Senior Director, Head of Oncology

Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Director, Head of Oncology Project Management to provide strategic operational leadership and oversight for our oncology project management organization. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performing team of Project Managers who drive global oncology programs through the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Coaching: Direct and mentor an elite oncology project management team.
Coach PMs to identify critical path dependencies and maintain operational standards.
Implement individualized development plans and manage workload distribution.

Portfolio Oversight & Execution Excellence: Track program health, key milestones, and project risk profiles.
Partner with leadership to convert clinical plans into operational roadmaps.
Step in to manage projects as needed to bridge resource gaps.

Governance & Decision Framing: Guide PMs in preparing for governance committees with data-driven insights.
Facilitate trade-off analyses for executive leadership decisions.
Manage proactive risk identification and mitigation plans.

Resource, Capacity & Budget Management: Forecast resource bottlenecks and resolve gaps with functional heads.
Oversee oncology program budgets and track financial variances.

Process Optimization & Best Practices: Lead initiatives to drive efficiency and best practices in project management.
Ensure adoption of standardized PM tools and frameworks.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance drug discovery teams.

What You Bring Experience: Extensive drug development project management experience in biopharma.
Proven track record of leading PMs from Phase 1 to regulatory submission.

Technical Acumen: Broad knowledge of the clinical drug development lifecycle and regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with oncology-specific regulatory pathways.

Leadership Skills: Passion for coaching and building high-performing teams.
Strong executive presence and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field required.
Advanced degree preferred (Ph.D., PharmD, MS, or MBA).
PMP or equivalent PM certification preferred.

Join Our Team at Jazz Pharmaceuticals!If you're a current Jazz employee, we invite you to apply through our Internal Career site.
About Us: Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients and their families. We focus on developing life-changing medicines for serious diseases, often where therapeutic options are limited or non-existent. With a diverse portfolio that includes leading therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and a growing range of cancer treatments, we are committed to pioneering research and development in oncology and neuroscience. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, our team spans multiple countries, all united in our mission to serve patients worldwide.

Why Jazz?At Jazz Pharmaceuticals, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the base pay range is $228,000.00 - $342,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to competitive base pay, you may also be eligible for:
Discretionary annual cash bonuses.
Equity grants as part of our Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
Flexible paid vacation to support work-life balance.

Join us in making a difference! At Jazz, your contributions matter, and we are excited to welcome passionate individuals who are ready to innovate and transform lives.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.