The opportunity
Director is responsible for the development, execution and management of several clinical programs worldwide across all phases of clinical research. The Director will oversee study teams and will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
The individual is expected to be able to function independently in the daily management of clinical research projects including the preparation/review of related key documents (i.e. protocols, Investigator’s Brochures, clinical study reports, summaries for regulatory submissions).
The Director will provide input to the clinical development plan and will provide leadership for assigned asset strategy, working closely with other functional areas such as commercial, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, CMC, and pre-clinical development in this regard. The Director will be a key contributor to and responsible for the clinical leadership of INDs, NDAs, BLAs, and other global regulatory filings.
The Director will foster relationships with opinion leaders in assigned Oncology areas.
Will be a core member of the Global Project Team
Will have and maintain the expertise necessary for the clinical development of the product
Prepares and manages multiple Clinical Development Plans
Leads or oversees the cross-functional clinical development team
Supports Global Clinical Operations in clinical trial initiation, resource planning, study implementation and successful completion
Makes presentations at the Investigator Meetings and other relevant internal or external venues
Responsible for securing the required human resources to implement the Clinical Development plan
Works with Clinical Supplies Group to ensure clinical drug supply plans and timely procurement with the clinical supplies group
Ensures clinical trials comply with clinical guidance, ICH, GCP, in agreement with the laws of the relevant countries and Teva Standard Operating Procedures
Resolves safety or relevant clinical issues in consultation with Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigliance, VP Clinical Research and the Head of the Global Respiratory Therapeutic Area as needed.
Oversees the preparation of documents for IND/NDA and other regulatory documents
May lead an NDA submission team independently, as needed
Partners cross-functionally with departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Toxicology, CMC/Formulations, Biostatistics, Legal, Marketing, Accounting/Finance, GCO, and GCPR in the execution of Clinical Development Plans
Capable of analyzing and interpreting clinical results and provide a guidance to prepare high quality reports working with Medical Writing
Responsible for authoring protocol synopses and working with Medical Affairs and provides input and direction to the review and finalization of Protocols, Clinical Study Reports and other relevant clinical documents
Author and/or review abstracts, posters and manuscripts, present data at scientific meetings, as needed
Represent Teva at Scientific meetings, advisory boards, KOL boards and meetings with regulatory agencies, as needed
The expectation is for the person hired into this role work in a hybrid environment out of the West Chester, PA office or Parsippany, NJ office
Your experience and qualifications
MD, DO or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. PhD, PharmD, DVM with strong proven track record will be considered
Minimum of 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical industry environment or related area planning/managing clinical trials, with proven ability to manage projects and/or lead project teams effectively. MD/DO without prior industry experience but with relevant knowledge and expertise, in clinical trials will be considered
Experience in the Oncology therapeutic area is strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and varied concurrent tasks, 2-4 years of managerial experience preferred
Strong sense of urgency and understanding of time pressures, ability to thrive and enjoy working independently in a fast-paced, multi tasking environment
Travel:
Approximately 30%, both domestic and International
