Translational and Precision Medicine Disease Area Head - Immuno-oncology (NJ or NY area)

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

We are seeking an innovative Translational and Precision Medicine Disease Area Head to drive the growth of our Immuno-oncology portfolio. This role will shape the strategic direction of Translational and Precision Medicine (TPM) efforts, using cutting-edge research to maximize the success of drug development programs in this key therapeutic area.

As the leader of the TPM team, you will oversee translational science, clinical biomarker development, and precision medicine studies. You will collaborate closely with discovery, preclinical, and clinical development teams to identify and advance new drug candidates efficiently through early and late-stage clinical trials.

This is a rare opportunity to help build and expand Teva’s presence in Immuno-oncology, contributing to the future of cancer treatment through innovative research and leadership.

How you’ll spend your day

• Lead Drug Development Programs: Oversee TPM support for drug asset programs, enhancing success and de-risking development from first-in-human trials through post-approval.
• Develop & Execute Strategy: Be accountable for the development and implementation of the TPM strategy for Immuno-oncology, aligning with Teva’s priorities.
• Lead the TPM Immuno-oncology Disease Area Team: Manage a team of experts in Translational Science, Clinical Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine, ensuring regular reviews and strategic planning.
• Biomarker Research Leadership: Lead initiatives in biomarker development, associating molecular, histologic, and digital biomarkers with drug response and safety.
• Oversee Clinical Studies: Manage the design, execution, and interpretation of early-phase clinical studies, ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
• Innovate Endpoints & Stratification: Oversee identification of novel clinical endpoints and patient stratification strategies to accelerate safety and efficacy demonstrations.
• Collaborative Innovation: Partner with preclinical and clinical teams to expedite new drug candidates into late-stage development.
• Regulatory Engagement: Lead regulatory submissions and interact with regulatory authorities, ensuring smooth approval processes.
• Drive Scientific Insights: Oversee generation and application of clinical and scientific insights to optimize drug targeting, patient selection, and combination therapies.
• External Leadership: Build collaborative relationships with academic institutions, patient groups, and commercial partners, and present research at international conferences.

Your experience and qualifications

• Education: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited medical school, with specialized training in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related fields.
• Experience: 7-10 years in early clinical research and drug development, with strong expertise in translational and precision medicine, biomarker sciences, and oncology.
• Leadership: 2+ years of managerial experience, with a proven track record in project and team management in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of clinical development (including study design and management), and experience adhering to ICH, GCP, and GLP guidelines.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with regulatory interactions and submissions.
• Clinical Certification: Board eligibility or certification in oncology is preferred.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Leadership & Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently, with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving & Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, capable of making effective progress on complex projects while knowing when to seek input from colleagues and senior management.

Role location

This role can be based in a commutable distance to our Parsipanny office, within New Jersey or New York area.
Travel Requirements: Approximately 10-20% travel for scientific meetings, key opinion leader engagements, and strategic collaborations.

Reports To

Vice President Translational & Precision Medicine

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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