Senior Director, Medical Director, Lung Cancer and Early Pipeline

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, with a diverse portfolio spanning sleep disorders, epilepsy, and oncology. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Jazz operates research, development, and manufacturing facilities worldwide. The Senior Director, Medical Director, Lung Cancer and Early Pipeline serves as the Medical Affairs lead for the lung cancer disease area and post proof-of-concept pipeline products globally, reporting to the Executive Director, Solid Tumor Lead. This strategic role partners with U.S. cross-functional teams to create and execute the U.S. Medical Affairs strategy, including the integrated evidence generation plan, and acts as a critical interface between Medical Affairs, global R&D, early/clinical development, and commercialization functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Functional Matrix Team (FMT) for the Solid Tumor Oncology product
• Lead and develop the annual and long-range U.S. Medical Plan for the Solid Tumor Oncology product
• Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP), including investigator-sponsored studies, real-world evidence initiatives, health outcomes research, and Phase IV interventional studies
• Lead the development of the scientific narrative for the Solid Tumor Oncology product by identifying and advancing key analytic needs and informing the interpretation of pivotal trial data
• Represent and advocate for medical perspectives within global cross-functional teams and governance forums, including Global Product Team (GPT), Commercial Development Team (CDT), Portfolio Governance Committee (PGC), and Development Project Review Committee (DPRC)
• Contribute Medical Affairs expertise to inform early development activities for early pipeline assets, including Target Product Profile (TPP) development, clinical trial design, and lifecycle planning based on regional insights and aligned future therapeutic landscape scenarios
• Ensure regional needs and insights are appropriately considered in early/clinical development discussions, evidence-generation activities, and lifecycle planning
• Ensure awareness and Medical Affairs functional alignment on early/clinical development programs
• Maintain and apply a deep understanding of the competitive landscape to inform evidence generation strategy and internal development decisions
• Partner effectively across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams to support evidence generation and scientific exchange
• Lead development and execution of publication strategy and publication plans in alignment with regional evidence needs and scientific priorities
• Support scientific communications, congress planning, advisory boards, and external engagement activities as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience, preferably in oncology
• Experience in lung cancer therapies strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing evidence-generation strategies, publication plans, and external scientific engagement activities
• Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and drug development
• Proven ability to influence without authority and operate effectively within complex matrix organizations
• Strong strategic thinking coupled with excellent operational execution skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build productive partnerships across regions and functions and effectively represent diverse stakeholder perspectives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in lifecycle management of lung cancer indications strongly desired
• Evidence of success in matrix organizations with a track record of high-performing behaviors, including independent critical thinking, initiative, and execution under time pressure with competing priorities
• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence as demonstrated by prior experience navigating complex matrix environments successfully

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent)
• Experience in the delivery of oncology care preferred

Pay

Base pay range: $268,000.00 – $402,000.00 per year. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and internal equity. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation under the Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, and discretionary equity grants under the Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; flexible paid vacation; and other benefits offerings. Details available at https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.