Director, Search and Evaluation

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 173,440 - 216,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Director of Search & Evaluation to identify and advance external innovation opportunities aligned with Neuroscience and Immunology & Inflammation. You will drive proactive scouting, build networks across biotech and academia, and collaborate with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and finance teams to inform investment decisions.

The role demands a strong scientific background, leadership, and the ability to translate complex data

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or Pharm.D. in Life Sciences; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive scouting for early- and advanced assets.
• Build external networks across biotech, academia, and innovation ecosystems.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (R&D, clinical, regulatory, and finance) to evaluate opportunities.
• Assess scientific data, including preclinical and clinical datasets, to evaluate asset quality.
• Support diligence including mechanisms of action and development feasibility.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Biotech/pharma domain knowledge

Education

Ph.D./M.D./Pharm.D. Life Sciences

MBA (plus)

Tools

Competitive intelligence tools

Deal databases

Literature platforms

Job description

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world‑class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high‑quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high‑performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

Reporting to the Vice President of Search and Evaluation, the Director will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and advancing external innovation opportunities aligned with Teva’s strategic priorities. This individual will contribute to the sourcing and advancement of external opportunities including assets and technology platforms relevant to Teva’s priority therapeutic areas for Innovative Medicine that includes Neuroscience and Immunology & Inflammation (I&I). The Director will work cross‑functionally to support evaluation and decision‑making processes, contributing insights and analyses that inform investment and partnering decisions. This role is ideal for a scientifically strong and collaborative professional with growing experience in external innovation and business development.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Conduct proactive scouting to identify early‑stage and advanced assets, platforms, and technologies from biotech companies, academic institutions, and other innovation sources aligned with Teva’s R&D strategy.
• Build and develop an external network across biotech, academic, and innovation ecosystems to stay informed on emerging science and market trends.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (R&D, clinical, commercial, regulatory, and finance) to support structured evaluation of external opportunities.
• Contribute to the assessment of scientific data, including preclinical and clinical datasets, to evaluate asset quality and potential.
• Support diverse aspects of scientific diligence including analysis of mechanisms of action/disease relevance, development feasibility, differentiation, etc.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven summaries and presentations for internal stakeholders to support investment and partnering decisions.
• Contribute to business case development, working in partnership with the Transaction counterparts.
• Support the development and refinement of Search & Evaluation processes, tools, and best practices to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Represent Teva at selected industry conferences and maintain awareness of external innovation trends.
• Collaborate effectively within the Search & Evaluation team and contribute to a high‑performing, team‑oriented culture.

Your Skills and Experience

• Ph.D., M.D., or Pharm.D. in Life Sciences (preferably with academic training in Neuroscience or Immunology); advanced business training (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
• ~8–12 years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma, including roles in Search & Evaluation, Business Development, or related scientific/strategic positions.
• Strong scientific foundation with the ability to interpret data across discovery, translational, and clinical stages.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and contribute to matrixed teams. Demonstrated project management/leadership skills to lead and manage cross‑functional teams in evaluating external opportunities and producing high‑quality assessments.
• Passion to drive projects to deliver timely results and follow through on internal and external commitments.
• Familiarity with multiple therapeutic modalities, especially relevant to Teva’s therapeutic areas of interest.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights, effectively convey business strategies and capabilities internally and externally, and foster cross‑functional consensus‑building.
• Experience using competitive intelligence tools, deal databases, and literature platforms.

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $173,440 – 216,800 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.

How We’ll Take Care Of You

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and an annual 3.75% defined contribution.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Lifestyle 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.
• Restricted stock units and discretionary awards may also be part of total compensation, depending on the position offered.

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