Medical Excellence Director

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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 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.

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