Director, Business Strategy and Operations, Global Clinical Development Operations (GCDO)

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Welcome to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharma company on a mission to innovate and transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people facing serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. Our diverse portfolio includes leading therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and a growing range of cancer treatments. With a patient-focused and science-driven approach, we are pioneering advancements in oncology and neuroscience. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and dedicated employees across multiple countries, all committed to serving patients worldwide.
Join Us as the Director of Business Strategy & Operations (BS&O) - GCDO As the Director, you will be the strategic business partner and Chief of Staff to the Head of Global Clinical Development Operations and the GCDO Leadership Team. Reporting to the Head of R&D Business Strategy & Operations, you will drive strategic alignment, operational cadence, workforce planning, and continuous improvement across our global clinical development operations organization.
Your Key Responsibilities 1. Chief of Staff & Operational Governance
Act as a trusted advisor and Chief of Staff to the Head of GCDO and the GCDO Leadership Team.
Lead the operational rhythm of GCDO: establish agendas, facilitate meetings, track action items, and drive execution.
Align GCDO priorities with enterprise R&D strategy and support preparation for key meetings.
Represent GCDO in key R&D operational committees and cross-functional forums.

2. Workforce Planning & Resource Data Stewardship
Lead proactive, multi-year workforce planning in partnership with Finance, HR, and Resource Management.
Oversee resource planning tools and ensure data integrity.
Translate clinical study pipeline requirements into robust forecasts for functional headcount and budget.

3. Financial Stewardship & Budget Management
Collaborate with R&D Finance to build, track, and optimize the functional operating budget.
Drive the financial operating cadence across monthly accruals, forecasting, and variance reporting.

4. Business Due Diligence & Functional Integration
Lead clinical operations on business development evaluations, assessing operational viability and resource impacts.
Ensure seamless onboarding and process alignment for acquired or partnered clinical assets.

5. Goal Setting, Performance & Process Improvement
Lead annual goal-setting initiatives, translating R&D priorities into actionable metrics.
Implement targeted process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
Apply structured change management methodologies for sustainable adoption of improvements.

6. Functional Communications & Culture
Partner with the Communications team to design and execute GCDO communications.
Drive organizational health initiatives that reinforce accountability and operational excellence.
Foster a cohesive culture that bridges project management with data science and AI innovation.

What You Bring to the Table Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Executive Presence & Influence: Navigate organizational complexity and build consensus.
Operational & Analytical Acumen: Translate clinical demands into actionable plans.
Strategic Problem-Solving: Drive impactful continuous improvement initiatives.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional verbal and written skills for engaging large organizations.

Extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Experience in strategic business operations or Chief of Staff roles.
Direct experience in workforce planning and budget management.
Experience in business development due diligence and functional integrations.

Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences discipline or related field required.
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) strongly preferred.
Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Project Management (PMP) certification is a plus.

Why Join Jazz? At Jazz, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the base pay range is $192,000.00 - $288,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to competitive base pay, you may also be eligible for:
Discretionary annual cash bonuses or incentive compensation.
Discretionary equity grants.
Comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
Flexible paid vacation.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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.