Senior Oncology Program Director

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Director, Project Manager to lead cross-functional Core Teams across oncology development programs, acting as the COO of the project and partnering with the Project Lead and GPL to drive integrated development plans and executive governance.

This senior role requires strong executive presence, matrix leadership, and hands-on use of Planisware, Smartsheet and Oracle to manage timelines, risks, budgets, and resource planning through late-stage development and

Qualifications

• Extensive cross-functional R&D project management leadership.
• Experience leading Oncology development programs.
• Strong communication and executive storytelling.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience with regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA/MAA).
• Data integrity and governance with enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Lead to develop integrated development plans.
• Lead Core Teams across matrix organization to milestones.
• Optimize timelines and resources across late-stage development.
• Prepare executive summaries and governance materials.
• Manage program risks and mitigations.
• Oversee budgets and external contracts.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Oncology program management

Executive presence

Timeline optimization

Risk management

Budget & resource planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA)

PM certifications (PMP, PgMP)

Tools

Planisware

Smartsheet

Oracle

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Director, Project Manager to lead cross-functional Core Teams across oncology development programs, acting as the COO of the project and partnering with the Project Lead and GPL to drive integrated development plans and executive governance.

This senior role requires strong executive presence, matrix leadership, and hands-on use of Planisware, Smartsheet and Oracle to manage timelines, risks, budgets, and resource planning through late-stage development and