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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 and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
This Job Description provides a summary of the duties and/or characteristics of work performed and is not inclusive of every detail of the job for every individual assigned to the position. This description will be reviewed periodically and revised as duties and responsibilities change with business demands. Other duties not listed below may be assigned as needed.
Brief Description:
This role leads the team responsible for evaluation of new deals impacting the Global Regulatory Affairs and Drug Safety (GRADS) organization including, but not limited to Regulatory Affairs, Labeling, REMS, Regulatory Operations, CMC, Medical Safety including PV Operations EUQPPV Office as well as alliance management for existing and new partnerships within the GRADS space.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- The incumbent manages the team responsible for evaluation of new business development partnerships and alliance management of existing partnerships.
- Manage the strategy, negotiation, and provisions of the GRADS components of the Master Commercial Agreements with external partners involving product acquisitions, collaborations, distribution, co-marketing, co-promotion, joint ventures, and divestitures.
- End to End responsibility for GRADS implementation and maintenance for all business development partnerships. Serve as the conduit for ongoing alliance management issues between GRADS functions and the partner.
- Develop new ancillary regulatory agreements for complex deals that expand on development-related details not fully articulated within the master commercial agreement.
- Represent Jazz in negotiations with external partners and lead the agreement activities that have GRADS organizational impact.
- Interact closely with Legal, Business Development, and Corporate Alliance Management through the execution of strong processes for managing deals in the pre-execution space.
- Upon execution of all BD deals, ensure that deals are implemented within all GRADS functional areas.
- In collaboration with the leader of GRADS PV Alliance Management, create, design and maintain integrity of a Business Development Lifecycle Management system.
- Direct the resolution of highly complex business problems that have direct influence on the strategy or implementation for the GRADS Organization.
- Apply business and management expertise to drive operational performance across the GRADS organization.
- Provide leadership and direction through managers and individual contributors.
- Present complex processes, anticipates potential objections, and persuade others to adopt a different point of view if appropriate.
- Serve as a key resource and expert for others in the company in interpreting, developing, and applying GRADS considerations in the licensing strategy.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- BS Degree preferably in Technical discipline (science, engineering) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy) or related discipline.
- At least 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years focused on regulatory, PV or licensing roles.
- At least 5 years as a people manager of individual contributors or other people managers.
- Knowledge of the end to end drug/device/biologic development process.
- Experience with Business Development and/or development strategy and process for Licensing deals preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and effectively operate in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must have proven track record to be able to think critically, strategically, independently and problem solve.
- Must have high level of motivation, drive, and demonstration of Jazz leadership values.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and negotiation skills.
- Top notch interpersonal skills in difficult situations.
- Driver of change and innovation.
- Ability to work seamlessly with all levels of personnel.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and knowledge of cultural differences with experience in multi-country, multi-cultural environments.
- Excellent Microsoft office application skills as well as, e-mail and online meeting tool skills.
- Ability to accommodate 10% to 20% US and/or international travel.
People Manager Excellence
At Jazz, we believe that effective people leadership is essential to our success. Our people managers play a vital role in creating an environment where teams thrive, and individuals reach their full potential. Jazz invests in people managers to ensure they are equipped to drive performance, grow individuals and create belonging.
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.
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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.
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