Global Study Management Executive Lead

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Global Study Management to lead the global study portfolio within Clinical Operations. The role reports to the Executive Director, Head of Clinical Operations and sits on the Clinical Operations Leadership Team to shape strategic vision and operational capability.

The candidate will deliver complex trials with a focus on quality, compliance, and innovation while managing budgets and cross-functional partnerships across global teams and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading global Phase I–IV clinical study execution across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Experience in Oncology, Rare Disease, or Neuroscience (preferred).
• Senior leadership experience in Global Study Management or Clinical Operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the strategic vision for Global Study Management aligned with GCDO and R&D goals.
• Provide oversight of trial execution against KPIs, timelines, quality, and budget targets.
• Lead and develop Global Study Management leaders; enable succession planning and talent retention.
• Foster alignment across Global Clinical Development Operations and R&D stakeholders.
• Drive financial stewardship and budgetary control for the global study management function.
• Ensure adherence to ICH GCP and global regulatory requirements; promote inspection readiness.

Skills

Clinical trial delivery

Global study management

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD/MBA)

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Global Study Management to lead the global study portfolio within Clinical Operations. The role reports to the Executive Director, Head of Clinical Operations and sits on the Clinical Operations Leadership Team to shape strategic vision and operational capability.

The candidate will deliver complex trials with a focus on quality, compliance, and innovation while managing budgets and cross-functional partnerships across global teams and