Global Study Management Director: Strategy & Ops Lead

Jazz Pharmaceutical; United States; Remote; USD 236,000 - 354,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director, Head of Global Study Management to lead the clinical operations leadership team and drive strategic execution of its global trial portfolio. The role emphasizes financial stewardship, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence across multiple therapeutic areas.

The incumbent will shape organizational capability, mentor leaders, and ensure high-quality, compliant trial delivery while coordinating across international sites and time zones

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading global Phase I–IV clinical study execution across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Significant leadership experience in global study management or clinical operations.
• Strong financial acumen and budget stewardship for trial portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic vision and long-term direction for Global Study Management aligned with GCDO and R&D goals.
• Provide leadership to Global Study Management leaders and enable succession planning.
• Ensure robust oversight of trial execution against KPIs, timelines, quality standards and budgets.
• Foster global alignment and flexible resourcing across time zones and regions.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, QA, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Clinical trial delivery

Global leadership

Budget management

Strategic vision

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Matrix leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Advanced degree (MS/PharmD/PhD/MBA)

Experience in Global Study Management

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director, Head of Global Study Management to lead the clinical operations leadership team and drive strategic execution of its global trial portfolio. The role emphasizes financial stewardship, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence across multiple therapeutic areas.

The incumbent will shape organizational capability, mentor leaders, and ensure high-quality, compliant trial delivery while coordinating across international sites and time zones