Epilepsy R&D Strategy Leader

Biopharma Careers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 445,000 - 506,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company focused on transforming lives through innovative medicines. This role leads epilepsy science and strategy, shaping development programs, and partnering with clinical and academic experts to advance therapies.

The position emphasizes external engagement, translational science leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the epilepsy portfolio while maintaining rigorous regulatory and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in drug development in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Owns scientific and clinical accountability for the R&D epilepsy portfolio and defines development strategies.

Skills

Drug development

Academic epilepsy

Clinical trial leadership

Investigator-initiated studies

Publications & conferences

Leadership in global matrix

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

MD or PhD with specialization in Epilepsy

Board Certification in Neurology

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company focused on transforming lives through innovative medicines. This role leads epilepsy science and strategy, shaping development programs, and partnering with clinical and academic experts to advance therapies.

The position emphasizes external engagement, translational science leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the epilepsy portfolio while maintaining rigorous regulatory and governance standards.