Remote Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline to lead the Medical FMT for ABS-1230 and guide the epilepsy portfolio across US and EUR/INT regions.

This strategic role interfaces with Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure regional insights shape development plans and evidence generation. The successful candidate will have 10+ years in Medical Affairs or related fields, a strong epilepsy/neuroscience background, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Significant (10+ years) Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related pharma/biotech experience.
• Strong clinical or scientific background in epilepsy and neuroscience disorders.
• Proven ability to influence across matrix organizations and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Medical FMT for ABS-1230 and epilepsy pipeline initiatives.
• Partner with US and EUR/INT Medical Affairs teams to align regional needs and priorities.
• Represent medical perspectives in global cross-functional teams and governance forums.
• Inform early development activities, including TPP development and trial design, based on regional insights.
• Ensure regional needs are considered in clinical development discussions and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and execute integrated evidence generation plans for Jazz assets.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, HEOR, RWE, and Commercial teams.
• Lead publication strategy and support external engagements as required.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Clinical Development

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline to lead the Medical FMT for ABS-1230 and guide the epilepsy portfolio across US and EUR/INT regions.

This strategic role interfaces with Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure regional insights shape development plans and evidence generation. The successful candidate will have 10+ years in Medical Affairs or related fields, a strong epilepsy/neuroscience background, and proven ability to