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Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Senior Director, Global Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

. Serve as the Medical Affairs lead for the Neuro-Oncology disease area, including in-line and early assets .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $268,000 - $402,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs leadership within the Neuro-Oncology domain, with a strong focus on evidence generation, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Medical Affairs LeadershipNeuro-Oncology ExpertiseEvidence Generation StrategyPublication PlanningCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchEvidence GenerationDrug DevelopmentStrategic PlanningOperational ExecutionPublication StrategyHealth Outcomes ResearchPhase IV Interventional StudiesTarget Product Profile DevelopmentClinical Trial Design
Soft Skills
Influencing Without AuthorityStakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingEmotional IntelligenceTeam Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Scientific Degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA)
Industry Keywords
Medical AffairsNeuro-OncologyPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryReal-World EvidenceOncology CareMatrix OrganizationsFast-Paced EnvironmentExternal Scientific EngagementAdvisory Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the Medical Affairs lead for the Neuro-Oncology disease area, including in-line and early assets
  • Lead the global and US Medical Affairs Neuro-Oncology team to deliver medical affairs strategy for pipeline and marketed products
  • Lead the global medical Neuro-Oncology FMT
  • Provide strategic and executional leadership for the US medical plan, including indications and launch planning
  • Lead and develop team members in a high-performing team culture
  • Develop, maintain, and execute the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan, including investigator-sponsored studies, real-world evidence initiatives, health outcomes research, and Phase IV interventional studies
  • Develop the scientific narrative for Neuro-Oncology indications and advance key analytic needs
  • Represent and advocate for medical perspectives within global cross-functional teams and governance forums
  • Contribute Medical Affairs expertise to early development activities, including Target Product Profile development, clinical trial design, and lifecycle planning
  • Ensure regional needs and insights are considered in development discussions, evidence-generation activities, and lifecycle planning
  • Maintain and apply understanding of the competitive landscape to inform evidence-generation strategy and internal development decisions
  • Partner across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams
  • Lead publication strategy and publication plans
  • Support scientific communications, congress planning, advisory boards, and external engagement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A minimum of 10 years of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience leading US strategy and in-line execution
  • Experience in people management strongly preferred
  • Experience in Neuro-Oncology is 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
  • Evidence of success in matrix organizations and 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
  • Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent)
  • Experience in the delivery of oncology care preferred

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