Sr. Director, Global Clinical Operations TA Head, Neuroscience

Who we are

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director, GCO Therapeutic Area Head to lead the strategic and operational global execution of all clinical trials within the Neuroscience TA.  This leadership role oversees a team of approximately 15-20 professionals and is accountable for driving excellence in clinical trial delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and operational innovation to support the advancement of our Neuroscience pipeline from Ph1 through registration and post-marketing studies.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in clinical operations, a passion for innovation, and a collaborative mindset to enable successful advancement of our innovative pipeline. This individual will also play a key role on the GCO Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives and long-term strategic planning.

Travel Requirements:  Ability to travel with overnight stays, as necessary, up to 30%

This role requires a hybrid work schedule based out of either our Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA Teva office

How you’ll spend your day

• Define and execute the global clinical operations strategy and oversee the staff responsible for managing and executing all phases of clinical trials (excluding phase I healthy volunteer) within the Innovative Medicines Neuroscience TA
• Lead global departmental core activity processes and tasks.  Identify and initiate the development of new processes, methodologies or operational ideas and re-challenge existing ones to improve the services provided, effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure programs high quality operational plans and activities with the overall Clinical Operations and Development Teams strategy while maintaining effective communication, including identification of risks and points of escalation
• Lead due diligence activities by providing operational input as appropriate 
• Partner with CQA to address quality issues, implementing corrective action including revision of processes and training within the indication or program. Ensure Inspection readiness of studies/programs within the TA
• Accountable for reviewing and approving clinical program/study budgets and  long-term forecasting for the Neuroscience TA
  
  • Together with Alliance management, establish and foster relationships and professional contact with external stakeholders including investigators, partners, consultants, service providers, and CROs, ensuring that vendor responsibilities such as performance, quality & compliance, and reporting are met
• Accountable for the performance and results of a large to medium-sized discipline or department, including:
  • Direct management, career development, and training of Global Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) and other GCO staff responsible for the timely execution of high-quality clinical studies within budget and according to SOPs.  Manages the hiring and resource planning process for the TA.
  • Fosters a collaborative, innovative, problem-solving culture and mindset and develops high-performing clinical trial management teams Review and approve clinical outsourcing specifications
  • Oversee management of the CROs, vendors, and consultants, working closely with Procurement for performance and quality metrics
  • Ensure the appropriate information is communicated to senior management, including but not limited to KPIs, achievements, risks, and mitigation plans
  • Ensures that all studies meet regulatory requirements and are conducted to GCP/ICH standards globally
  • Champion patient-centric approaches within clinical programs, ensuring operational strategies align with enhancing patient experience, diversity, and engagement.
  • Continuously acquires knowledge related to drug development programs, clinical trials methodology and clinical operations and integrates industry leading concepts into GCO

Your experience and qualifications

Required:

• BA degree (preferred Graduate/MSc degree) in applicable discipline and 15 years of related experience 
• Strong management and supervisory experience in a global pharmaceutical company.  Experience in managing and developing a group of people for at least 5 years.
• Extensive knowledge of GCPs and ICH guidelines and clinical operations  
• Proven experience in vendor and CRO management
• Proven experience in process improvement and design, as well as project management and budget expertise
• Proven experience in leading and executing clinical trials in Neuroscience
• Extensive knowledge in clinical trials methodology, drug development, and overall industry knowledge

Preferred: 

• Ability to demonstrate operational excellence, innovative & strategic thinking, and scientific mindset
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across geographies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Ability to develop and implement business strategies across multiple disciplines and proven success in leading change efforts

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Proven ability to provide clinical strategic operational expertise to the Neuroscience TA
• Ability to interface professionally with a wide spectrum of internal and external professionals  
• Ability to work on multiple projects with aggressive timelines 
• Ability to motivate, inspire and grow direct reports and team members  
• Ability to demonstrate operational excellence, innovative thinking, scientific mindset and strategic thinking 
• Strong presentation and communication skills 
• Extensive knowledge in clinical trials methodology  

Compensation Data

The annual starting salary for this position is between $258,480-$339,255 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. 

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, and  holiday. 
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 
• Additional benefits include, but are 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.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Reports To: SVP, Global Clinical Operations

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