Cannabis Global Medical Director Epidolex Jobs

Overview:

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical 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 and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Position Profile:

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate and transform the lives of patients and caregivers. 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 and novel product candidates, from early – to late – stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabis science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries.

Position Profile

The Medical Director, Neurosciences, Global Medical Affairs (GMA) will support activities related to the Epidiolex GMA strategy. This is an expert scientific and medical position focused on supporting and providing leadership of a wide range of projects, such as external expert interaction planning, insights gathering and evidence generation and insights generating activities under the leadership and close supervision of the GMA Molecule Lead (GMAML) for the assigned molecule.

This position will report into the Therapy Area (TA) Head, Neurosciences GMA, with a dotted line to the GMAML, and provide additional support for the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, contribute to evidence generation, scientific exchange, collaboration with key stakeholders, such as US, EU/International Medical and Commercial functions and within R&D to pull through the Global Medical Strategy in collaboration with other cross-functional partners. As such, the position will require a deep understanding of neuroscience, the critical role of Medical Affairs (including the role of GMA) and of driving projects in a matrix organization. Relevant clinical experience in neurology and within the disease areas in focus is highly desirable.

The Medical Director GMA must embody strong organizational and communication skills, be compliant to company SOPs, pay attention to detail and timely completion of assigned projects and be self-motivated to effectively partner with both internal and external stakeholders. S/he is to embody a patient and stakeholder centric approach to optimally drive projects that bring pharmacological treatments to fulfill unmet needs. S/he will use their subject matter expertise to support molecule related tactics under supervision and leadership of the GMAML and aligned with the GMA strategy for the molecule. This individual must be highly collaborative and able to excel in global, cross-functional matrix team settings

Job Responsibilities:

• This position is engaged in cross-functional partnership and provides GMA support to achieve numerous business goals by:
  
  • GMA Co-lead for tactical execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Planning Process (IEGP) including Phase 4 high priority studies
  • Providing SME tactical support for Regional prioritized study projects as per IEGP.
  • Supporting the planning and execution of an integrated Global Medical strategy for assigned molecule(s) that addresses current and future needs of the business.
  • Monitoring and leveraging medical insights to support and inform brand strategy.
  • Working with commercial partners to support Market Access, Commercial Development, Global Value and HEOR activities (market research, speaker’s bureau, advisory boards, etc.).
  • Supporting the Global Expert Engagement plan and overall Scientific Communication strategy including Global Medical Congress content, medical booth, and educational materials development, review of abstracts and manuscripts.
  • With the GMAML, lead the development of the strategic Scientific Communication Platform(s) aligned with the Brand Strategy and Franchise strategy across lifecycle and molecules.
  • Contributing to the Global Independent Medical Education (IME) Grants strategy by vetting of medical education providers and their scientific expertise in our therapeutic areas of interest.
  • Working with Regional Medical functions to exchange insights and support regional needs.
  • Participate in and support Medical Core Team meetings (MCT).
  • Providing scientific support for cross-functional initiatives.
  • Meeting all administrative and compliance related activities within policy and on-time.
  • Work closely with GMAML and Neuroscience TA Head to ensure appropriate budget setting, resource allocation and expense monitoring.
  • Maintain strong scientific knowledge of the relevant disease space and the competitive landscape.

Essential Qualifications:

• Requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD and/or Doctorate degree in neuroscience required).
• Neuroscience/neurology experience (5+ years) from working in medical affairs or clinical development (industry) is preferred. Epilepsy and cannabinoid experience highly desirable.
• Experience working with US, European and International markets preferred.
• Experience with strategic evidence and scientific communication planning processes desirable.
• Experience with strategic and tactical planning for pipeline and/or marketed product required.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and team interaction skills, experience working in a cross-functional team environment and ability to execute a must.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity and collaboration required.
• Exceptional verbal, written and communication skills
• Ability to travel required (~20%)

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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