Director, Patient Centred Outcomes

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 158,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Equity grants

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Director of Patient-Centered Outcomes to lead patient-focused evidence programs for oncology launches and lifecycle initiatives.

The role shapes COA, PED, and PRO strategies across global programs, guiding regulatory interactions and directing measurement strategies aligned with product profiles. The candidate will design endpoints for labeling, oversee qualitative and psychometric validation, and drive digital health innovations in real-time outcome capture.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in Patient-Centered Outcomes, COAs, PROs, or HEOR.
• Oncology launches COA/PRO strategies.
• Regulatory submissions and health authority engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Neuro-Oncology launch efforts with patient-focused evidence packages.
• Design patient-centered strategies for oncology launches and lifecycle expansions.
• Collaborate with early development teams to establish COA roadmaps.

Skills

Patient-Centered Outcomes

Oncology COA/PRO

Regulatory submissions

Psychometrics

Payer & HTA

Global eCOA/ePRO

Communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Join Us as the Director of Patient-Centered Outcomes! We are looking for a Director, Patient-Centered Outcomes to take on a high-visibility, scientific, and strategic leadership role within our Global Evidence & Value Generation (EVG) organization. Reporting to the Head of Patient-Centered Outcomes, you will architect and execute global strategies for clinical outcome assessments (COA), patient experience data (PED), and patient-reported outcomes (PRO).

Your Mission:

• Steer patient-focused evidence strategies for our cornerstone oncology launch and lifecycle programs.
• Drive evidence generation across multiple solid tumor indications and rare neuro-oncology.
• Future-proof early-phase assets by defining measurement strategies aligned with Target Product Profiles (TPPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership for Launch & Lifecycle Brands: Lead Neuro-Oncology launch efforts, delivering patient-focused evidence packages.
• Design patient-centered evidence strategies for oncology global launches and lifecycle expansions.
• Pipeline Architecture & Early Measurement Strategy: Collaborate with early development teams to establish COA roadmaps.
• Identify unmet patient needs to influence clinical protocols and asset differentiation.
• Regulatory Strategy & Scientific Advice: Lead regulatory milestones and author key documents for health authorities.
• Design endpoints for product labeling and differentiation.
• Scientific Rigor & Digital Innovation: Oversee qualitative studies and psychometric validation across global studies.
• Implement innovative Digital Health Technologies to capture real-time outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various teams to integrate patient voices into trial protocols.
• Manage external vendors and represent Jazz in scientific consortia.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Mentor junior PCO scientists, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.

What You Bring:

• Industry Experience: 8-10+ years in Patient-Centered Outcomes, COAs, PROs, or HEOR.
• Oncology Expertise: Proven success in driving COA/PRO strategies for oncology launches.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with regulatory submissions and health authority engagement.
• Methodological Skills: Strong command of psychometric evaluation and research design.
• Payer & HTA Fluency: Understanding of global payer requirements and HTA methodologies.
• Technical Execution: Experience in directing global eCOA/ePRO trial operations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to present complex data to diverse stakeholders.

Education & Licenses:

• Advanced Degree (Required): Master's or Doctoral degree in relevant fields.
• Doctoral degree strongly preferred.

Welcome to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharma company on a mission to innovate and transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for individuals facing serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. Our diverse portfolio includes leading therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and a growing range of cancer treatments. With a patient-focused and science-driven approach, we are pioneering research and development across our robust pipeline in oncology and neuroscience. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and dedicated employees across multiple countries, all committed to serving patients worldwide.

Why Join Jazz?

At Jazz, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the base pay range is $212,000.00 - $318,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to competitive base pay, you may also be eligible for:

• Discretionary annual cash bonuses or incentive compensation.
• Equity grants through our Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid vacation to support your work-life balance.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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.

For US-Based Candidates Only:
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to providing market-competitive compensation packages. We strive to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and contributions.