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
life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no
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. The Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Hematology-Oncology, position is a strategic leadership role responsible for collaborating with the other members of the Hematology-Oncology US Medical Affairs Leadership team and with other Medical and Commercial leaders to manage and inspire a team of National MSLs. This leader will ensure that the team delivers field-based medical support aligned with our products research and business objectives. This position will be reporting into the National Director, US Medical Affairs, MSLs, Oncology.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide guidance to MSLs in cultivating current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine at the local, regional, and national levels in the field of Hematology-Oncology: ALL, sAML, VOD. The MSL Associate Director will lead, manage, coach, train, and develop MSL direct reports to support high performance, and to align with strategic direction for the Jazz Oncology Franchise. In addition, the Associate Director, MSLs will ensure the maintenance of clear territory engagement plans and hold the team accountable for both adhering to those plans as well as ensuring collection and summary reporting of clinical insights and unanswered customer questions received from external contacts. The Associate Director, MSLs will support the development of a high level of scientific acumen, strategic thinking, engagement, and both internal and external credibility for the MSL team. The Associate Director, MSLs will work closely with the Medical Leadership Team and will proactively communicate team needs as well as establish a positive and collaborative team culture. S/He will define, clarify, and manage the US team priorities while promoting collaboration within the team and with customers. The Associate Director, MSLs will appropriately deploy MSLs to respond to unsolicited questions. This individual will appropriately collaborate with the commercial field team to address challenges, establish strategic partnerships, and better understand the therapeutic areas landscape. This position will ensure that all interactions and activities in the territories adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
Manage and develop the MSL team including hiring, developing, field training, performance evaluation, motivation, and disciplinary activities in alignment with the company’s corporate strategies and objectives
Assess, manage, and develop for the appropriate level and capabilities skill set of MSL to achieve business objectives
Maintain current / up to date clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas and ensure MSL scientific credibility and acumen
Develop and maintain productive and appropriate relationships with individuals in other parts of Jazz’s Commercial and R&D organizations
Manage T&E and ensure timely completion of other administrative responsibilities for direct reports
Commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as critical leadership characteristics including accountability, talent development, continuous feedback, working within teams, instilling trust, and valuing differences
MD, PharmD, or PhD degree. Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, including at least 2 years of proven successful managing experience. Experience in managing a team of MSLs preferred.
Demonstrated acumen in presenting clinical and pre-clinical data to external audiences and internal stakeholders required
Strong leadership, team building, negotiation, and ability to execute
Field-based position requiring up to 60% travel
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.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.