Job Description

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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 for more information.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Oncology Training Team, driving the design, development, and delivery of innovative training solutions that enhance the capabilities of our customer-facing field teams. This pivotal role will influence the training strategy for our entire oncology product portfolio, fostering a high-performance culture through a growth mindset approach. The ideal candidate will possess deep oncology expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in developing impactful training programs that elevate team performance.

As a strategic leader, you will drive the needs assessment process, designing and delivering training solutions that measurably enhance the effectiveness of the Sales and Oncology Business Manager teams. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical and external vendors to develop and implement cutting-edge learning strategies. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of the Commercial and Medical Learning Team, this role will shape the future of oncology learning and development.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of training professionals to train across multiple oncology disease areas, customer segments and costs/reimbursement models unique to the oncology marketplace.
• Lead the design and implementation of training for strategic account planning, data analytics and utilization of new tools within CRM systems to drive impact and effectiveness of field force.
• Nurture a collaborative environment focused on continuous growth and excellence.
• Provide coaching and career development support, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven performance.
• Manage resources and timelines to ensure the efficient execution of training initiatives.
• Lead and collaborate on the creation of training programs for cross-functional, customer-facing field roles with a focus on improving collaboration, strategic planning, and execution to enhance the customer experience.
• Spearhead the needs analysis, design, and implementation of comprehensive training strategies using adult learning principles for Oncology Sales and Market Access teams, aligning them with business goals and emerging market trends.
• Lead the design, delivery, and facilitation of advanced onboarding and skill-building programs for Oncology Business Managers.
• Lead efforts to educate the sales teams on the complexities of market access, reimbursement processes, and third-party payer challenges to enhance strategic account management.
• Partner with Sales Training Leads to integrate market access insights into the new hire curriculum, fostering cross-functional alignment.
• Continuously monitor and assess training needs through stakeholder feedback and field interactions, iterating on strategies to improve training effectiveness.
• Stay at the forefront of oncology market access and reimbursement trends, ensuring that training programs remain current and impactful.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging their expertise in the creation of materials that address evolving business needs.
• Utilize data to evaluate training effectiveness, providing actionable insights to drive ongoing program refinement and learning outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, sharing insights on industry trends and competitor strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Will represent the training function as a member of the Oncology franchise leadership team providing input into key strategic and operational initiatives.
• Be an active, participative member of the Learning Center of Excellence Leadership Team and the Business Operations & Analytics extended leadership team.

Required Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Science, Education, Business, or Marketing.
• 5+ years of relevant training experience in sales, market access, and/or reimbursement in a corporate setting, with a proven ability to deliver innovative learning solutions.
• 2+ years of people management experience, ideally in a field-based and corporate home office role.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in managed markets and reimbursement.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed and regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in oncology therapeutics, clinical trials, and market access strategies.

• Experience developing and delivering training materials that promote skill development and organizational growth.

• Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven leadership capabilities in driving high-performance teams with a growth mindset.
• Deep business acumen and the ability to align training initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of oncology therapeutic areas and market access strategies.
• Expertise in instructional design, content development, and training delivery.
• Proficient in learning management systems (LMS), virtual training tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build relationships across functions, managing multiple projects while influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regular travel between offices and meeting sites 20-30%.
• Frequent use of office equipment, such as computers and telephones.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required to meet business demands.
• Frequent public contact requiring professional business attire.

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: $192,000.00 - $288,000.00

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: .

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