Senior Director, New Product Planning – Oncology Lead

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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. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Commercial Due Diligence Leadership
  • Lead Commercial Assessments: Direct the full scope of commercial due diligence for external assets (pre-clinical through commercial stage). This includes validating the unmet need, target patient and treater populations, competitive landscape, and market access environment.
  • Revenue Forecasting: Build and own the long-term revenue forecasts that underpin deal valuation models. Develop multiple scenarios (planning case, upside, downside) based on clinical trial outcomes, label claims, payer restrictions, competitive dynamics, and strategic commercialization options to maximize value.
  • Primary & Secondary Research: Execute on, commission, and synthesize multiple simultaneous, rapid-turnaround primary and secondary market research (KOL interviews, payer boards) to validate clinical value propositions during active deal sprints.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional colleagues (e.g., executive leadership, Market Access, Business Units/Commercial teams, regional stakeholders) as necessary for deal assumption development and socialization
• Deal Strategy & Portfolio Fit
  • Strategic Thesis Development: Define the "Why" for every transaction. Articulate how specific external assets fit within the Oncology portfolio strategies, analyzing potential synergies and risks.
  • Therapeutic Area Strategy: Collaborate with R&D, corporate development, corporate strategy, and commercial leadership to define the "areas of interest" (search fields) for business development. Identify white space in the market where the company should actively hunt for assets.
• Digital Transformation and Diligence Innovation
  • Pioneer Next-Generation Diligence: Spearhead the transition from traditional commercial assessment methodologies to a reimagined, tech-forward approach. Integrate cutting-edge tools and advanced predictive analytics into the commercial diligence and valuation process
  • Drive Change Management: Champion a culture of continuous learning and high adaptability (growth mindset) within the deal teams to drive the adoption of innovative methodologies and processes.
• Executive Communication & Governance
  • Investment Committee Presentations: Create and deliver high-stakes presentations to EC members and Board of Directors (as needed), succinctly summarizing the commercial opportunity, risks, and strategic rationale for a deal, and effectively responding to/integrating leadership questions/feedback
  • Risk Assessment: Provide objective views on commercial scenarios and risks (e.g., launch trajectory, competitive dynamics) to ensure leadership makes informed "Go/No-Go" decisions.

Qualifications

·        Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced scientific degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) strongly preferred.

Experience and Skills

·        15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 10 years focused on Corporate Development, Business Development, or Strategic Consulting.

·        Deep expertise in oncology and commercial diligence methodologies.

·        Proven track record of leading commercial diligence (M&A or Licensing)

·        Advanced forecasting skills specific to deal valuation.

·        Ability to interpret complex clinical data packages and translate them into commercial value drivers.

·        Proven record of managing multiple active diligence projects simultaneously under tight timelines.

Key Metrics for Success

·        Quality, accuracy, and expansiveness of commercial perspectives.

·        Efficiency of the diligence process (speed to quality decision).

·        Contribution to overall NPP objectives (e.g., opportunity assessment throughput, deal milestone volume achievement)

·        Successful identification and advocacy for assets that eventually accrete value to the organization.

·        Excellent communication skills as demonstrated in both written and oral presentations, with experience influencing and presenting to top-level biotech/pharma management

Travel:10 to 20%

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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.

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:

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.html