Senior Director, Global Study Management - Remote US/UK in City of London

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.

The Senior Director, Head of Global Study Management is a key leadership role within Clinical Operations at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Head of Clinical Operations, the successful candidate will sit on the Clinical Operations Leadership Team and play an integral role in shaping strategic vision, operational execution, and organizational capability across Global Study Management and Clinical Operations more broadly at Jazz. This role requires a Clinical Operations expert with a strong track record in clinical trial delivery, strategic functional leadership, and robust financial acumen.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Vision: Define and articulate the strategic vision and long-term direction for the Global Study Management function, aligned with GCDO and broader R&D strategic goals. Serve as an active and impactful member of the Clinical Operations Leadership Team, contributing to overall department governance, resource planning, and operational excellence.
• Study Delivery & Operational Oversight: Partner with Program Leadership and Strategic Trial Optimization in the operational planning and execution of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ clinical trial portfolio. Ensure robust operational oversight of trial execution against established key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, quality standards, and budget targets.
• Line Management & Capability Building: Provide direct leadership, mentoring, and professional development to Global Study Management leaders, enabling succession planning and top-talent retention. Build and scale functional capabilities, ensuring Global Study Management teams have the competencies, tools, and resources required to plan and execute complex trials.
• Enterprise Partnering & Cross-Functional Alignment: Build effective, collaborative partnerships across Global Clinical Development Operations and R&D stakeholders (including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Quality Assurance, and Global Supply Chain).
• Financial Oversight & Budgetary Control: Drive financial stewardship and budgetary control across the Global Study Management function. Oversee financial planning, trial forecasting, resource allocation, and contribute to cost optimization initiatives across all global clinical trials.
• Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Ensure all global study management activities adhere strictly to ICH GCP guidelines, applicable global regulatory requirements and company SOPs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven Track Record in Clinical Trial Delivery: Demonstrated track record of leading complex, global Phase I–IV clinical study execution across multiple therapeutic areas (Required).
• Deep experience of Oncology, Rare Disease or Neuroscience (preferred).
• Functional Leadership Experience: Extensive leadership experience within a global study management or clinical operations organization in the biopharmaceutical industry or Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
• Strategic Capability: A demonstrated track record of strategic functional leadership, organizational design, and departmental vision setting (Desirable).
• Technical & Enterprise Balance: Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical details within the function while consistently maintaining a strategic enterprise perspective.
• Strategic Partnering: Skilled at collaborating with Clinical Development and medical experts to translate scientific concepts into operationally viable study designs and execution plans.
• Financial Acumen: Adept at constructing, analyzing, and optimizing functional workforce budgets in support of short- and mid-term planning activities.
• Self-Starter & Results-Driven: A highly motivated, resilient self-starter with a proactive approach to solving complex operational challenges.
• Global Mindset & Flexibility: Proven capability to operate effectively across a matrixed global environment, requiring time zone flexibility to support multi-regional teams and study sites.
• High-Performance Culture Builder: Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and embed high-performance practices within a growing study management organization.
• Communication & Influencing: Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing decisions at executive leadership levels.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Allied Health, or related field required; advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, or MBA) strongly preferred.
• Significant biopharmaceutical industry experience in clinical trial operations, with significant senior leadership responsibility in Global Study management.
• Direct line management (required), including leadership of people managers (preferred).

Closing date for applications is November 6.

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.