Senior Medical Director, Solid Tumor Oncology – Global Leader

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 308,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead medical strategy for solid tumor programs across development stages. You will provide scientific leadership, shape trial design, and collaborate with regulatory, translational, and medical affairs teams to ensure patient-centric development and successful program outcomes.

The role requires an MD/PhD with oncology board certification and 10+ years in oncology, including global development leadership and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required; oncology board certification required.
• 10+ years in clinical/pharma oncology with global development leadership.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and filings.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical oversight for solid tumor programs from early development through registration and postapproval.
• Serve as medical authority for assets, ensuring scientific integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Guide trial design, endpoints, biomarkers, and translational integration across programs.
• Mentor medical directors and lead crossfunctional teams to advance portfolio strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Medical leadership

Clinical development

Regulatory interactions

Scientific communication

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Oncology board certification

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead medical strategy for solid tumor programs across development stages. You will provide scientific leadership, shape trial design, and collaborate with regulatory, translational, and medical affairs teams to ensure patient-centric development and successful program outcomes.

The role requires an MD/PhD with oncology board certification and 10+ years in oncology, including global development leadership and regulatory interactions.