Clinical Trial Liaison

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) to accelerate clinical trial execution. This field-based role will build peer-to-peer relationships with investigators and site staff in Neuroscience and Oncology, providing deep protocol knowledge and addressing enrollment barriers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage sites to improve trial performance, and support site education and material development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of oncology and/or neuroscience medicine experience.
• Experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) or Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL).
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs, PIs, sub-investigators, and healthcare providers.
• Engage sites using disease state and pipeline knowledge to discuss protocols and enrollment.
• Lead site engagement strategies to improve trial performance and retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute territory plans and align with CRO partners.
• Communicate clinical insights and issues to study teams and propose solutions.
• Provide on-site education and presentations to healthcare professionals at conferences and institutions.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Effective communication

Planning & organization

Relationship building

Autonomous work style

Adaptability

Influence without authority

Education

Advanced degree in a biomedical field

Professional license (RN/NP/CNP/PA) with Master’s

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information. 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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and 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 fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $121,600.00 - $182,400.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.