Global Medical Director, Oncology – Remote

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.

This Job Description provides a summary of the duties and/or characteristic of work performed and is not inclusive of every detail of the job for every individual assigned to the position. This description will be reviewed periodically and revised as duties and responsibilities change with business demands. Other duties not listed above may be assigned as needed.

Brief Description

The Global Medical Director (GMD), Zanidatamab is a key member of Jazz’s Global Medical Affairs department, reporting directly to the Global Medical Affairs Lead (GMAL), Solid Tumor. As the company’s subject matter expert for Zanidatamab in Oncology, he/she will hold a key leadership position and be responsible for developing an integrated Global Medical Affairs Strategy and Plan for the molecule. The GMD will partner with the Regional and Global Medical Affairs teams to ensure the needs and perspectives of Medical are represented at global matrix teams across the development and commercial lifecycle. As a leader within the business, he/she is expected to partner with senior cross-functional colleagues to ensure effective product lifecycle management. The incumbent will drive the delivery of high quality scientific, medical and strategic communications and evidence generation strategies for the product globally.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the planning and execution of an integrated Global Medical strategy that addresses current and future needs of the business
• Develop annual and 3-year integrated Global Medical Affairs Plan for Zanidatamab, clearly outlining medical strategic imperatives, critical success factors and tactics including evidence generation activities.
• Lead the annual cross functional global Zanidatamab Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (Phase IV & ISTs) development and execution in alignment with the global molecule strategy and regional brand team objectives
• Evolve the Zanidatamab core scientific platform, which should encompass disease state(s), the unmet medical needs, and the product’s clinical attributes
• Work closely with the Medical Communications team to craft the Zanidatamab communication strategy and publication plan
• Maintain strong scientific knowledge and be the subject matter expert for the Oncology market from both a scientific perspective as well as the perspective of the current and future competitive landscape
• Be able to provide medical insights contributing to pipeline growth, due diligence and portfolio development
• Establish and lead a Medical Core Team, ensuring strong alignment with Regional Medical Affairs and partners.
• Oversees core Medical Affairs programs and develops KPIs to track success of the medical strategy and plan
• Represent the voice of Medical at global cross-functional teams and provide a holistic view of Medical Affairs strategy for molecule
• Collaborate with other GMDs to ensure alignment around overlapping areas of interest (e.g., disease states, KOL engagement strategy, etc) and leveraging best practices
• Responsible for developing and executing the Global Medical Affairs pre-approval strategy for new indications
• Support geographic expansion initiatives where relevant, based on the company’s product pipeline and activity
• Making sure the business maintains a status of compliance with affiliate and international codes and regulations relevant to the markets in which the business operates

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Medical Affairs experience in hematology/oncology required, preferably in Breast Cancer
• Clinical experience in hematology/oncology is highly desired
• Experience developing and executing Global or Regional Medical Affairs Strategies and Plans required
• Experience developing and executing company sponsored post marketing evidence generation including Phase 4 and RWE preferred
• Experience working with US or European/International markets required
• Experience leading cross-functional teams required
• Strong organizational skills, delivering on commitments in a timely manner, while maintaining a strong customer focus
• Entrepreneurial thinking, self-starter with positive can-do attitude
• High degree of professionalism, integrity and collaboration required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Required/Preferred Education And Licenses

• PharmD/PhD or MD degree required

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.