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Astellas

Extensive pharmaceutical industry experience in Drug Safety, Epidemiology, or Clinical Development, including direct global risk management experience (preferred). * Demonstrated strategic thinking ...

Biogen

PO&T Risk Management Lead

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$151K - $208K/yr

Minimum 10+ years work experience with at least 2 years in risk management within Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry. * Strong leadership skills and ability to influence across the matrix. * Excellent ...

Biogen

PO&T Risk Management Lead

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$151K - $208K/yr

Minimum 10+ years work experience with at least 2 years in risk management within Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry. * Strong leadership skills and ability to influence across the matrix. * Excellent ...

Mercyhealth

Risk Program Coordinator

Rockford, IL

$80.72K - $129.15K/yr

Clinical/professional training (RN, Pharmacist, or other). * Minimum five years' clinical experience required. Leadership experience preferred. * Minimum three years' experience in risk management ...

Mercyhealth

Risk Manager

Janesville, WI · On-site

$80.72K - $129.15K/yr

Clinical/professional training (RN, Pharmacist, or other). * Minimum five years' clinical experience required. Leadership experience preferred. * Minimum three years' experience in risk management ...

Linesight

Risk Manager

Huntsville, AL

Have grown your experience over the last 12 years in the High Tech, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Infrastructure or Oil & Gas industries * Have experience of using industry risk management tools such ...

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Enterprise Risk Manager (d/f/m)

Prague, OK

This is more than a job--it's an opportunity to leave your mark on a company that's redefining the pharmaceutical industry. This role reports directly to the Head of Enterprise Risk Management at ...

Linesight

Risk Manager

Huntsville, AL

Have grown your experience over the last 12 years in the High Tech, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Infrastructure or Oil & Gas industries * Have experience of using industry risk management tools such ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical risk management in the United States is $111,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pharmaceutical Risk Management job involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to drug safety, regulatory compliance, and market access. Professionals in this field work to ensure that pharmaceutical products meet safety standards, comply with regulations, and minimize potential risks to patients and businesses. They collaborate with regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, and internal teams to develop risk management plans. This role is critical in safeguarding public health while supporting the successful development and distribution of medications.

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To thrive in Pharmaceutical Risk Management, you typically need expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory guidelines, risk assessment methodologies, and a relevant degree such as pharmacy, medicine, or life sciences. Familiarity with tools like risk management plans (RMP), pharmacovigilance databases, and certifications such as RAPS or RAC are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and minimizing risk throughout the drug development and post-marketing process.

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Professionals in Pharmaceutical Risk Management often face challenges such as keeping up with evolving regulatory landscapes, managing complex safety data, and implementing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. Addressing these challenges typically involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including regulatory affairs, clinical development, and pharmacovigilance—and continuous professional development to stay current with industry changes. The ability to interpret large volumes of data and translate them into actionable recommendations is also crucial. Overcoming these obstacles not only helps ensure the safe and effective use of medications but also reduces potential liabilities for the company.
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Director, Integrated Risk Management Lead

Director, Integrated Risk Management Lead

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Parsippany, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 70 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

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 Risk Management Leader for External Manufacturing at Teva Pharmaceuticals is responsible for establishing and executing a proactive, end-to-end risk management framework across Teva's global CDMO/CMO network supporting generics, complex generics, biosimilars, specialty medicines, and sterile/aseptic operations.
The role ensures the resilience, compliance, and continuity of Teva's external supply by driving structured risk assessment, quantification, mitigation strategies, early-warning detection, and governance processes.
Location
This role can be based in Bulgaria (Sofia), Croatia (Zagreb) or India.
How You'll Spend Your Day
1. Teva External Manufacturing Risk Strategy & Governance
  • Develop the right ExM integrated risk framework which needs to align with existing frameworks in TGO / other functions
  • Implement, and maintain ExM standardized integrated risk management framework
  • Lead risk governance processes and escalation pathways.
  • Ensure full ExM risk map is established, regularly updated and mitigations are carried out by operational units and functions as planned.
  • Measure effectiveness of the framework on an on-going basis through improvement rate of CSL, reduction of crisis situations, and maturity assessments of the organization.

2. Supply Continuity & Operational Risk
  • Identify and quantify risks impacting supply reliability.

3. GMP, Quality & Compliance Risk
  • Partner with Teva Quality to integrate GMP and regulatory risks.

4. Financial, Contractual & Supplier Stability
  • Ensure financial, geopolitical (including healthcare policies evolution), and corporate stability of CMOs are included in the overall risk assessment methodology
  • Ensure financial, contractual and supply risks related to unexpected evolution of demand are also well included in the overall risk assessment methodology

5. Digital Tools, Analytics & Insights
  • Implement digital dashboards, analytics, and predictive tools.
  • Integrate risk data with Teva supply chain/quality systems.

6. Culture, Training & Ways of Working
  • Train Teva ExM teams on risk methodologies.
  • Promote transparency and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Lead cross-operational units collaboration and standardization.

Your Skills and Experience
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related.
  • Certification in risk management desirable.

Experience
  • 10+ years pharmaceutical/biopharma experience.
  • 5+ Experience with risk frameworks in global networks.
  • Experience with external manufacturing networks and associated challenges.
  • Experience with digital risk tools.
  • Consulting experience in risk management highly desirable.

Capabilities & Behaviors
  • Highly organized and structured.
  • Analytical and structured problem-solving.
  • Executive communication and influencing.
  • Collaboration, adaptability, and resilience.
  • Patient-focused decision-making.

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.
Reports To
Senior Director of Business Operations - ExM
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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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