and will play a mission-critical role in identifying, shaping, and executing growth-driving transactions on a global scale.

 

You will have direct responsibility for the Alliance Management function, manage a portfolio of high-impact partnerships, and play a key role in the seamless integration of external growth initiatives, including in- and out-licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for long and near-term dealmaking strategy for driving Teva’s growth in innovative medicines on a global scale and scope.
  • Serves as a key ambassador and spokesperson for Teva’s business development aims and objectives with innovative global biopharma companies and biotech companies.
  • Leads as the internal champion to drive alignment and gain endorsement for the proposed transactions, collaborations, and partnerships.
  • Oversees all internal “deal teams” to drive internal and external processes to bring deals to closure.

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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