AREA BUSINESS DIRECTOR - WEST

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical 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 and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.Area Business DirectorOncology Business UnitJOB DESCRIPTIONOverviewJazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients’ lives by identifying, developing and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We are continuing to expand our commercial product portfolio and our research and development pipeline in therapeutic areas that can leverage our unique expertise.Our therapeutic areas of focus include sleep and hematology/oncology – areas in which we have a deep understanding of the patient journey and a suite of products and product candidates to address critical needs.We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.  If you’re looking to be a part of a company with an unwavering commitment to improving patients’ lives and being a great place to work, we hope you’ll explore our career openings and get to know Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Position Profile The Senior Area Business Director (“ABD”) for the Oncology Business Unit will serve as the key sales leader in their assigned Area responsible for planning, organizing, and directing sales activities and strategies to ensure effective, compliant promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals products to physicians and other health care providers. The ABD will also manage projects involving cross-functional communication and activities.  Geographically, the ABD will have responsibility of and will lead a team of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Oncology Account Manager (OAMs) within their geographic area. The Area Business Director will:Follow and uphold all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of all relevant activities of Jazz personnel.  Does not compromise ethics, or integrity while pursuing business goals.Demonstrate leadership skills that will: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Execute through Teams, Drive Accountability, Provide and Receive Feedback, and Develop Talent.Be an integral member of the Jazz Oncology Business Unit leadership team.Lead the assigned Oncology sales team to achieve or exceed sales goals:Have a leadership role in the development and implementation of brand strategies and tacticsFacilitate portfolio growth by aligning team key performance indicators and effort with the key strategic drivers for each assigned brandDrive accountability by setting clear and consistent performance expectations, managing execution, communicating progress, and ensuring timely course corrections if necessaryIdentify and cultivate appropriate business relationships with key accounts and opinion leaders within the areaInform the development, communication, and pull through of the annual incentive compensation programs and sales contestsHave a leadership role in the development of annual sales budget. Manage the quarterly and annual expense budget.Reinforce a culture of connection, continuous learning, and development to coach, develop, and retain high-performing team:Identify and develop team capabilities to meet the future needs of the evolving healthcare environmentDevelop the leadership and management skill sets of RSMs. Work with individuals to create action plans for continued development and progression; provide first-line guidance to team members for their personal and career development. Ensure the same actions are employed by RSMs with their OAMs.Conduct and oversee regular performance reviews, regular completion of quality field contact reports that effectively communicate strengths and opportunities for continued development.  Recognize, celebrate, and reward exceptional performance.  Take appropriate personnel actions in a timely manner to maintain performance excellence.Conduct regular OAM field contacts as a key tactic toward ensuring field messaging, compliance, success, and identifying issues earlyOversee managerial excellence in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes.  Ensure diverse candidate pools for every vacancy and provide the second level interview screen for all potential West Area OAM hires.Collaborate with cross-functional partners to contribute to Jazz’ overall success:Develop and maintain a strong partnership with all internal partners including marketing, training, medical, market access, commercial operations, human resources.  Partner to plan and execute shared strategies and tactics.Oversee local cross-functional team collaboration to optimize key account customer engagement.Foster a purpose- and values-driven culture via a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities10 + years of exceptional performance in sales and/or directly sales related functions, in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry required, preferably in oncology therapeutics2 + years of successful field sales leadership in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry required, preferably in oncology therapeutics.  Experience that includes the oversight and leadership of managers who manage field-based teams is a plusExperience in Marketing, Market Access, Training, Health Systems or Business Operations is preferredDirect experience with launch planning and execution is a plusAbility to work with and coordinate demands from multiple internal customers in a timely mannerProficiency in influencing and driving outcomes with virtual stakeholdersThe candidate should be a collaborative, solutions-oriented individual with effective communication skills including the ability to present to larger audiences, coordinate and align on key initiatives with Oncology commercial teams, and able to manage through ambiguityThe candidate should be able to demonstrate good judgement and have evidence of good analytical, problem solving, strategic thinking, planning, and project management skillsRequired/Preferred Education and LicensesA Bachelor’s degreeDescription of Physical DemandsThe position is remote; however, expectation is to attend meetings in Palo Alto, Carlsbad, and Philadelphia, and other field locations as needed and so proximity to a major airport hub in the Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time Zones is preferredRoutinely sitting for extended periods of timeOccasional mobility within office environmentConstantly operating a computer, printer, telephone, and other similar office machineryUp to 50% travel is requiredDescription of Work EnvironmentWork indoors in remote office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changesFrequent computer use at workstationMay move from one work location to another occasionallyResponsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demandsOccasional public contact requiring appropriate business apparelJazz 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 ONLYJazz 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 anticipated base pay range is $208,000-$273,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.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: