Job Details

Req ID:
R040097

Location:
California - [Remote/Home-Based]

Category:
Commercial

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

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.

The Associate Director, Global Medical and Promotional Regulatory Affairs will be a member of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Global Medical and Promotional Regulatory Affairs group and will be leading the promotional materials review activities; will be responsible for directing the regulatory aspects of internal and external communications, including advertising and promotional activities in the US; will provide insight, judgment and sound decisions on promotional and non-promotional programs and tactics for assigned products in oncology or assigned therapeutic area.

The Associate Director works autonomously and collaboratively with Regulatory, Medical, Legal/Compliance and Commercial organizations. The individual develops and applies expertise to ensure promotional programs and tactics are compliant with regulations and company policies while supporting the achievement of business objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the promotional material review committee (PMRC) for assigned products/therapeutic areas in the US for Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Under the direction of the US lead Promotional Regulatory Affairs, provides input on decisions regarding concepts and draft promotional materials to satisfy the letter and spirit of FDA promotional regulations, corporate standards and policies and business objectives.
• As needed may serve as the Promotional Regulatory Affairs lead for a new product launch through contributions to the US Core launch team for assigned product.
• Provide regulatory advice, and support to the organization. Lead the PMRC process and manage regulatory aspects of the review and approval for product promotional materials, maintain compliance of promotional materials with the governing FDA regulations, and submit promotional materials to the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) in a timely fashion.
• Further develop independent leadership skills and regulatory subject matter expertise.
• Chair review meetings by leading discussion of the material being discussed and collaborating with other cross-functional reviewers to determine next steps and approval status.
• Ensure that content, quality, accuracy, and format of submissions comply with applicable internal policies and procedures as well as FDA guidance and regulations.
• Effectively partner with Regulatory colleagues, Medical Affairs, Legal/Compliance, Marketing and other departments as needed to ensure the thorough, timely and efficient review of all materials.
• Provide regulatory support for Medical Affairs Review Committee (MARC) and publications review.
• Contribute to the development of regulatory strategy through assigned Global Regulatory team.
• Provide guidance and expertise on new marketing concepts and promotional tactics for assigned product(s).
• Lead interactions with FDA/OPDP for assigned product(s) including submission of materials for advisory comments for full approval and accelerated approval products.
• Further develop depth and current awareness of evolving FDA regulations and interpretations, FDA advisory comments, enforcement letters and policy issues affecting the pharmaceutical/biologics industry. Interprets and communicates FDA perspective to relevant stakeholders and recommends policy and/or process changes as needed, consulting with Regulatory colleagues as appropriate.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• B.S or B.A. degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent (a non-scientific degree with industry experience to compliment the degree) and a substantial increasingly responsible experience in the pharmaceutical industry; direct experience in advertising and promotional material review (Regulatory or otherwise) is required. Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. PharmD) strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations and guidelines.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.

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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: $160,000.00 - $240,000.00

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: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.

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.