Sr Dir IT Business Application
Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054
We Are Teva
Our Team, Your Impact
The Clinical Operations IT Lead is a strategic and technical leader responsible for driving the digital ecosystem that powers clinical trials research activity. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the IT management for the Global Program Leadership team who provide oversight for the Teva Research & Development Drug Portfolio.
This role oversees technology strategy, and emerging AI capabilities to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and efficient study execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of business insight, technology fluency, and value‑driven execution. They leverage deep knowledge of clinical operations to shape technology enhancements that improve execution. They maintain a clear view of the vendor and technology landscape, ensuring the organization selects and implements platforms that align with strategic goals. Most importantly, they drive measurable value across the research technology ecosystem—optimizing systems, improving data quality, and ensuring that technology investments deliver meaningful impact for clinical teams and study outcomes. This leader directs a high‑performing team accountable for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the clinical operations and global program leadership technology ecosystems.
The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance to Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA
How You’ll Spend Your Day
Strategic Business Partner
Works in tight coordination with business teams to align on priorities and develop multi‑year capability roadmaps that drive operational excellence to improve scientific outcomes.
Clinical Systems Stewardship
Owns the governance of clinical operations and program leadership technologies, Translates business needs into technical solutions and system enhancements.
Data & AI Strategy
Promotes AI/ML solutions such as Predictive modeling, including for Automated data processing and quality checks
Compliance, Security & Governance
Ensures the clinical operations systems comply with regulatory and institutional requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GCP, HIPAA, GDPR
Strategic Planning & Vendor Management
Develops the long‑term roadmap and oversees budgets, timelines, and performance metrics for technology initiatives.
Your Skills and Experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education: Bachelor's degree required (Masters/MBA preferred)
Experience:
15+ years of experience in clinical research IT/informatics or clinical data management (pharma experience preferred).
Expertise in core clinical operations systems and data platforms. (e.g., CTMS, EDC, eTMF, RTSM)
Robust understanding of system validation principles, data integrity, and regulated system expectations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex programs; strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strategic, innovative mindset to modernize research operations and program leadership using technology, data capabilities, and AI/ML—anticipating trends to improve trial efficiency and data quality.
Strong business insight to translate workflow needs into technical solutions; evaluate the technology ecosystem, manage vendors/platform selection, and deliver measurable value through performance and workflow optimization.
Salary Range
The annual starting salary for this position is between $190,080 – $237,600 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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