Country Medical Director, Canada (Remote)

  • Remote/Home-based
  • Canada
  • Posted 3 weeks ago

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Job title:

Country Medical Director, Canada (Remote)

Company

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Job description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career siteJazz 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. Please visit for more information.Job DescriptionPurpose: Leadership and oversight of medical strategy development and execution for the Canadian business across all therapeutic areas. Enterprise leader acting as core member on the Canadian Leadership Team, EUR/INT Regional Medical Leadership Team (EIMALT), reporting to the General Manager, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada.The role is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks, including but not limited to local Canadian regulations, company policies, healthcare compliance procedures as well as Jazz valuesEssential Functions:Leadership of Medical Affairs DepartmentLead, develop, and build a high-performing, fully integrated Medical Affairs DepartmentManage, coach, and develop Medical Affairs personnel (direct and indirect reports)Role model and exemplify Cultural valuesCo-lead the development and oversight of the launch center of excellenceStrategic and Tactical PlanningEnsure development and delivery of the Medical Affairs strategy and country plans in close collaboration with business partners, BU heads and General Manager.Set departmental SMART objectives and track, measure, and report progress of plans and budgetsEnsure Canadian needs are effectively communicated to partners in the EUR/INT regional office to maintain alignment on strategy and plans at all levelsProvide high-quality input in Global/Region TA integrated evidence generation plans and proactively address local-specific evidence gaps with Canadian studies to ensure accelerated access and effective integration of new therapies in routine clinical practiceBuild companion data generation strategy to enhance Canadian real-world experience and educationDefine early/expanded access programs needs for Canada and support execution of Managed Access Programs (MAPs)Allocate adequate Medical team capacity to support ongoing R&D program in CanadaSystems, Processes, and Ways of WorkingEnsure systems, processes, and ways of working facilitate:Effective execution of the medical planExpert scientific knowledge for all Medical Affairs team membersEffective Key Account Planning with cross-functional partnersEffective planning and utilization of National Key Opinion LeadersData generation activities, including Investigator Sponsored StudiesOptimized Canadian participation in priority global registration trials to support development of new innovative therapies, building early advocacy and understanding challenges prior to launchDigital enablement strategies to optimize stakeholder engagement, education, and insight gatheringDevelopment of ongoing capabilities in the Medical Affairs organization (e.g., strategic account management, diverse stakeholder engagement, AI/digital enablement etc…)Clinical Research Operations leadership (e.g., for EAPs, IITs, locally-led RWE studies, global studies, etc.)External RelationshipsDevelop influential relationships with National Key Opinion LeadersAttend appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and support National KOL activitiesSupport the development of Jazz EU/RoW positioning as the scientific authority on oncology, helping drive national KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information via the MSL teamCo-represent Jazz voice and scientific voice together with General ManagerRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong experience leading medical organizations in Canada with a working knowledge and understanding of the healthcare systemPharmaceutical industry experience in a comparable role, ideally with knowledge of Oncology, Neurology, and specialty pharmaA proven track record of building high-performing Medical Affairs teamsMust have experience in launching new products, market shaping, and launch readiness activitiesStrong leadership skills with demonstrable ability to influence at all levels internally and externallyAbility to drive executional excellence in regulatory, clinical, and medical strategies across a broader regional frameworkUnderstanding of R&D strategy and execution of registration clinical programExcellent communication skills, including strong presentation skillsFlexible, independent, and proactive working styleAbility to critically analyze complex dataExcellent planning and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal relationship-building skills/collaboration and teamworkCommitment to advancing Canada’s representation in regional strategic regulatory decisionsWillingness to travel frequentlyBilingual (French and English) is an asset, both spoken and writtenRequired/Preferred Education and Licenses:Strong preference for a Medical Doctor or Scientific Graduate (ideally with a higher scientific qualification e.g., PhD or PharmD, etc.)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 CANADA BASED CANDIDATES ONLYJazz Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. and Celator Pharmaceuticals Corp. are 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: $220,000.00 – $330,000.00Individual 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 pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.At Jazz/Celator, 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, Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, RRSP, and paid vacation.

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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:16:50 GMT

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