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Associate Director, Medical Affairs Evidence Optimisation

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director, Medical Affairs Evidence Optimisation
Location: Vienna, AT -- [Remote/Home-Based]
Req ID: R010211
Category: Commercial

Company Overview:
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients by developing innovative medicines for people with serious diseases. With a diverse portfolio, including therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and a growing cancer treatment portfolio, Jazz strives to advance research and development in oncology and neuroscience.

Position Overview:
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Evidence Optimisation will be a key member of the EUR/INT Evidence Optimisation and Managed Access Team, responsible for guiding and executing real-world evidence (RWE) studies within the region. This position is critical for delivering impactful changes to evidence generation and will collaborate with leaders across the organization to meet business needs and optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Advisory and Strategic Planning:

    • Provide expert guidance on the design and execution of RWE studies.

    • Identify evidence gaps and propose appropriate study types to address them.

    • Work with cross-functional teams to develop evidence generation strategies.

  2. Operational Excellence:

    • Develop and manage the operational model for evidence generation.

    • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

    • Enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality in evidence generation activities.

  3. Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Engage with key stakeholders to secure support and resources for RWE studies.

    • Provide training and educational materials to stakeholders involved in RWE studies.

    • Foster strong partnerships across the organization to increase the impact of evidence generation.

  4. Financial Management:

    • Monitor and manage budgets for evidence generation activities.

    • Provide financial forecasts and updates to senior management.

    • Advise on cost-effective strategies for planned studies.

  5. Governance and Compliance:

    • Develop and implement governance frameworks for RWE studies.

    • Ensure adherence to SOPs, policies, and regulations.

    • Address risks and barriers to effective evidence generation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Significant experience in pharmaceutical industries, particularly in medical affairs or clinical operations/development.

  • Proven experience with operational strategy development and communication.

  • Expertise in RWE/observational studies, clinical standards, GDPR, and GxP regulations.

  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Demonstrated program and project management, financial planning, and issue resolution skills.

  • Solid understanding of clinical study structures, costs, and CRO management.

  • Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education and Licenses:

  • Degree level or higher, preferably in a science-related field.

Additional Information:
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, or other protected status. Benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, and flexible paid vacation. For more information, visit
Benefits page.