Executive Director, Medical Communications

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible paid vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director, Global Head of Medical Communications to lead enterprise-wide strategy, elevate scientific leadership and transform communications across oncology and neuroscience.

You will build a high-performing global team, shape governance, and partner across R&D, Regulatory, HEOR and Commercial to accelerate evidence dissemination and patient impact using AI-enabled platforms and advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience and a minimum of 10 years leading Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, Publications or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading global organizations, enterprise transformation initiatives and innovation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term strategy for Medical Communications across therapeutic areas.
• Oversee publications, congress activity, scientific narrative development, medical education materials, and omnichannel engagement with global alignment.
• Build partnerships across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance and Patient Advocacy to drive integrated planning and execution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Enterprise influence

Scientific communication

Organizational transformation

Digital and AI literacy

Talent development

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Financial accountability

Change leadership

Collaboration and integrity

Education

Advanced healthcare degree

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 Executive Director, Global Head of Medical Communications, is the senior leader responsible for defining, leading and transforming the Medical Communications function at Jazz. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Affairs Officer and serving on the GCO Medical Affairs Leadership Team, this role is accountable for enterprise-wide strategy, organizational performance, innovation, capability building and operational excellence across all therapeutic areas. The role establishes Medical Communications as a strategic business capability that advances scientific leadership, evidence dissemination, healthcare professional engagement and organizational impact.

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy and long-term evolution of Medical Communications.
• Shape enterprise priorities and ensure communication plans align with evidence generation, development and commercialization objectives.
• Represent the function in executive governance forums and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Functional Leadership

• Provide oversight of publications, congress activity, scientific narrative development, scientific content, medical education materials, omnichannel engagement content and evidence dissemination.
• Ensure consistency, quality and scientific excellence globally.
• Build and maintain best-in-class standards, processes and governance.

Innovation, AI and Digital Transformation

• Own the digital and innovation roadmap for Medical Communications.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies including generative AI, content automation, advanced analytics, intelligent search, modular content development and omnichannel engagement platforms.
• Establish governance and responsible use frameworks while ensuring Jazz remains at the forefront of industry innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scientific quality, customer experience and business impact through innovative technologies and operating models.

People and Organizational Leadership

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing global team.
• Create an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, accountability and employee development.
• Establish succession plans, leadership development pathways and capabilities required for future growth.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources across therapeutic areas and strategic priorities.

Cross Functional Partnership

• Develop strong partnerships across Jazz including partners in R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance and Patient Advocacy organizations.
• Drive integrated planning and execution across the product lifecycle.
• Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels and foster a culture of collaboration and shared accountability.

Operational Excellence and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, operating procedures, quality standards and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase agility, quality, compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, industry guidance, publication standards and internal policies.

Financial and Business Accountability

• Manage global budgets, vendor partnerships, and resourcing strategies.
• Ensure investments deliver measurable business value and support strategic objectives.
• Monitor performance indicators and communicate outcomes to executive leadership.
• Drive appropriate prioritization and resource allocation decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience and a minimum of 10 years leading Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, Publications or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading global organizations, enterprise transformation initiatives and innovation programs.

Key Competencies

• Executive leadership; strategic thinking; enterprise influence; scientific communication expertise; organizational transformation; digital and AI literacy; talent development; business acumen; stakeholder management; financial accountability; change leadership; collaboration and integrity.

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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: $280,000.00 - $420,000.00

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.