Executive Director, Medical Communications

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

. Define, lead and transform the Medical Communications function at Jazz .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United States, United KingdomLead💰 $280,000 - $420,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Medical Communications and Medical Affairs functions, with a strong focus on strategic vision, digital innovation, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to drive organizational transformation and develop high-performing teams in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific Degree15 Years Pharmaceutical Experience10 Years Medical Communications LeadershipExecutive LeadershipDigital and AI Literacy

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Hard Skills

Scientific Communication ExpertiseOrganizational TransformationFinancial AccountabilityPerformance Metrics DevelopmentQuality Standards Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationChange LeadershipTalent DevelopmentStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Generative AIContent AutomationAdvanced AnalyticsOmnichannel Engagement PlatformsIntelligent Search

Industry Keywords

Medical CommunicationsMedical AffairsPublicationsPharmaceuticalBiotechnology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, lead and transform the Medical Communications function at Jazz
Lead the vision, strategy and long-term evolution of Medical Communications
Align communication plans with evidence generation, development and commercialization objectives
Represent the function in executive governance forums and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership
Oversee publications, congress activity, scientific narrative development, scientific content, medical education materials, omnichannel engagement content and evidence dissemination
Ensure global consistency, quality and scientific excellence
Build and maintain best-in-class standards, processes and governance
Own the digital and innovation roadmap, including generative AI, content automation, advanced analytics, intelligent search, modular content development and omnichannel engagement platforms
Establish governance and responsible-use frameworks for emerging technologies
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing global team
Establish succession plans, leadership development pathways and future capabilities
Develop partnerships across R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance and Patient Advocacy
Drive integrated planning and execution across the product lifecycle
Establish governance frameworks, operating procedures, quality standards and performance metrics
Drive continuous improvement in agility, quality, compliance and efficiency
Manage global budgets, vendor partnerships and resourcing strategies
Monitor performance indicators and communicate outcomes to executive leadership
Drive prioritization and resource allocation decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent)
Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience
Minimum 10 years leading Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, Publications or related functions
Demonstrated success leading global organizations, enterprise transformation initiatives and innovation programs
Executive leadership
Strategic thinking
Enterprise influence
Scientific communication expertise
Organizational transformation
Digital and AI literacy
Talent development
Business acumen
Stakeholder management
Financial accountability
Change leadership
Collaboration and integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
Discretionary equity grants
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Flexible paid vacation