Associate Medical Director, Medical Safety

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients’ lives by identifying, developing and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We are continuing to expand our commercial product portfolio and our research and development pipeline in therapeutic areas that can leverage our unique expertise. Our therapeutic areas of focus include sleep and hematology/oncology – areas in which we have a deep understanding of the patient journey and a suite of products and product candidates to address critical needs. We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team. If you’re looking to be a part of a company with an unwavering commitment to improving patients’ lives and being a great place to work, we hope you’ll explore our career openings and get to know Jazz Pharmaceuticals. 1 Essential Functions/Responsibilities The Associate Medical Director / Global Safety Physician is responsible for implementing the global safety strategy and monitoring the overall safety profile for Jazz Pharmaceuticals products (investigational and marketed) throughout its lifecycle. This includes generating all major pre‑and post‑marketing safety deliverables including signal, benefit‑risk evaluation and risk management activities. Provide medical safety/PV inputs to the assigned products at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, including the Clinical Development program of all phases, Investigator Sponsored, Compassionate Use, and Disease Monitoring Programs; liaise with Clinical Sciences, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and other entities to contribute to overall study execution while ensuring safety strategy and operational excellence. Provide medical/safety/PV inputs to Jazz Pharmaceuticals Commercial organization to support global launch activities for assigned products. Participate in the preparation and review of safety‑related section(s) for clinical, regulatory and scientific documents including protocols, informed consent/assent forms, case report forms (CRFs), statistical plans, clinical study reports/synopses, integrated summaries of safety, NDAs/BLA, MAA, CTD submissions, regulatory agency responses, IRB/EC requests, briefing books, manuscripts, journal articles and other documents as needed, ensuring safety profile reflected for assigned products. Collaborate in the creation and maintenance of Company Core Safety Information (CCSI) and with the Jazz Labeling Committee ensure implementation of CCSI in all Reference Safety Information (RSI) including Investigator Brochures (IBs), Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS), national labels and other associated product labeling. Perform review of medical/scientific literature to identify literature relevant for signal detection activities and aggregate reporting for assigned products, as needed. Conduct signal detection activities to ensure signal identification, evaluation, validation for assigned products including individual and aggregate data analyses; interpretation of safety signals and trends; documentation and communication of safety assessments (written and verbal) of safety risks in collaboration with key internal/external stakeholders. Chair the Safety Management Team (SMT) of products under authority and participate in other executive forums for assigned products. Serve as the signatory and overseer of the preparation and review of pre‑and post‑marketing aggregate safety reports including PSURs/PBRERs, PADERs, DSURs, IND Annual Reports, and 6‑month SUSAR Line Listing Reports and ensure consistent communication of safety profile/topics across various regulatory safety documents for assigned products. Contribute to preparation of Risk Management Plans (RMPs) for assigned products ensuring identification of risks, appropriate risk minimization and effectiveness measures in accord with regulatory requirements. Provide guidance with adverse event (MedDRA) and drug (WHODrug) coding for clinical and post‑marketing safety data. Demonstrate knowledge and ensure compliance with current and applicable global PV regulations and guidelines (e.g., CIOMS, EMA, FDA, ICH, etc.), SOPs and quality standards; active involvement in inspection readiness activities, internal audits and external inspections. Represent PV in cross‑functional forums and committees involving products under responsibility to achieve the Company’s goals. Contribute to key performance indicators to ensure PV excellence. Maintain knowledge of Jazz Pharmaceuticals indications for investigational and/or marketed products assigned. Keep abreast of new PV/safety regulations and guidance from the regulatory authorities. 2 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of global PV regulatory environment with working knowledge of international regulations, initiatives, standards and Good Pharmacovigilance practices (GVP) including but not limited to the Americas and European Union. Working knowledge of safety databases (ARISg, ARGUS, or other safety database applications) and electronic data capture systems. MedDRA trained and working knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug coding dictionaries. Working experience with PV audit process with active participation in regulatory authority inspections is preferred. Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines in fast‑paced working environment. Knowledge of drug development process. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, resourcefulness and personal organization skills together with demonstrated cross‑functional teamwork. Computer literacy with proficiency in external regulatory databases, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Some national/international travel may be required. 3 Required/Preferred Education and Licenses MD required (or equivalent); medical licensure in at least one state preferred; clinical research and/or fellowship training in internal medicine or neuroscience, hematology/oncology or other relevant specialty is a plus. Minimum 3 years of drug safety/pharmacovigilance (PV) experience or 3 or more years clinical development experience. Other relevant experience may be considered. 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.

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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: $212,000.00 – $318,000.00. 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 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, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our benefits offerings please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr Jazz Pharmaceuticals