Associate Medical Director, Solid Tumors

at  Jazz Pharmaceuticals

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical 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 and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharma.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Reporting directly to the Country Medical Director , the Associate Medical Director Solid Tumors is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the country/regional Medical Affairs strategy and programs that support specialist products in gastro-intestinal tumors and breast cancer.
The Jazz mission is to bring meaningful medicines to patients with high unmet need. Our products have a significant impact on patients. As a key member of the country/regional team, the role will demand high levels of cross functional collaboration and customer orientation.
The incumbent has responsibility for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to local, EFPIA, AKG, GCP and IFPMA regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Self-starter, positive attitude
• Problem-solving oriented mindset
• Ability to critically analyse complex data
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Strong inter-personal relationship building skills/collaboration and teamwork
• Knowledge of solid tumor market, especially GI-Tumors and/or breast cancer
• Experience with early benefit assessment (IQWIG)
• Experience developing and implementing Medical Affairs plans at a country level
• Experience of working in an affiliate Medical Affairs role a distinct advantage
• Experience in establishing strong influential relationships with academic societies
• Good command of English both spoken and written

REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND LICENSES

• Relevant scientific degree required (medicine, pharmacy, biology, chemistry or other live-science degree)
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry
  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

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