[Hiring] Director of Learning and Development @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Director of Learning and Development (EMD / Sleep) leads the Epilepsy/Movement Disorders (EMD) and Sleep L&D team and is responsible for the strategy, performance, and execution of the EMD and Sleep learning and development programs. This role reports to the Senior Director of Learning & Development and is accountable for leading and developing a high-performing team consisting of an Associate Director/Senior Training Manager leveled team who cover Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market Access training for Sales, Market Access, and Medical Affairs colleagues in Sleep and EMD.

This role owns the EMD / Sleep learning strategy and outcomes, translating business needs into prioritized training and ensuring delivery of high-quality learning programs that improve performance of the field (sales, medical, and market access employees).

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.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Strategy & Direction
  • Set clear direction for the L&D EMD / Sleep team, partnering with the head of Learning & Development.
  • Translate business needs into clear priorities, scope, and success measures for the team.
  • Partner with EMD / Sleep franchise and functional leaders to translate disease strategies into role-based learnings.
  • Oversee the design, delivery, and facilitation of training programs and learning solutions.
  • Ensure the team delivers high-quality, reliable trainings with clear expectations.
  • Measure and monitor training effectiveness, using insights to continuously improve programs.
  • Build and lead a high-performing, scalable team.
• Collaboration
  • Serve as the senior CX L&D representative, engaging stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, and Market Access.
  • Represent the EMD / Sleep L&D team in cross-functional forums and planning discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in learning and development, capability building, or commercial excellence within a pharmaceutical organization.
• 6-8 years of experience leading people, including managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams that include Senior Managers, Associate Directors, or equivalent roles.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of learning & development, including adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Strong judgment in balancing learning strategy, program design, and delivery realities.
• Proven ability to lead teams in developing and delivering learning programs across complex environments.
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing team, including resource planning and performance management.
• Oversee development and implementation of training on CRM systems, data analytics, and digital tools.
• Mentor, coach, and elevate a high-performing team of 5 Sr. Training Managers and 1 Assoc. Director of L&D.
• Act as the primary steward of regulatory firewalls between Commercial and Medical Affairs L&D initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid vacation.
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation.
• Discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.