Associate Director, Data Science
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Location:
Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 65443
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
Directly supporting the Teva's Data Science & Commercial Analytics, the Associate Director, Data Science will be responsible for developing AI/ML models to support US Commercial across all business units: including Innovative Medicines, Generics, Finance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources etc.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with US Commercial business leaders to advance data-driven decision-making by leveraging internal and external datasets, building AI/ML models, and delivering actionable insights. The role is critical to leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced solutions to drive strategic growth, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
How you'll spend your day
The ideal candidate will closely work with the unit leaders and business partners to deliver analytical solutions that enable informed decision-making.
Lead a team of 2-4 data scientists
Drive business value through data science and advanced analytics initiatives
Design and manage complex analytical projects, breaking down complex business problems into multiple independent and sequential phases of analysis
Evaluate internal and external datasets to assess their strengths and limitations
Determine optimal analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms, and develop best-in-class solutions
Extract actionable insights from data and present findings to key internal stakeholders and senior management
Deploy ML models in production and integrate them into core business processes
Monitor model performance and implement necessary refinements
Your experience and qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Master's Degree in a highly technical/quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics)
Minimum of 5 years of practical experience developing and deploying AI/ML and LLM solutions within cloud environments such as Azure
At least 2 years of people management experience
Advanced proficiency in Python/SQL for data manipulation, analysis and modeling
Demonstrated data curiosity, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in bringing structure to ambiguous problems and deriving insights from multiple data and information sources
Effective communication skills to translate complex concepts and analyses for both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong project management skills
Superior written and verbal communication abilities
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical landscape, including both branded and generic products, and associated commercial analytical requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
Capacity to adapt quickly to evolving priorities and develop innovative solutions in a dynamic, multi-tasking setting
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Biostatistics
Relevant experience within the pharmaceutical commercial business
This role is based on-site in the Parsippany, NJ office 3 days a week.
Compensation Data
The annual starting salary for this position is between $150,000 - 197,000 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 holidays.
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.?
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.??
Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals
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 disabilityassistance@tevapharm.com 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.??
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Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, 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.
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