Vice President, Global Head of Alliance & Integration Management

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

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished leader to join our executive team as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Alliance Management. This highly visible role is instrumental in driving our external growth agenda and ensuring operational excellence across our strategic alliances.This role will be responsible for overseeing all internal functions that enable effective engagement with external partners. This includes leading governance frameworks, such as joint steering committees, and ensuring cross-functional coordination to support decision-making and execution. 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

• Serve as the lead alliance manager for high-value, complex partnerships, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain joint governance structures, including Joint Steering Committees and Joint Operating Committees.
• Facilitate strategic and operational decision-making with partners, ensuring timely resolution of issues and alignment on shared goals.
• Define and track partnership performance metrics and KPIs to ensure value realization and continuous improvement.
• Lead regular business reviews with partners and internal stakeholders to assess progress, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Interpret and operationalize key contractual terms, ensuring business owners understand and adhere to obligations and entitlements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to alliance execution, including compliance, IP, and commercial risks.
• Lead post-deal integration planning and execution for in-licensing, M&A, and strategic collaborations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless onboarding and execution of partnership deliverables.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on alliance health, strategic risks, and opportunities for value enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and support for partnership goals.
• Drive the development and implementation of alliance management frameworks, tools, and templates to standardize and scale best practices.
• Benchmark against industry standards and incorporate learnings from external networks and peer companies.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is preferred. 
• 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with a focus on business development, alliance management, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and integrations across global organizations.
• Strong understanding of licensing, M&A, and strategic collaboration frameworks.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Experience with both innovative and generic product portfolios.
• Familiarity with regulatory, legal, and compliance considerations in global partnerships.
• The targeted geographic location for this role is the Eastern corridor in the US, ideally in Boston or New Jersey for the ease of access to Teva’s physical offices.

Team Leadership & Function Building:

• Build and lead a best-in-class Alliance Management function that supports the company’s strategic growth through effective partnership execution and integration.
• Define and implement the vision, structure, and operating model for the Alliance Management team, ensuring alignment with global business development goals.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of alliance managers and integration leads, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Reports To

Evan Lippman, EVP Business Development

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