Senior Research Manager, Patient-Centered Outcomes

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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.

Brief Description:

At Jazz Pharmaceuticals, we focus on developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no options — so they can live their lives more fully.

Jazz is a fully integrated, growing, global biopharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates in two key therapeutic areas: neuroscience and oncology. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. We are an industry leader in sleep disorders and epilepsy and are growing our presence in oncology including hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Across our commercial franchises and development programs, we focus on innovative therapies and support for adults and children living with these conditions. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Our purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families.

We know that to innovate to transform the lives of patients, we must first invest in our people. Our team makes Jazz Pharmaceuticals what it is today. We’re passionate about helping to change and save lives, and from day one we are connected by the knowledge that we’re making an important difference by providing our medicines to patients across the globe. These aren’t just words. We live and breathe our purpose and values, and every career we build reflects the difference we want to make in the world.

The Senior Research Manager of Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) will be responsible for supporting the PCO team of scientific experts in the development and execution of clinical outcome assessment (COA) strategies and tactical plans across the Neuroscience and Oncology Therapeutic Areas globally, in both clinical trials and non-interventional/observational studies. With the evolution of regulator and payer needs, and the evolution of the underlying science of COAs, this is a complex task which requires a well-organized, creative and solution-oriented leader. Likewise, success in this space requires exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to work with and across functions and regions.

Essential Functions

• Support the development and execution of COA strategies and tactical plans across the Neuroscience and Oncology 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 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.
• Support the Head of PCO and the PCO team 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 RFP/RFQ development and support to procure COA services
  • Attends all project team meetings so 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
• Training Coordinator for PCO identifying training needs for new staff
• Support onboarding of new employees and contingent workers and ensure they are properly equipped with Jazz equipment
• Act as the PCO Procurement and Contracting Coordinator
  • Reviews proposals and participates in selection of vendors
  • Submits JazzEngage requests on behalf of PCO Head
  • Oversees end to end process of PCO contracting (JazzEngage, JazzAgree, SAP)
• Forecast and manage PCO project budget needs (including FTEs, travel, education/professional development, etc.)
• Track and manage status of PCO proposals, projects, and all other activities.
• Pharmacovigilance Key Stakeholder (AE generating studies for ex-US Jazz marketed products)

Required/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 7 years’ experience, with 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 Neuroscience and/or Oncology would be preferred.
• Experience in leading strategically, communicating with impact, and creating a strong, inclusive, energizing culture is required.
• Excellent organization 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, and 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

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

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.

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 $132,000-$198,000. 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