Professional Relationship Director - Europe

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Oxford; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biopharmaceutical company seeks a Professional Relationships Director to enhance patient care through strategic partnerships. This remote position offers the chance to engage with key opinion leaders and stakeholders in neuroscience and oncology across Europe. The role involves building long-term scientific collaborations, developing strategies for engagement, and representing the company at major scientific events. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through groundbreaking medical advancements, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in neuroscience or oncology required.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement within healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Develop collaborations with academic institutions and research organizations.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Networking

Education

Medical degree (MD)

PhD or PharmD in relevant field

Job description

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 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.

As a growing organisation, Jazz has developed the need for a highly skilled Professional Relationships Director with a strong medical background. This individual will play a critical role in building and nurturing relationships with key external stakeholders across neuroscience and oncology therapeutic areas. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in identifying, engaging, and partnering with scientific leaders, academic institutions, healthcare professionals, and other key influencers across European geographies.

This is a remote position and the successful candidate can be based anywhere in Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Identification and Engagement:
   • Identify and engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and other key external stakeholders in neuroscience and oncology.
   • Establish and maintain long-term scientific partnerships that align with the company’s objectives and support its strategic priorities.
2. Partnership Building:
   • Develop and manage collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and professional societies to advance the company’s scientific and medical initiatives.
   • Foster relationships with regulatory bodies, ensuring the company's compliance and visibility within the European healthcare landscape.
3. Strategic Alignment:
   • Own the development and execution of strategy and engagement plan involving Professional Scientific Societies and external scientific partners across the portfolio.
   • Work closely with internal cross-functional teams (medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial) to ensure external partnerships are aligned with overall company, EUR/INT strategy and goals.
   • Provide insights from key external partners to guide clinical, medical, and commercial strategies in neuroscience and oncology.
4. Congress and Event Participation:
   • Represent the company at major scientific conferences and congresses to strengthen relationships and enhance visibility within the neuroscience and oncology communities.
   • Support advisory boards, roundtables, and scientific exchange meetings with external stakeholders.
5. External Communication:
   • Serve as a company ambassador at external forums, communicating key scientific advancements and thought leadership in neuroscience and oncology.
6. Budget Management:
   • Responsible for planning, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Medical degree (MD) or advanced scientific degree (PhD or PharmD) in a relevant field (preferably neuroscience and/or oncology).
• Substantial experience in stakeholder engagement and building scientific partnerships in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector, with a strong focus on neuroscience and oncology.
• Proven track record in establishing and maintaining relationships with KOLs, academic and professional institutions, and healthcare professionals across European countries.
• Experience working in a multi-national and cross-functional environment, preferably within Europe.
• In-depth knowledge of European healthcare systems and regulatory environments in neuroscience and oncology.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Relationship Management: Excellent networking, negotiation, and partnership-building skills with the ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify and leverage strategic opportunities for collaboration that benefit both the company and its partners.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and geographies.
• Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel frequently across European geographies to meet with stakeholders and attend key events.
• Strong understanding of the medical affairs function and its role in supporting clinical development and commercialization strategies.