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We touch the lives of over 200 million patients every day, and billions every year. After all, everyone needs healthcare or medication at some point. Yet until today, you may not have heard of us.

We're Teva, a global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare to patients around the world.

We would like to invite applications for the role Senior Director, Research & Development (R&D) Site Lead at our Waterford Site. This is a fully on-site role. 

The Senior Director, Research & Development (R&D) Site Lead will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing the R&D business and technical strategy for the Waterford R&D site. They will lead the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) organization, encompassing Analytical Chemistry and Formulations, while working cross functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development and Portfolio Management. This position will be accountable for ensuring the on-time delivery of R&D activities in support of portfolio development for the Global Respiratory Ophthalmic (GRO) business unit and will be the single point of accountability for delivery of all R&D components of the Generics development portfolio.

The role will provide strategic oversight of decision-making, leadership, planning and prioritization of (generic) product development for GRO, including agility in effective and efficient use of resources and organizational structure, to meet business goals. It will further be responsible for building talent and capabilities across the function to ensure the current and future health of the organization, collaborating cross-functionally, and delivering a high level of performance. This role will also hold a seat on the Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland Site Leadership Team (SLT), representing R&D within the wider generics manufacturing and operations site in Waterford.

A Day in the Life of our Senior Director, R&D Site Lead:

Strategic Leadership:

• Own and lead the strategic GRO R&D development and innovation efforts at the Waterford R&D site, translating strategy into a shared vision and action.
• Drive the formulation design and development of new products and the improvement of existing products, to fill portfolio gaps and meet market needs.
• Lead the portfolio valuation process and prioritisation analyses, providing strategic recommendations to optimize portfolio investments. 
• Operate as a key member of the Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland site leadership team, to consider the needs of the wider business and promoting collaboration including generics manufacturing and operations facilities.

People Leadership:

• Lead with humility, while developing a cross-functional team, by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive a culture of learning and development across the site, ensuring team members are coached and supported in their professional growth, developing succession pipelines and capability building for the future needs of the business.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate and partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure alignment of portfolio strategic decisions (e.g., costs, revenues, risk, timing).
• Identify new opportunities in global markets in collaboration with the portfolio and commercial management team.
• Represent R&D in product development, pre-submission, and mid-review-cycle meetings with relevant regulatory authorities. 
• Work with sales, legal, and operations teams to bring new products from development to commercialisation. 
• Forge close partnerships with other members of the Site Leadership Team and key stakeholders, ensuring best practices are incorporated into the business unit.

Financial and Strategic Planning:

• Responsible for all aspects of the budget, including capital and expense planning, managing monthly forecasts, and implementing cost reductions as necessary.
• Budget, plan, and direct product development activities for both current and new products.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and execute the long-term strategic business plan.

Data and Analysis:

• Contribute to competitive portfolio analysis and the creation of differentiated portfolio strategies.
• Respond to regular and ad-hoc portfolio data and reporting requests from stakeholders, ensuring thorough analysis and timely recommendations to inform effective business decisions.
  

Who we are looking for

Are you?

• PhD holder – within the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences is preferred but a relevant scientific qualification is essential
• Experienced in leading within the Global Pharmaceutical industry for a minimum of 15 years 
• Skilled in the strategic leadership of a global function responsible for optimising portfolio offering and delivery
• Leading high-performing, cross functional teams, demonstrating effective solution focused stakeholder engagement across a global network
• Highly experienced with US FDA and other pharmaceutical development regulatory authorities

Do you have? 

• A demonstrated capability in translating a corporate mission into specific objectives, breaking down organizational barriers and boundaries through collaboration, while building strong relationships based on trust with all levels of employees
• The ability to proactively influence outcomes, by empowering others, utilizing effective coaching and communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills, as evidenced by a track record of hiring, retaining, developing and motivating top-tier scientific talent
• A proven track record of driving accountability and fostering problem-solving within the team, without compromising ethics
• The desire to become a strategic partner with business leaders; contributing not only by identifying strategic opportunities for R&D, but also demonstrating an ability to think beyond the status quo and conceptualize innovative and visionary approaches to broad business challenges

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Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. By valuing difference, we can be a better employer for our colleagues, and provide a better service for our customers and patients. That’s why we’re constantly looking for ways in which we can learn from each other, embrace what makes us unique and contribute to a fairer society free from discrimination and prejudice.

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