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Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead

Jazz Pharmaceuticals
$268,000.00 - $402,000.00
vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
3000 El Camino Real (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2026
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site. 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 of our Pan-tumor solid tumor portfolio, globally. As such, the position will require 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. As such, you must embody strong Medical leadership with communication skills, to effectively partner with both global and regional colleagues and counterparts 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. Therefore, you must be highly collaborative and able to excel in global, cross-functional matrix team settings. 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 the Global Molecule Team (GMT) objectives Oversee the development of the core scientific platform, which should encompass clinical attributes and role in addressing unmet medical needs Craft communication strategy and high-level communication plan Maintain strong scientific knowledge of current 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) to be disseminated and adapted by the regions Responsible for developing and executing Medical Affairs pre-approval strategy Shape market for Phase III products by developing both core and scientific messages Engage early in molecule development to ensure needs are met in Phase III and Phase IV data generation plans Member of the GMT, Development Core Team, and other key matrix teams Represent voice of Medical in the GMT and provide a holistic view of Medical Affairs strategy for molecule Considered an expert in specific molecule area and can harness global insights to develop a holistic perspective for the GMA plan Develop metrics and KPIs to track success of the communication strategy and plan Work with Commercial Development Team to develop plans and materials to ensure a 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 product Must have strong leadership, team building, negotiation and ability to execute Ability to travel #LI-SM1 #LI-remote Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and 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 we strive 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 paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with 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, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.