Executive Director, Medical Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Define, guide, and revolutionize the Medical Communications department at Jazz.

• Lead the vision, strategic planning, and long-term development of Medical Communications.

• Align communication strategies with objectives for evidence generation, development, and commercialization.

• Represent the function in executive governance forums and offer strategic advice to senior leadership.

• Oversee publications, congress activities, scientific narrative development, scientific content, medical education materials, omnichannel engagement content, and evidence dissemination.

• Ensure consistency, quality, and scientific excellence on a global scale.

• Establish and maintain top-tier standards, processes, and governance.

• Own the digital and innovation roadmap, which includes generative AI, content automation, advanced analytics, intelligent search, modular content development, and omnichannel engagement platforms.

• Set up governance and responsible-use frameworks for emerging technologies.

• Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing global team.

• Create succession plans, leadership development pathways, and future capabilities.

• Build partnerships across R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, RWE, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance, and Patient Advocacy.

• Drive integrated planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.

• Establish governance frameworks, operating procedures, quality standards, and performance metrics.

• Promote continuous improvement in agility, quality, compliance, and efficiency.

• Manage global budgets, vendor relationships, and resourcing strategies.

• Monitor performance indicators and report outcomes to executive leadership.

• Drive prioritization and resource allocation decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or healthcare degree is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, PA, or equivalent).

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

• At least 10 years of experience leading Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, Publications, or related functions.

• Proven success in leading global organizations, enterprise transformation initiatives, and innovation programs.

• Executive leadership capabilities.

• Strong strategic thinking skills.

• Ability to influence at the enterprise level.

• Expertise in scientific communication.

• Experience in organizational transformation.

• Proficiency in digital and AI literacy.

• Skills in talent development.

• Solid business acumen.

• Proficient in stakeholder management.

• Financial accountability experience.

• Change leadership abilities.

• Strong collaboration and integrity skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation.

• Discretionary equity grants.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k retirement savings plan.

• Flexible paid vacation.