[Hiring] Senior Director, Early Oncology @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Senior Director, Head of Early Phase Program Management is a pivotal strategic and operational leadership role within Global Clinical Development Operations (GCDO). Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Head of Clinical Operations, the incumbent will serve as a key member of the Clinical Operations Leadership Team, shaping the vision, operational strategy, and execution framework for Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ late-stage oncology / early phase clinical trial portfolio. This role requires a seasoned leader capable of bridging high-level strategic vision with granular technical detail. The Senior Director will partner closely with Clinical Development leadership in early program and study design, ensuring seamless execution planning, operational feasibility, and alignment with therapeutic area strategy. Additionally, the Senior Director will have a key role in reviewing comprehensive budgets and timelines in support of drug project governance and portfolio decision-making.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.S., or equivalent) in a life sciences, clinical research, or healthcare-related discipline preferred.
• Significant biopharmaceutical industry experience in clinical trial operations, with significant senior leadership responsibility in Global Study management.
• Direct line management (required), including leadership of people managers (preferred).

Requirements

• Proven Track Record (Early Phase): Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex clinical trials and multi-country portfolios, specifically in both early-phase (Phase 1) oncology (required) and healthy volunteer settings (preferred).
• Clinical Development Partnership: Demonstrated experience partnering directly with Clinical Development Leads to shape program strategy / study design, protocol feasibility, and overall execution planning.
• Governance & Budgeting: Proven track record of developing, presenting, and overseeing multi-million dollar clinical trial budgets and complex timelines to support formal drug project governance.
• Functional Leadership: Substantial experience in leadership roles within a global study management or clinical operations organization within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.
• Strategic Capability: A demonstrated track record of strategic function leadership, organizational design, and departmental vision setting. (Desirable)
• Technical & Enterprise Balance: Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical details within the function while consistently maintaining a strategic enterprise perspective.
• Strategic Partnering: Skilled at collaborating with Clinical Development and medical experts to translate scientific concepts into operationally viable study designs and execution plans.
• Governance & Financial Acumen: Adept at constructing, analyzing, and presenting integrated program / study budgets and timelines for high-level governance review and strategic decision-making.
• Self-Starter & Results-Driven: A highly motivated, resilient self-starter with a proactive approach to solving complex operational challenges.
• Global Mindset & Flexibility: Proven capability to operate effectively across a matrixed global environment, requiring time zone flexibility to support multi-regional teams and study sites.
• High-Performance Culture Builder: Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and embed high-performance practices within a growing study management organization.
• Communication & Influencing: Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing decisions at executive leadership levels.

Benefits

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

Company Description

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.