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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.
Purpose: Leadership and oversight of medical strategy development and execution for the Canadian business across all therapeutic areas. Enterprise leader acting as core member on the Canadian Leadership Team, EUR/INT Regional Medical Leadership Team (EIMALT), reporting to the General Manager, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada.
The role is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks, including but not limited to local Canadian regulations, company policies, healthcare compliance procedures as well as Jazz values

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong experience leading medical organizations in Canada with a working knowledge and understanding of the healthcare system
• Pharmaceutical industry experience in a comparable role, ideally with knowledge of Oncology, Neurology, and specialty pharma
• A proven track record of building high-performing Medical Affairs teams
• Must have experience in launching new products, market shaping, and launch readiness activities
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrable ability to influence at all levels internally and externally
• Ability to drive executional excellence in regulatory, clinical, and medical strategies across a broader regional framework
• Understanding of R&D strategy and execution of registration clinical program
• Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Flexible, independent, and proactive working style
• Ability to critically analyze complex data
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills/collaboration and teamwork
• Commitment to advancing Canada’s representation in regional strategic regulatory decisions
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset, both spoken and written

REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND LICENSES:

• Strong preference for a Medical Doctor or Scientific Graduate (ideally with a higher scientific qualification e.g., PhD or PharmD, etc.)
  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.