Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, Oncology (Solid Tumors)

Company: Jazz Pharma
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:

Overview: Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by identifying, developing and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We are continuing to expand our commercial product portfolio and our research and development pipeline in therapeutic areas that can leverage our unique expertise. Our therapeutic areas of focus include sleep and hematology/oncology - areas in which we have a deep understanding of the patient journey and a suite of products and product candidates to address critical needs. We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team. If you're looking to be a part of a company with an unwavering commitment to improving patients' lives and being a great place to work, we hope you'll explore our career openings and get to know Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities: The Zepzelca Global Medical Director will be the Medical Affairs leader for this molecule globally. As such, the position will require a deep understanding of the critical role of Medical Affairs as well as relevant clinical experience in the therapeutic area of solid tumors. The Zepzelca Global Medical Director is a senior member of Jazz's Global Medical Affairs (GMA) organization, reporting directly to the Global Medical Director for Hematology/Oncology. The Zepzelca Global Medical Director will lead and be accountable for the development of the Zepzelca annual and long range Integrated Global Medical Plan, including a detailed integrated evidence generation plan. He or she will ensure global strategies and tactics are aligned with the Zepzelca Global Molecule Team's objectives and can be adapted and executed by the regions, where appropriate. As such, this individual must embody strong Medical leadership with communication skills, to effectively partner with both global and regional colleagues and counterparts across functions. The Zepzelca Global Medical Director will lead the Medical Core Team for Zepzelca and be an active member of key cross-functional matrix teams at Jazz (e.g. Global Molecule Team and Commercial Development Team). He or she will use their subject matter expertise to support molecule related decisions and provide a holistic overview of the GMA strategy for the molecule. Therefore, this individual must be highly collaborative and able to excel in global, cross-functional matrix team settings. Job Responsibilities: * Lead the cross regional Medical Core Team * Lead and develop the annual and long range Global Medical Plan for Zepzelca * Lead and develop Zepzelca data generation plans (ISTs & Ph IV) in alignment with the Global Molecule Team (GMT) objectives * Oversee the development of the Zepzelca core scientific platform, which should encompass Zepzelca clinical attributes and role in addressing unmet medical needs * Craft Zepzelca communication strategy and high-level communication plan * Maintain strong scientific knowledge of Zepzelca current competitive landscape and future product entries * Drive medical communications core materials at the product level (e.g. Core Product and Disease Training, Sponsored Study Slide decks) to be disseminated and adapted by the regions * Responsible for developing and executing Medical Affairs pre-approval strategy * Shape market for Phase III products by developing both core and scientific messages * Engage early in molecule development to ensure needs are met in Phase III and Phase IV data generation plans * Member of the GMT, Development Core Team, and other key matrix teams * Represent voice of Medical in the GMT and provide a holistic view of Medical Affairs strategy for molecule * Considered an expert in specific molecule area and can harness global insights to develop a holistic perspective for the Zepzelca' GMA plan * Develop metrics and KPIs to track success of the communication strategy and plan * Work with Commercial Development Team to develop plans and materials to ensure a successful product launch Essential Qualifications: * MD degree, required * Clinical experience in Hematology/Oncology, highly desired * Relevant Industry experience in Hematology/Oncology, required * Previous (> 10 years) medical affairs or clinical development experience, required * High degree of professionalism, integrity and collaboration, required * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Experience with post marketing Phase IV, highly desired * Experience with strategic and tactical planning for pipeline and marketed product, preferred * Strong leadership, team building, negotiation and ability to execute is a must * Ability to travel, required 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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