Clinical Trial Liaison

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) to work in the field as a scientific expert, accelerating clinical trial execution in Neuroscience, Oncology and Neuro-oncology.

You will build peer-to-peer relationships with investigators and site staff, provide deep protocol knowledge, and collaborate across functions to resolve enrollment barriers and optimize trial performance. The role requires advanced medical knowledge, 2+ years in field-based clinical roles, and

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with oncology/neuroscience experience or equivalent licensure with extensive oncology/neuroscience background.
• Experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison or CTL in field-based roles is required, 2+ years.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of time is required.
• Prior track record with KOLs, PI networks, and clinical trial staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs, PIs, sub-investigators, and healthcare providers in Neuroscience, Oncology and Neuro-oncology.
• Serve as field-based scientific/clinical trial expert engaging PI and site staff on protocol discussions.
• Lead site engagement strategies to improve trial performance and enrollment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align territory plans with site engagement goals and CRO partners.
• Identify and communicate clinical insights from sites to study teams with recommendations.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Planning & organization

Networking

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Influence without authority

Digital proficiency

GCP knowledge

English fluency

Education

Advanced degree in medicine/pharmacology

Nursing license with Master’s degree

2+ years in MSL/CTL/clinical liaison

Job description

Brief Description:

The Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) is a field-based scientific expert dedicated to accelerating clinical trial execution. You will build peer-to-peer relationships with Principal Investigators and site staff in Neuroscience and Oncology, providing deep protocol knowledge, addressing site enrollment barriers, and sharing clinical insights. By enhancing site engagement, you will drive trial performance and support Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ mission to bring innovative medicines to patients.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), Principal investigators, sub-investigators, and healthcare providers within the target therapeutic areas (currently Neuroscience, Oncology and Neuro-oncology) for select Jazz pipeline indications.

• Serve as the field-based scientific and clinical trial expert and advocate using disease state and pipeline knowledge to engage Principal Investigators (PI’s) and clinical site staff in meaningful discussions regarding the protocol.

• Lead and drive site engagement strategies and initiatives to improve trial and site operational performance and enhance site relationships by proactively identifying barriers to patient screening, enrollment, and retention at clinical sites.

• Collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute territory plans in alignment with site engagement objectives, plans and deliverables while ensuring close partnership internally and with CRO partners to share insight and ensure alignment with site engagement activities without duplicating efforts.

• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from clinical research sites and healthcare providers to clinical study teams; providing recommendations and creative solutions, as appropriate.

• Participate in clinical study education for healthcare professionals (HCPs) in communities around clinical trial sites. Support sites through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions at conferences, in local healthcare institutions and surrounding communities.

• Provide scientific support as needed in support of site patient and site engagement deliverables including but not limited to site and patient study specific material development.

• Document and forward reports of adverse eventsand product complaintsaccording to Jazz’s policy to ensure safe and effective use of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products.

• Adhereto the relevant national and local Codes of Practice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic mindset with the ability to research and critically analyze and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data and integrate this into site engagement plans and activities.

• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent planning and organization skills, with high-level attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated skills in inter-personal relationship building, networking, collaboration, and teamwork, specifically with HCPs and other leading professionals in the scientific and medical community.

• Highly self-motivated and ability to work autonomously.

• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and results-focused in a rapidly changing environment.

• Requires the ability to influence without authority or gain acceptance/consensus from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.

• Strong capabilities working with digital platforms and tools are required.

• Knowledge of target geography(s), healthcare environment(s) and external experts in academia and medical community.

• Well established network and demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders, PIs, clinical trial networks, and site research staff in disease states of interest.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, GCP, and the overall drug development process and its regulatory requirements; understanding of regulatory and legal requirements for field-based personnel interacting with HCPs.

• Comfortable working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in oncology and/or neuroscience medicine is required, or License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in oncology and/or neuroscience medicine is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL), Clinical Scientist, ,Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL), or comparable field-based industry or clinical role is required.

• Strong track record of experience and demonstrated success in target therapy areas and indications (e.g., targeted therapies for solid tumors, epilepsy, etc.) is strongly preferred.

• This is a field position, and applicants must be willing to travel up to 60% of time.

• Valid driver’s license and live in proximity of a major airport.