Medical Director
Job Details
- Req ID:
- R010287
- Location:
- London, London, City of, UK -- [Remote/Home-Based]
- Category:
- Commercial
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
This is a remote role
Summary
The Medical Affairs Director will lead the development and execution of the Europe and International (EUR/INT) Medical Affairs GEA strategy. They will work with the Senior Medical Director and support them in developing the Scientific Strategy. This role critical to the future success of the organisation.
As a key member of the EUR/INT Therapy Area Brand Team, the role will demand high levels of cross functional collaboration.
The incumbent has responsibility for ensuring all activities are executed in
accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to ABPI, EFPIA and GCP regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.
Essential Functions
- Review and critically appraise scientific literature to identify key drivers that differentiate Jazz in GEA and work with cross functional members to create the overall brand strategy and tactical implementation plans
- Ensure the EUR/INT KOL and educational activities are of a high scientific quality and coordinated
- The incumbent will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of GEA and related diseases in order to position him/herself as an expert in the field
- Act as GEA subject matter expert and facilitate knowledge transfer to country medical teams and country commercial teams
- Lead and contribute to the regional understanding of the competitive landscape in GEA and communicate intelligence to the medical and marketing team as appropriate
- Lead the team in the creation of training material and other scientific materials in collaboration with marketing and other appropriate internal stakeholders
- As a scientific authority support the associate medical director(s) in their review and approve medical content in promotional and non- promotional materials
Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Lead the development and implementation of the EUR/INT medical affairs GEA strategy aligned to commercial growth drivers
Data Generation and Publication Planning
- Lead development of GEA IEGP / publication plans ensuring that the needs of the EUR/INT data generation are covered
- Lead the publication of customer initiated data or reviews in line with Jazz GEA strategy
- Obtain the approval and implementation of these projects in line with relevant pharmaceutical regulations and Jazz SOPs as appropriate
- Lead the development and execution of GEA study plans to provide post marketing data to support the portfolio
External Relationships
- Guide & support the solid tumor team to interact and liaise with national and international KOLs in the field of GEA
- Guide & support development of EUR/INT KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information with the regional and country teams
- Deliver non-promotional clinical/scientific presentations relating to Jazz’s GEA portfolio and its development or differentiation as required
- Attend appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments as agreed by the senior medical director, soild tumour
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to understand the detailed science and clinical aspects of the Solid Tumour portfolio
- Excellent presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of spoken English
- Proven track record of launching new products in Specialty medicine, preferably in Solid Tumour
- Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration at all levels of the organisation as well as with external customers
- Able to demonstrate clear understanding and experience of competitive study design and execution
- Willingness to travel frequently
- Excellent work ethic and demonstrates ability to matrix manage and work well in a cross functional team
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Experience in medical affairs, including regional experience
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
- Strong preference for a medical doctor/pharmacist, ideally with experience in Solid Tumour
- PhD or higher science degree
- Preferred medical affairs experience
- Experience of working in a regional medical affairs role is highly desirable
- Good understanding of healthcare systems and the needs of payors
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.