Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Overview
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments.

Our patient‑focused and science‑driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.

Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Brief Description
You will be the Medical Affairs Leader responsible for the lung cancer and Pan‑tumor solid tumor portfolio globally. This position requires a deep understanding of the critical role of Medical Affairs as well as relevant clinical experience in the therapeutic area of solid tumors.

You will be a senior member of Jazz’s Global Medical Affairs (GMA) organisation, reporting directly to the Head of Oncology, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs. You will lead and be accountable for the development of the annual and long‑range Integrated Global Medical Plan, including a detailed integrated evidence generation plan.

You will ensure global strategies and tactics are aligned with the Global Molecule Team’s objectives and can be adapted and executed by the regions where appropriate. Strong Medical leadership and communication skills are essential to effectively partner with both global and regional colleagues across functions.

You will lead the Medical Core Team and be an active member of key cross‑functional matrix teams at Jazz (e.g., Global Molecule Team and Commercial Development Team). You will use your subject matter expertise to support molecule‑related decisions and provide a holistic overview of the GMSA strategy for the molecule. This role requires a highly collaborative leader who excels in global, cross‑functional matrix environments.

Job Responsibilities
Lead and develop the annual and long‑range Global Medical Plan

Lead and develop data generation plans (ISTs & Ph IV) in alignment with Global Molecule Team (GMT) objectives

Oversee the development of the core scientific platform, encompassing clinical attributes and unmet medical needs

Craft communication strategy and high‑level communication plan

Maintain strong scientific knowledge of the competitive landscape and future product entries

Drive medical communications core materials at the product level (e.g., Core Product and Disease Training, Sponsored Study Slide Decks) for regional adaptation

Develop and execute Medical Affairs pre‑approval strategy

Shape the market for Phase III products by developing core and scientific messages

Engage early in molecule development to ensure needs are met in Phase III and Phase IV data generation plans

Serve as a member of the GMT, Development Core Team, and other key matrix teams

Represent the voice of Medical in the GMT and provide a holistic view of Medical Affairs strategy for the molecule

Serve as an expert in the specific molecule area and harness global insights to inform the GMA plan

Develop metrics and KPIs to track success of the communication strategy and plan

Collaborate with the Commercial Development Team to develop plans and materials for successful product launch

Essential Qualifications
MD, PharmD, or PhD required

Clinical experience in Hematology/Oncology

Relevant industry experience in Hematology/Oncology

Previous medical affairs or clinical development experience

High degree of professionalism, integrity, and collaboration

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Experience with post‑marketing Phase IV (highly desired)

Experience with strategic and tactical planning for pipeline and marketed products

Strong leadership, team‑building, negotiation, and execution skills

Ability to travel

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Equal Opportunity Statement
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

For US‑Based Candidates Only
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strives to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.

For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $268,000.00 – $402,000.00

Individual compensation within this range will depend on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent considerations. Internal equity will also influence base pay decisions. This range is reviewed regularly.

At Jazz, base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for:

Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation

Discretionary equity grants under Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including but not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit:
https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html

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