Remote Epilepsy R&D: Visionary Leader

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 445,000 - 506,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Discretionary equity grants

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a visionary VP, Head of Epilepsy in R&D to lead our epilepsy portfolio and accelerate patient-focused drug development.

Remote US-based role with international reach, responsible for strategy, external partnerships, and scientific leadership across programs from discovery to trials. The incumbent will shape endpoints, trial designs, and translational strategies, mentor global teams, and represent Jazz at congresses and regulatory meetings, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in drug development in academia and industry.
• National or international recognition as an academic epileptologist or epilepsy drug developer.
• Proven track record in publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for the epilepsy portfolio and drive program strategy.
• Define endpoints, trial designs, and patient populations across programs.
• Engage external experts, build partnerships, and represent Jazz at congresses and regulatory interactions.
• Lead translational efforts bridging preclinical and clinical development.
• Mentor and develop global teams and influence governance and budgeting.

Skills

Clinical trial leadership

Publications

Conference presentations

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

MD with Epilepsy specialization

Board Certification in Neurology

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a visionary VP, Head of Epilepsy in R&D to lead our epilepsy portfolio and accelerate patient-focused drug development.

Remote US-based role with international reach, responsible for strategy, external partnerships, and scientific leadership across programs from discovery to trials. The incumbent will shape endpoints, trial designs, and translational strategies, mentor global teams, and represent Jazz at congresses and regulatory meetings, ensuring alignment with