Director, Global Commercial Development, Neuroscience

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 www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the commercial development leader on the Global Molecule Team, leading execution of pre-commercial activities including development of: business case / recommendations, commercial rationale, target product profile, market analysis, value proposition, product features / presentation, tradename, global positioning / branding
• Lead cross-functional team to develop long-term strategic business plans, brand strategy and opportunity across global regions
• Contribute to shaping the molecule overall clinical and development strategy by integrating market dynamics, competitive intelligence, value positioning, regional input
• Advocate on behalf of customers (patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, payers) during product development interactions
• Spearhead commercial view of life cycle strategy, including assessment of new formulations, new indications, label enhancements and go/no-go decisions to maximize the value of the product portfolio
• Ensure seamless transition to the launch team at the appropriate time in the development cycle aligning with the launch excellence framework to execute a best in class global launch
• Support the development of revenue and financial forecasts associated with development programs and identify key strategic levers tied to investment decisions
• Present market insights and strategic recommendations to Senior Management

Required Experience

• 10+ years of commercial pharmaceutical work experience, 5+ years of which is new product planning and / or direct brand management experience
• Experience leading a commercialization planning effort for a near-term development or in-line product

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Very good understanding of pharmaceutical business and development including regulatory, clinical development, commercial related issues
• Able to gather and translate customer requirements for product development teams through market research and development of target product profiles
• Ability to formulate opinions and insights from desk research, market research, audit data, and competitive landscape, coalesce multiple viewpoints and pieces of information into a point of view
• Excellent analytical research skills and ability to translate market research output / audit data / other market inputs into actionable plans and compelling narratives
• Characteristics: Curious, desire to learn cross-functionally, openness to other viewpoints, inclusive, collaborative, detail-oriented, patient focused, empathic, visionary
• Superb analytical, critical thinking, risk assessment, stakeholder management skills
• Commercial participation in a product launch; Business development, medical affairs, market access, or drug development function in a pharmaceutical or biotech company a plus
• Neuroscience / psychiatry experience preferred
• Excel & PowerPoint high level of proficiency

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• BA in life science and MBA strongly preferred

Description of Physical Demands

• Occasional mobility within office environment.
• Routinely sitting for extended periods of time.
• Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery.

Description of Work Environment

• Work indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations and temperature changes.
• Frequent computer use at workstation.
• May move from one work location to another occasionally.
• Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands.
• Occasional public contact requiring appropriate business apparel.

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.