Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Generics

Teva PharmaceuticalsZagreb, ZagrebOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 9 hours ago

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About this role

## 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

A strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced medical professional to shape the medical agenda of a global generics portfolio, partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and markets.

You will define medical strategy for the Generics portfolio, provide scientific leadership and guide cross-functional decisions, to the highest ethical standards.

The role offers a dynamic, international environment with senior visibility and a tangible impact on patient access to affordable medicines across markets.

## How You’ll Spend Your Day

- Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership for the Generics portfolio, owning medical review and approval of materials per global and local requirements.
- Define and drive medical strategy for Generics therapeutic areas, partnering with global and local Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Market Access and Commercial leadership.
- Turn evidence, guidelines and trends into medical insights that shape portfolio decisions.
- Build strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals, societies and key external experts.
- Lead medical training for cross-functional teams on Generics therapeutic areas and products.
- Oversee medical projects, congresses, advisory boards and scientific engagement for Generics.
- Ensure all medical activities comply with regulatory, ethical, global and local requirements.
- Share knowledge across the global network, mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement.

## Your Skills and Experience

- Advanced medical and scientific expertise and the ability to critically evaluate clinical data.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in Croatian and English.
- Ability to communicate complex medical information clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and influencing skills in a global, cross-functional environment.
- Strategic, structured and proactive, with strong prioritization and decision-making.
- Uncompromising integrity and commitment to regulatory, ethical and internal compliance.
- Strong digital and AI literacy (responsible use of AI tools) and proficiency in MS Office.

## Also Good to Have

- Senior pharmaceutical experience, ideally in Medical Affairs, Brand Management, MSL, Regulatory or Pharmacovigilance. Knowledge of the generics business, local regulatory landscape and HCP engagement rules.
- Experience in medical strategy, material review, training development and working with external experts and global or regional teams.
- Well-developed presentation, communication and digital skills.

## 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
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