Senior Director – Oncology

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

. Provide strategic operational leadership, coaching, and portfolio-level oversight for the oncology project management organization .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United Kingdom, IrelandSenior💰 $228,000 - $342,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive drug development project management expertise, particularly in oncology, with a strong focus on team leadership, operational oversight, and strategic alignment across clinical development phases. Proficient in managing complex projects, optimizing processes, and fostering high-performing teams within a biopharma environment.

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Oncology Project ManagementDrug Development LifecycleTeam Leadership and DevelopmentEnterprise Project Management SystemsRegulatory Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResource ForecastingSchedule AnalyticsRisk ManagementOperational RoadmapsBudget OversightProcess OptimizationChange ManagementCoaching FrameworksCritical Path Management

Soft Skills

People DevelopmentExecutive PresenceInfluenceCollaborationNavigating Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

PlaniswareSmartsheetFTE Capacity Planning ModelsPM ToolsRisk Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPh.D.PharmDMSMBA

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaOncologyRegulatory SubmissionGlobal LaunchCompanion DiagnosticsFDA Project OptimusClinical DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementGovernance CommitteesDrug Discovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic operational leadership, coaching, and portfolio-level oversight for the oncology project management organization
Direct, mentor, and foster an oncology project management team across Phase 1, late-stage, regulatory filing, and global launch programs
Coach and develop Project Managers to identify critical path dependencies and manage cross-functional execution
Implement individualized development plans, succession planning, and proactive recruitment
Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and burnout prevention
Maintain oversight of oncology program health, milestones, critical paths, and project risks
Convert clinical development plans into integrated operational roadmaps
Directly manage projects or programs when needed to bridge resource or staffing gaps
Prepare project teams for governance committees with rigorous preparation and data-driven pre-reads
Frame complex executive decisions through trade-off analyses involving timelines, cost, resources, and risk
Facilitate risk identification, mitigation plans, and contingency execution
Forecast FTE resource bottlenecks and partner with functional heads and the Resource Management Team
Oversee oncology program budgets, variances, commitments, and multi-million-dollar allocations
Lead process optimization initiatives and adoption of standardized PM tools, risk frameworks, and enterprise planning systems
Embed and sustain the Orchestra Team Operating Model across early-stage project teams
Build collaborative drug discovery and early development teams across functional silos
Align daily operations with departmental strategic pillars

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive drug development project management experience in biopharma
Direct line management experience supervising, developing, and staffing project management professionals
Proven track record of managing a team of PMs who have successfully delivered molecules from Phase 1 through regulatory submission and global commercial launch
Broad knowledge of the end-to-end clinical drug development lifecycle (Phase 1 through launch) and global regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with oncology-specific regulatory and developmental pathways, including fast-track, companion diagnostics, and FDA Project Optimus
Hands-on experience with enterprise project management systems, schedule analytics, and FTE capacity planning models
Advanced expertise in Planisware, Smartsheet, and resource forecasting modeling
Superb people developer with a passion for coaching and building collaborative, high-performing matrix teams
Strong executive presence and influence; ability to navigate ambiguity and build alignment across senior R&D and commercial leaders
Proven experience in organizational design, change management, and establishing PM coaching frameworks
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field required
Advanced degree preferred (Ph.D., PharmD, MS, or MBA)
PMP or equivalent PM certification 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