VP, Global Neuroscience Programs & Innovation

Teva Pharmaceuticals; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Reward plans

Flexible schedules

Health support

Community involvement

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior leader to guide global R&D programs from preclinical through regulatory approval and lifecycle management. This role drives enterprise strategy, coordinates cross-functional teams, and interfaces with health authorities, advisory boards, and partners to maximize asset value.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, deep regulatory and commercial understanding, and a track record leading multi-disciplinary teams without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in pharma/biotech R&D with leadership across early and late development.
• Proven track record delivering programs through IND → Ph3 → regulatory approval.
• Experience managing complex external partnerships and joint governance structures.
• Deep scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial understanding across the development spectrum.
• PhD/MD/PharmD preferred; experience with marketed products and neuroscience or immunology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set a bold, enterprise asset vision anticipating future scientific, technological, and market trends.
• Own full program lifecycle from preclinical stages through global approval and beyond.
• Lead the Global Program Team (GPT) through governance interactions and external engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with GPTD and commercial leads; align stakeholders across R&D and regulatory.
• Shape stakeholder expectations with transparent, evidence-based communication across audiences.

Skills

Enterprise Leadership

Strategic Agility

Influence Without Authority

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Execution Excellence

Communication Mastery

High-Performance Team Leadership

Accountability

Urgency-Driven

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD preferred

Job description

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior leader to guide global R&D programs from preclinical through regulatory approval and lifecycle management. This role drives enterprise strategy, coordinates cross-functional teams, and interfaces with health authorities, advisory boards, and partners to maximize asset value.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pharma/biotech R&D, deep regulatory and commercial understanding, and a track record leading multi-disciplinary teams without direct authority.