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Reporting to the General Manager (GM) Germany, the Country Medical Director Germany is responsible for the development and execution of the German medical affairs strategy and programs that support the successful commercialization of current and future Jazz Pharmaceuticals products. As a strategic partner to the GM, the incumbent will lead the German Medical Affairs department and serve as the primary medical representative to internal stakeholders and external audiences. The Country Medical Director will be a key member of the German core leadership team and contribute to regional and global medical initiatives, ensuring alignment with Jazz’s values and enterprise goals.
Strong leadership to guide the medical team and influence cross-functional collaboration.
Compliance excellence, ensuring all activities adhere to German regulatory and legal frameworks, as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ internal policies and healthcare compliance standards.
Building and Leading a High-Impact Medical Affairs Function:
Lead, develop, manage and build a high-performing, fully integrated Medical Affairs department by consistently applying and exemplifying Jazz’s high-performance practices.
Provide coaching and mentorship to the Medical Affairs personnel (direct and indirect reports), fostering their professional development and career growth.
Establish and maintain effective performance management practices, ensuring clear expectations and continuous, constructive feedback.
Maintain full accountability for legal and regulatory compliance in all local Medical Affairs activities
Establish credibility as a trusted medical expert among internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Commercial teams to ensure strategic alignment and scientific support for business objectives
Make high-impact medical and strategic decisions with broad organizational implications
Represent the affiliate perspective in Regional Medical Affairs Forums (such as EIMALT), ensuring the needs of the German team are understood and addressed.
Strategic Leadership in Country Medical Affairs Planning and Execution:
Ensure development and delivery of the Medical Affairs strategy and country plans in alignment with business and regional objectives
Manage Medical resource allocation and budget planning in line with strategic priorities
Provide timely, practical scientific data and publications to support commercial strategy and improve patient outcomes
Demonstrate the value of the portfolio through impactful data generation and dissemination
Contribute high-quality input to global and regional therapeutic area evidence generation plans
Build companion data generation strategies to enhance real-world evidence and medical education
Allocate adequate Medical team capacity to support ongoing R&D programs
Given the structure of the organization, the Country Medical Director may be expected to actively contribute to some operational medical activities, ensuring strategic goals are translated into impactful, hands-on execution across key initiatives
Driving Strategic Oncology Medical Affairs and Field Excellence in Germany:
Ensure transfer of field insights into appropriate levels of the organization to inform the German Oncology Medical Affairs strategy
Contribute to the development of the German Oncology Medical Affairs plan in close collaboration with business partners and aligned with EU/INT strategy
Oversee Medical Advisory Boards with national and international KEEs, ensuring strategic engagement and scientific exchange
Foster cross-functional collaboration to embed a Key Account Excellence mindset across the MSL team and ensure MSL contributions to Key Account strategies, ensuring tailored medical insights and scientific support
Support Jazz’s positioning as a scientific authority in oncology, haematology, and neurosciences through impactful medical engagement
Ensure full compliance with applicable German laws, including AMG and HWG, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Code of Conduct
Participate in relevant scientific congresses to remain current with medical advancements and to actively support national KEE engagement.
Collaborate closely with Jazz R&D Team to ensure successful execution of our R&D Clinical Development program and elevate R&D research footprint in Germany
Oversees country and site selection for Jazz-sponsored studies in Germany, in accordance with Jazz global Clinical Research & Development (CRD) processes and CRO-affiliate partnership frameworks.
Strategic Contributions as a Member of the German Leadership Team:
Serves as a key strategic member of the German Leadership Team, shaping the overall direction and success of the organization.
Contribute to the development and execution of overall German business objectives across functions
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing Medical Affairs teams
Deep understanding of the German healthcare system; Flexible, independent, proactive, and hands-on working style
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex scientific and clinical data
Enjoys setting ambitious goals, driving results, and innovating within compliance frameworks
Fluent in English and German (spoken and written)
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#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.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: .