Job Description

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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.

Overview

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients’ lives by identifying, developing and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We are continuing to expand our commercial product portfolio and our research and development pipeline in therapeutic areas that can leverage our unique expertise.

Our therapeutic areas of focus include sleep and hematology/oncology – areas in which we have a deep understanding of the patient journey and a suite of products and product candidates to address critical needs.

We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team. If you’re looking to be a part of a company with an unwavering commitment to improving patients’ lives and being a great place to work, we hope you’ll explore our career openings and get to know Jazz Pharmaceuticals. 

Position Profile

The Director, Clinical Development, will join a rapidly-growing team in the Hematology/Oncology Therapeutic Area. Responsibilities include clinical leadership of global clinical development plans and protocols to support new and existing programs; medical monitoring, scientific oversight, interpretation and dissemination of clinical trial data; support of regulatory interactions; building, maintaining, expanding and managing external relationships, and representing clinical development in cross-functional matrix teams within Jazz

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and medical input for clinical programs, clinical protocols in development, ongoing clinical trials, clinical study reports and regulatory documents
• Collaborate closely with team members in clinical development, operations, biostatistics, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, early development, and other functions to facilitate the execution of quality clinical trials and programs
• Serve as medical monitor on trials for products under development in Hematology/Oncology and make recommendations based on safety findings to team, as needed; collaborate closely with CRO and study investigators on clinical trial eligibility and subject and patient safety issues
• Review, interpret, and approve safety and efficacy data in clinical study reports, regulatory documents and submissions (e.g., IND and NDA)
• Provide strategic input on new product concepts, long-range strategic plans and life-cycle management opportunities
• Engage external experts to obtain scientific input and to integrate current clinical practice and guidelines into global clinical development plans, including relevant industry developments
• Build, maintain, expand and manage external relationships with outside collaborators and clinical investigators both in the US and EU/ROW (e.g. management of cooperative groups) to support the clinical development program
• Serve as clinical resource for issues raised by a range of collaborators, investigators, consultants and corporate/investor contacts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3+ years academic and/or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Demonstrated expertise in Hematology/Oncology global clinical development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of GCP, Drug Safety, MedDRA safety coding and Pharmacovigilance processes
• Values-based leadership evident in personal interactions at all levels of the company
• Proactive and effective work style, with creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel; over short periods of time, travel can be up to 30-40%.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• MD or equivalent is required.
• Board Eligibility/Certification in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology is preferred
• US licensure and/or clinical practice experience is preferred
  
   

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: $240,000.00 - $360,000.00

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: .

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