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Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Hematology (Remote)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals
$248,000.00 - $372,000.00
vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Jul 30, 2025
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: The Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs Molecule Lead (GMAL) will serve as the global medical affairs leader for designated molecules within Jazz Pharmaceuticals' hematology portfolio. This strategic role requires extensive global medical affairs experience and deep clinical expertise in hematology/oncology. As a senior member of the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) organization, the GMAL will report directly to the Therapy Area Head, Oncology. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the annual and long-range Global Medical Plans for each molecule, including integrated evidence generation plans, and for strategic alignment with Franchise and Global Product Team (GPT) objectives. This individual must demonstrate outstanding medical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication skills, partnering closely with global and regional colleagues across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of annual and long-range Global Medical Plans and evidence generation strategies for the assigned molecule Translate insights into robust, cross-functional medical strategies Chair the Medical Functional Matrix Team (FMT) for the molecule, driving coordination and excellence across global medical functions Collaborate with Clinical Scientists, Real-World Evidence leads, and Global Health Outcomes teams to co-develop protocols, synopses, and study execution plans Build impactful scientific platforms and narratives that support the disease area and product strategy Develop and execute the global medical communications strategy, including a comprehensive publication plan Partner with Medical Communications to create core materials (e.g., training decks, study summaries) for global and regional dissemination Engage with Clinical Development to ensure evidence gaps are addressed within study designs and lifecycle planning Collaborate with Commercial to support launch readiness and product lifecycle management Represent Global Medical Affairs as the primary voice in cross-functional teams such as GPT and Clinical Development Team Demonstrate subject matter expertise in relevant therapeutic areas and maintain current scientific and clinical knowledge Assess competitive landscape and contribute strategic insights into haematology disease area evolution Drive external stakeholder engagement, including expert mapping, development planning, and advisory boards Lead external scientific society interactions and identify potential collaborative opportunities Support patient advocacy strategy development in partnership with Global Advocacy teams Shape the Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST) and collaborative research strategy Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong clinical background in haematology/oncology Minimum of 7 years' experience in Medical Affairs, with demonstrated success in a strategic global role Proven ability to develop and execute medical strategies that drive clinical impact and align with business objectives Experience designing and leading Phase IV studies and supporting Real-World Evidence initiatives Expertise across both marketed and pipeline products, with strategic and tactical planning capabilities Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex matrix environments Thorough understanding of regulatory, commercialization, market access, and reimbursement frameworks Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to influence and communicate at senior leadership levels High integrity, collaboration, and leadership presence in fast-paced, growth-focused settings Willingness to travel as required Required/Preferred Education and Licenses: Doctoral degree required; MD (or equivalent) strongly 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: $248,000.00 - $372,000.00 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.