Sr Dir IT Business Application

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

The Clinical Operations IT Lead is a strategic and technical leader responsible for driving the digital ecosystem that powers clinical trials research activity. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the IT management for the Global Program Leadership team who provide oversight for the Teva Research & Development Drug Portfolio.​

This role oversees technology strategy, and emerging AI capabilities to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and efficient study execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of business insight, technology fluency, and value‑driven execution. They leverage deep knowledge of clinical operations to shape technology enhancements that improve execution. They maintain a clear view of the vendor and technology landscape, ensuring the organization selects and implements platforms that align with strategic goals. Most importantly, they drive measurable value across the research technology ecosystem—optimizing systems, improving data quality, and ensuring that technology investments deliver meaningful impact for clinical teams and study outcomes. This leader directs a high‑performing team accountable for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the clinical operations and global program leadership technology ecosystems.​

The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance to Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Strategic Business Partner​

Works in tight coordination with business teams to align on priorities and develop multi‑year capability roadmaps that drive operational excellence to improve scientific outcomes.​

Clinical Systems Stewardship​

Owns the governance of clinical operations and program leadership technologies, Translates business needs into technical solutions and system enhancements.​

Data & AI Strategy​

Promotes AI/ML solutions such as Predictive modeling, including for Automated data processing and quality checks​

Compliance, Security & Governance​

Ensures the clinical operations systems comply with regulatory and institutional requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GCP, HIPAA, GDPR​

Strategic Planning & Vendor Management​

Develops the long‑term roadmap and oversees budgets, timelines, and performance metrics for technology initiatives.

Your Skills and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education: Bachelor's degree required (Masters/MBA preferred)

Experience:

15+ years of experience in clinical research IT/informatics or clinical data management (pharma experience preferred).​

Expertise in core clinical operations systems and data platforms. (e.g., CTMS, EDC, eTMF, RTSM)​

Robust understanding of system validation principles, data integrity, and regulated system expectations.​

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex programs; strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.​

Strategic, innovative mindset to modernize research operations and program leadership using technology, data capabilities, and AI/ML—anticipating trends to improve trial efficiency and data quality.​

Strong business insight to translate workflow needs into technical solutions; evaluate the technology ecosystem, manage vendors/platform selection, and deliver measurable value through performance and workflow optimization.

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $190,080 – $237,600 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

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.  When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. 

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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.   

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