Director of Learning and Development (EMD ​/ Sleep

Director Of Learning And Development (EMD / Sleep)

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. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience.

The Director of Learning and Development (EMD / Sleep), leads the Epilepsy/Movement Disorders (EMD) and Sleep L&D team and is responsible for the strategy, performance and execution of the EMD and Sleep learning and development programs. This role reports to the Senior Director of Learning & Development and is accountable for leading and developing a high-performing team consisting of an Associate Director/Senior Training Manager leveled team who cover Medical Affairs, Sales and Market Access training for Sales, Market Access and Medical Affairs colleagues in Sleep and EMD.

This role will be responsible for setting clear priorities and ensuring the L&D team consistently delivers value to the EMD and Sleep cross functional teams through strong partnership and execution. This role owns the EMD / Sleep learning strategy and outcomes, translating business needs into prioritized training and ensuring delivery of high-quality learning programs that improve performance of the field (sales, medical and market access employees).

At Jazz, we believe that effective people leadership is essential to our success. Our people managers play a vital role in creating an environment where teams thrive and individuals reach their full potential. Jazz invests in people managers to equip them to drive performance, grow individuals, and create belonging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Direction
• Collaboration

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Skills
• Business Skills

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, technology, or related field.

10+ years of experience in learning and development, capability building, or commercial excellence within a pharmaceutical organization.

6-8 years of experience leading people, including managing and developing high-performing teams and driving accountability across functions.

Demonstrated experience leading teams that include Senior Managers, Associate Directors, or equivalent roles, with accountability for team performance, development, and outcomes.

Preferred /

Additional Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MBA or relevant graduate degree) preferred.

Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries preferred.

Experience working in rare disease or specialty brands, with strong understanding of unique stakeholder dynamics.

Experience with Sleep and/or Epilepsy space

Working Requirements:

30 to 40% travel will be required.

Jazz Expected Behaviors:

Demonstrates ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes and driving work forward with urgency, clarity, and a focus on impact.

Leads with curiosity and a Growth Mindset, actively exploring user needs, emerging technologies, and new ways of working to elevate capability and innovation.

Embraces change as a learning opportunity, adapting quickly, modeling resilience, and helping others navigate dynamic environments.

Acts with a One Jazz mindset, prioritizing enterprise value, breaking down silos, and building strong, trust-based partnerships across teams.

Delivers high performance results, setting ambitious goals, challenging assumptions, and consistently driving measurable business impact.

Models inclusive, collaborative leadership, creating space for diverse perspectives and empowering others to contribute their best work.

Invest in continuous learning, developing personal skills while coaching and elevating the capabilities of colleagues and cross functional partners.

Navigates ambiguity with confidence, using sound judgment, data, and user insights to make informed decisions even when information is incomplete.

Communicates with clarity and…