[Hiring] Executive Director, Medical Communications @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Executive Director, Global Head of Medical Communications, is the senior leader responsible for defining, leading and transforming the Medical Communications function at Jazz. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Affairs Officer and serving on the GCO Medical Affairs Leadership Team, this role is accountable for enterprise-wide strategy, organizational performance, innovation, capability building and operational excellence across all therapeutic areas. The role establishes Medical Communications as a strategic business capability that advances scientific leadership, evidence dissemination, healthcare professional engagement and organizational impact.

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy and long-term evolution of Medical Communications.
• Shape enterprise priorities and ensure communication plans align with evidence generation, development and commercialization objectives.
• Represent the function in executive governance forums and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Functional Leadership

• Provide oversight of publications, congress activity, scientific narrative development, scientific content, medical education materials, omnichannel engagement content and evidence dissemination.
• Ensure consistency, quality and scientific excellence globally.
• Build and maintain best-in-class standards, processes and governance.

Innovation, AI and Digital Transformation

• Own the digital and innovation roadmap for Medical Communications.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies including generative AI, content automation, advanced analytics, intelligent search, modular content development and omnichannel engagement platforms.
• Establish governance and responsible use frameworks while ensuring Jazz remains at the forefront of industry innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scientific quality, customer experience and business impact through innovative technologies and operating models.

People and Organizational Leadership

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing global team.
• Create an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, accountability and employee development.
• Establish succession plans, leadership development pathways and capabilities required for future growth.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources across therapeutic areas and strategic priorities.

Cross Functional Partnership

• Develop strong partnerships across Jazz including partners in R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance and Patient Advocacy organizations.
• Drive integrated planning and execution across the product lifecycle.
• Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels and foster a culture of collaboration and shared accountability.

Operational Excellence and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, operating procedures, quality standards and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase agility, quality, compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, industry guidance, publication standards and internal policies.

Financial and Business Accountability

• Manage global budgets, vendor partnerships, and resourcing strategies.
• Ensure investments deliver measurable business value and support strategic objectives.
• Monitor performance indicators and communicate outcomes to executive leadership.
• Drive appropriate prioritization and resource allocation decisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience and a minimum of 10 years leading Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, Publications or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading global organizations, enterprise transformation initiatives and innovation programs.

Key Competencies

• Executive leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Enterprise influence
• Scientific communication expertise
• Organizational transformation
• Digital and AI literacy
• Talent development
• Business acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Financial accountability
• Change leadership
• Collaboration and integrity

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation