Medical Director, GI Oncology and Solid Tumors
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Medical Director, GI Oncology and Solid Tumors will report to the Executive Director, Solid Tumors and assume a key role within the US Medical Affairs organization. The Medical Director (MD) will provide leadership and direction to a cross functional Medical Affairs team in the development and execution of the Medical Affairs plans and collaborate with the brand team and Clinical Development in the strategic planning and life cycle management of marketed and in-development products. Serving as the subject matter expert, the MD will provide direction and support to internal colleagues (sales, marketing, regulatory, and clinical), resolve medical issues, and provide critical input in the development of medical documents (product materials, research ideas, internal trainings, etc.) to ensure high strategic and scientific standards. The Medical Director will ensure strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders and professional societies in oncology and represent Medical Affairs externally through presentations at advisory boards, key scientific meetings, and interactions with our key investigators. They will work collaboratively with Jazz’s development partners or alliance partners as needed.
Job description
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with a matrix medical affairs team comprising of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Medical Communications, HEOR, PVO, and Medical Information to develop a scientific platform and a medical strategic plan.
- As a subject matter expert provide day-to-day clinical and medical guidance while working closely on joint projects with other members of the Medical Affairs team and other departments within Jazz; projects may include scientific congress/conference strategy and planning, advisory boards, publications, field force training, review of medical information standard response letters, health economics and epidemiology analyses, and marketing/policy related projects.
- Provide scientific input into publication strategy and review manuscripts for publication and abstracts and posters for presentation at scientific meetings.
- Participate in appropriate cross-functional and cross-company Clinical and Commercial teams to inform brand strategies and tactics and represent Medical Affairs.
- Participate in the Investigator Sponsored Trial review and educational grant process.
- Provide clinical and scientific support in responding to inquiries from healthcare professionals and managed care organizations.
- Ensure that all medical affairs presentations are consistent, accurate, and clinically meaningful.
- Provide medical input in the review and approval of promotional materials.
- Consistently demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude that exemplifies
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- An Advanced degree (MD, DO, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent) is required.
- Oncology experience required, preferably GI tumors and Breast Cancer.
- 5-10 years in medical affairs or similar roles within a pharmacological company or equivalent clinical tenure in oncology is required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal colleagues in sales, marketing, and managed care.
- Proven successful management of teams either directly or in a matrix environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build credible professional relations with Key Opinion Leaders.
- Ability to deliver scientific presentations.
- Self-starter with positive can-do attitude.
Requirements
- An Advanced degree (MD, DO, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent) is required.
- Oncology experience required, preferably GI tumors and Breast Cancer.
- 5-10 years in medical affairs or similar roles within a pharmacological company or equivalent clinical tenure in oncology is required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal colleagues in sales, marketing, and managed care.
- Proven successful management of teams either directly or in a matrix environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build credible professional relations with Key Opinion Leaders.
- Ability to deliver scientific presentations.
- Self-starter with positive can-do attitude.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Paid Vacation
- Annual Cash Bonus
- Incentive Compensation
- Discretionary Equity Grants
Company overview
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with significant operations in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2003 in California, the company specializes in developing and commercializing innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases, with a primary focus on oncology and neuroscience. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is renowned for its flagship product Xyrem (sodium oxybate), which treats excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in narcolepsy patients, generating substantial revenue for the company. The company's portfolio also includes treatments for epilepsy, sleep disorders, hematology, and oncology, with notable products such as Erwinaze, Defitelio, FazaClo, and Vyxeos. Through strategic acquisitions including GW Pharmaceuticals in 2021, Jazz expanded its neuroscience portfolio with cannabis-based medicines like Epidiolex for severe epilepsy syndromes. With approximately 2,800 employees worldwide and operations across multiple continents, Jazz Pharmaceuticals maintains a strong commitment to research and development, focusing on transforming biopharmaceutical discoveries into novel therapies for patients with limited treatment options. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Ireland, England, and Italy, and continues to pursue innovative approaches to address critical unmet medical needs in specialized therapeutic areas.