Medical Excellence Director

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.

The Medical Excellence Director's key responsibilities would be to :

Lead the development and execution of the respective therapeutic area (neuroscience) field Medical strategy and tactics

Lead, support and coach a high-performing fully integrated field Medical team in respective therapeutic area (neuroscience) focusing on performance management, professional development and succession planning

Ensure effective delivery of a compelling scientific narrative and insights-probing engagement strategy within respective therapeutic area (neuroscience) to successfully uncover barriers, build advocacy and enable practice change

Partner cross-functionally to develop and deliver institutional engagement plans within respective therapeutic area (neuroscience) to improve integration of transformative therapies in clinical practice

Translate field medical insights within respective therapeutic area (neuroscience) into actionable national strategies and tactics

Partner with Country Medical Head to build best-in-class Medical Affairs capabilities across affiliate medical team (neuroscience & oncology) to effectively deliver medical strategy with accountability for meaningful impact and outcome measures to accelerate access and transform care

Develop an innovative and impactful Medical Education strategy across prioritized Core Brands (Epidiolex) and New Products (oncology) and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strategy to expand scientific knowledge and deepen HCP understanding of therapeutic options for optimal patient management

Co-lead the omnichannel engagement strategy with cross-functional partners to embed digital engagement solutions within field Medical Affairs

Manage the field Medical Affairs budget

Education and Experience :

Doctorate or Medical degree is preferred (PhD, MD)

Substantial relevant experience & knowledge of the biotech / pharma industry

Preferred therapeutic area background and experience in neuroscience and / or oncology

Proven track record in medical affairs leadership, management & coaching

Ability to build strong relationships with external experts and other relevant stakeholders

Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and translate strategies into actionable medical tactics with excellence in execution

Ability to develop and deliver timely dashboards to communicate progress toward goals and deliverables

Ability to travel (25-40%) to coach field Medical in engaging externally with HCPs / stakeholders

Good understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and reimbursement / payer environment

Agile, innovative and solution-oriented mindset with high sense of urgency to adapt, manage ambiguity, organize, prioritize and work effectively as a unified cross-functional team to overcome challenges

Fluency in both French and English languages

This position would be best suited to candidates located in Quebec or Ontario, given the field-based time commitments involved.

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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 CANADA BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. and Celator Pharmaceuticals Corp. are 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 : $176,000.00 - $264,000.00

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 pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz / Celator, 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, Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, RRSP, and paid vacation.