Senior Director, Head of R&D Governance and Portfolio Management

Join Us as a Senior Director, Head of R&D Governance and Portfolio ManagementAre you ready to take on a high-visibility leadership role that shapes the future of R&D at Jazz Pharmaceuticals? As the Senior Director, Head of R&D Governance and Portfolio Management, you will be the organizational architect and strategic operational lead for our R&D decision-making bodies and portfolio prioritization mechanisms. Your leadership will ensure the seamless progression of therapeutic assets from discovery through commercialization.
Key ResponsibilitiesIn this dynamic role, you will:
R&D Governance Architecture & Committee Operations: Lead and optimize R&D governance committees from Early Discovery to Late-Stage Development.
Oversee meeting mechanics, ensuring timely agendas and action-item tracking.
Align decision-making with corporate strategy, establishing clear frameworks and charters.
Manage rapid endorsement processes for urgent decisions to keep development on track.
Prepare materials for executive committees in collaboration with the R&D Chief of Staff.

Strategic Portfolio Management & Prioritization: Lead the integrated R&D portfolio prioritization process, evaluating strategic trade-offs.
Collaborate with Project Management to link resources and financial allocations to milestones.
Drive the annual pipeline goal-setting process and monitor progress against commitments.
Synthesize portfolio-level risks and facilitate proactive mitigation discussions.

Executive Influencing & Team Coaching: Partner with Committee Chairs to maintain meeting focus and secure strategic decisions.
Coach teams on presentation readiness and review materials for clarity and impact.
Maintain a comprehensive record of governance decisions and rationales.

Governance Optimization & Cycle-Time Acceleration: Design governance tools and audit operational models to maximize strategic discussion time.
Benchmark internal processes against industry metrics to identify bottlenecks.
Publish dashboards measuring governance performance and efficiency.

Experience: Extensive background in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, particularly in R&D governance and portfolio management.
Stage-Gate Expertise: In-depth knowledge of drug discovery, clinical phases, and global health authority interactions.
Governance Mastery: Proven success in creating and running senior-level R&D decision-making committees.
Executive Presence: A track record of influencing senior leaders and driving consensus.
Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and enhance presentations.
PPM Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with project and portfolio management systems.
Organizational Agility: Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.

Education & Licenses Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS, or MBA) is strongly preferred.

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 individuals 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 labs, manufacturing facilities, and dedicated employees across multiple countries, all committed to serving 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 or incentive compensation.
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 your work-life balance.

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.
For US-Based Candidates Only:
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to providing market-competitive compensation packages. The successful candidate will also be eligible for various benefits offerings. Join us in making a difference!