Sr. Director, Global Clinical Operations TA Head, Neuroscience

Role Summary

Sr. Director, Global Clinical Operations TA Head, Neuroscience. Lead the strategic and operational global execution of all clinical trials within the Neuroscience therapeutic area, overseeing a team of approximately 15-20 professionals and driving excellence in clinical trial delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and operational innovation from Ph1 through registration and post-marketing studies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global clinical operations strategy and oversee staff responsible for managing and executing all phases of clinical trials (excluding phase I healthy volunteer) within the Innovative Medicines Neuroscience TA
• Lead global departmental core activity processes and tasks; identify and initiate new processes, methodologies or operational ideas and re-challenge existing ones to improve services, effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure programs have high-quality operational plans and activities aligned with the overall Clinical Operations and Development Teams strategy, including risk identification and escalation
• Lead due diligence activities by providing operational input as appropriate
• Partner with CQA to address quality issues, implement corrective actions including revision of processes and training, and ensure inspection readiness of studies/programs within the TA
• Accountable for reviewing and approving clinical program/study budgets and long-term forecasting for the Neuroscience TA
• Together with Alliance management, establish and foster relationships with external stakeholders (investigators, partners, consultants, service providers, CROs) to ensure vendor responsibilities (performance, quality & compliance, reporting) are met
• Accountable for the performance and results of a large to medium-sized department, including:
  • Direct management, career development, and training of Global Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) and other GCO staff for timely execution of high-quality clinical studies within budget and SOPs; manage hiring and resource planning for the TA
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, problem-solving culture; develop high-performing clinical trial management teams; review and approve outsourcing specifications
  • Oversee management of CROs, vendors, and consultants; collaborate with Procurement on performance and quality metrics
  • Ensure communication of KPIs, achievements, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management
  • Ensure studies meet regulatory requirements and are conducted to GCP/ICH standards globally
  • Champion patient-centric approaches within clinical programs to enhance patient experience, diversity, and engagement
  • Continuously acquire knowledge related to drug development, trials methodology, and clinical operations; integrate industry-leading concepts into GCO

Qualifications

• Required: BA degree (Graduate/MSc preferred) in applicable discipline and 15 years of related experience
• Strong global pharmaceutical management experience; at least 5 years in managing and developing a group of people
• Extensive knowledge of GCPs and ICH guidelines and clinical operations
• Proven experience in vendor and CRO management
• Proven experience in process improvement and design, project management, and budget management
• Proven experience in leading and executing clinical trials in Neuroscience
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trials methodology, drug development, and industry practices

• Preferred: Operational excellence, innovative and strategic thinking, scientific mindset
• Preferred: Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across geographies
• Preferred: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration
• Preferred: Ability to develop and implement business strategies across multiple disciplines and lead change efforts

Job-Specific Competencies

• Proven ability to provide clinical strategic operational expertise to the Neuroscience TA
• Ability to interface professionally with internal and external professionals
• Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and grow direct reports and team members
• Demonstrates operational excellence, innovative thinking, scientific mindset, and strategic thinking
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge in clinical trials methodology

Education

• BA degree required; Graduate/MSc preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel with overnight stays up to 30% as needed
• Location: Hybrid schedule based out of Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA Teva offices