Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Associate Director, Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals$172K — $258K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of experience in PCOs/COAs environments, evidence generation, or related fields in pharma/consultancy.
  • Oncology experience is essential, with Neuroscience experience preferred.
  • Proven strategic leadership and impactful communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
  • Effective written and oral communication with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute COA strategies and tactical plans globally across Oncology and Neuroscience.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to raise awareness of COAs in various development processes.
  • Build trust and communication lines with internal collaborators across multiple divisions.
  • Identify COA measurement approaches and advise on COA endpoint strategies.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and KOLs to ensure timely completion of COA projects.
  • Support project budget management and coordinate internal approvals for studies.
  • Serve as a key stakeholder for pharmacovigilance, managing AE generating studies for marketed products.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Flexible paid vacation.
  • Annual cash bonus or incentive compensation eligibility.
  • Discretionary equity grants through the Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
Full Job Description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site

Job Description

Essential Functions

  • Support and lead the development and execution of COA strategies and tactical plans across the Oncology and Neuroscience Therapeutic Areas globally, in both the US and EUR/International regions, in collaboration with cross-functional teams (i.e., Global Molecule Teams, brands, Global Value & HEOR, Global Medical Affairs, and other groups). 
  • Support and lead the collaboration with functional leadership and senior leadership to build awareness about the potential role of COAs in product development, commercial development, indication identification, and other activities.
  • Actively build trust and lines of communication with internal collaborators in both the US and EUR/International regions: Patient Advocacy, Procurement, Finance, Biostats, Clinical, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Commercial, Market Access, Legal, etc.
  • Work with the Head of PCO and cross-functional teams to identify COA measurement approaches (using existing or de novo measures) and advise COA endpoint strategies
  • In collaboration with the Head of PCO and other PCO team members, define the scope of work for and manage relationships with vendors and KOLs for the timely completion of COA projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance.
  • Manage relationships with vendors for the timely completion of COA projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with tasks including but not limited to:
    • Supporting and leading RFP/RFQ development and support to procure COA services
    • Attends all project team meetings to track project timelines and deliverables
    • Performs project administrative functions
    • Point of contact for financial communications including invoicing, payment, and accrual discussions
    • Establishes and maintains storage of study documents
    • PV Project Lead/Adverse Event Monitor
    • Coordinates and secures all internal Jazz approvals, yielding study materials ready for ethics submission
    • Secures FMV approval for any HCP or patient engagement
  • Support with forecasts and manages PCO project budget needs (including FTEs, travel, education/professional development, etc.)
  • Tracks and manages status of PCO proposals, projects, and all other activities.
  • Pharmacovigilance System Master File Key Stakeholder (AE generating studies for ex-US Jazz marketed products)

Required/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A minimum of three years’ experience working in PCOs/COAs environments and experience in evidence generation/HEOR/RWE/Medical Affairs/Market Access in a pharmaceutical company and/or consultancy is preferred.
  • Experience in Oncology is essential. Experience in Neuroscience is desired.
  • Experience in leading strategically, communicating with impact, and creating a strong, inclusive, energizing culture is required.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Team-worker, good cross-functional collaboration
  • Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, SAP
  • Proven proficiency with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and facilitation skills are a necessity
  • Must be able to prioritize and multi-task, work effectively with little or no direction, and build collaborative relationships with management, partners, and peers
  • Must be able to work in a highly energetic, flexible, and fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to engage in self-development to keep up to date with changes in the COA field
  • 10 to 20% Domestic and International travel is required

 

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree is essential, a Masters/PhD is preferred

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FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
 

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. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is:

$172,000.00 - $258,000.00

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. 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. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html

About Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes medicines for patients with serious diseases. The company's portfolio of products and product candidates is focused on neuroscience and oncology therapeutic areas. Jazz Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Learn more about Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Size
3,200 employees
Market Cap
$10.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$238.6 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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