R&D Governance & Portfolio Strategy Leader

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 228,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Head of R&D Governance and Portfolio Management to architect and lead its R&D decision-making and portfolio prioritization.

This executive will ensure disciplined governance, rapid decision-making, and alignment with corporate strategy across discovery through late-stage development and commercialization. Working with finance, operations, and senior leadership, the role translates strategy into transparent portfolio choices, manages risk, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D governance and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Architect, lead, and optimize R&D governance committees spanning Early Discovery through Late-Stage Development and Registration.
• Oversee end-to-end meeting mechanics, including scheduling cadences, curated agendas, minutes, and action-item tracking.
• Establish and enforce clear decision-rights frameworks aligned with corporate strategy and governance.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic influence

R&D governance

Portfolio prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, or MBA)

Tools

Planisware

OnePager

Power BI

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Head of R&D Governance and Portfolio Management to architect and lead its R&D decision-making and portfolio prioritization.

This executive will ensure disciplined governance, rapid decision-making, and alignment with corporate strategy across discovery through late-stage development and commercialization. Working with finance, operations, and senior leadership, the role translates strategy into transparent portfolio choices, manages risk, and