Date: 10 hours ago
City: Parsippany, New Jersey
Contract type: Full time

Who We Are
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.
The opportunity
The Director, Launch Excellence will report to the Sr Director Commercial Excellence to strengthen and build launch skills within Teva by creating and leading development initiatives and strategic execution. This role will champion a culture of launch excellence across the organization, building productive cross-function connections (eg, Global, Marketing, Medical Affairs, etc.,) to enhance organizational launch capabilities and business solutions The Director, Launch Excellence will lead cross-functional launch teams > 2 years prior to product launch and launch readiness teams < 2 years to launch to develop optimal launch strategies and resource planning. The ideal candidate should have broad commercial experience, including launching products in the US, and be motivated to drive the impact at the Teva enterprise level.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.
Your Experience And Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education/Certification/Experience
Approximately 20% domestic travel throughout the US.
Occasional
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.
Visual Acuity
Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
Compensation Data
The annual starting salary for this position is between $175,600 – 230,475,000 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
Already Working @TEVA?
If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site
The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected] with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.
The opportunity
The Director, Launch Excellence will report to the Sr Director Commercial Excellence to strengthen and build launch skills within Teva by creating and leading development initiatives and strategic execution. This role will champion a culture of launch excellence across the organization, building productive cross-function connections (eg, Global, Marketing, Medical Affairs, etc.,) to enhance organizational launch capabilities and business solutions The Director, Launch Excellence will lead cross-functional launch teams > 2 years prior to product launch and launch readiness teams < 2 years to launch to develop optimal launch strategies and resource planning. The ideal candidate should have broad commercial experience, including launching products in the US, and be motivated to drive the impact at the Teva enterprise level.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.
- Launch Readiness: Develop, optimize, and implement comprehensive launch readiness strategies and plans for our innovative products ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Identify and implement best practices for launch excellence and commercial agility
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, regulatory, and medical affairs, to ensure a coordinated approach to product launches.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, to gather insights and support for launch initiatives.
- Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure launch success and develop reports to communicate progress to senior leadership.
- Budget Management: Create and oversee launch budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with product launches and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement through post-launch evaluations and learnings to enhance future launch strategies.
- Improving Operational Efficiency: champions the needs of launch teams with stakeholders to address key barriers to execution and improve ways of working.
- Lead special projects as assigned by Senior Director Commercial Excellence that bring value and considerably impact the business and operations
- Rigorous strategic agility, demonstrated by an ability to understand complex business obstacles/opportunities and use sound judgment to set objectives and direction to drive results.
- Effective interpersonal and presentation (written and verbal) skills that can translate through leaders and the ability to effectively engage senior leadership.
Your Experience And Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education/Certification/Experience
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in U.S. launch management.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience leading complex U.S. product launches
- Leadership Skills: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics, including marketing, supply chain, regulatory requirements, market access, etc…
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences to drive organizational alignment.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Innovation Orientation: Demonstrated ability to drive innovative thinking and implement best practices in product launch strategies.
Approximately 20% domestic travel throughout the US.
Occasional
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.
Visual Acuity
Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
Compensation Data
The annual starting salary for this position is between $175,600 – 230,475,000 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.
Already Working @TEVA?
If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site
The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected] with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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