Medical Science Liaison, Sleep - Midwest (Remote)

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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.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position serves as the primary field-based scientific expert for Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products. The MSL will establish and maintain scientific and clinical relationships with medical professionals, researchers, and other members of the scientific community in the therapeutic area of Sleep Medicine / Neuroscience. MSLs will also mentor and manage group and individual projects. In conjunction with the National Director, Medical Science Liaisons, Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons, and Regional Medical Directors, the Medical Science Liaison team will integrate their scientific expertise and knowledge in all interactions, and ensure compliant and successful scientific communication and education in disease states of interest to Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

Provide field-based scientific exchange and communication of FDA approved and pipeline products

In support of FDA approved products, work within the Medical Science Liaison team's objectives

Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with opinion leaders regarding disease-state and product-specific information

Facilitate scientific development of pipeline compounds at research centers, and secure the company's presence in the designated therapeutic areas

Support the clinical operations organization, as needed, in Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored research

Serve as primary liaison with investigators interested in developing and performing investigator initiated research

Cross-functional nature of role requires close alignment with the Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Clinical Development groups

Document and forward reports of adverse events according to Jazz's policy to ensure safe and effective use of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products

Attend and provide scientific support of Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at regional and national congress meetings

Develop and prioritize solutions to problems, understand relationship between actions and results and able to understand and appreciate needs of customers

Proactively seeks out and demonstrates successful peer coaching of other team members

Successfully manages at least two large cross-functional projects with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills while successfully maintaining geographical responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate scientific data to both internal and external customers, including opinion leaders and managed care organizations

Knowledge of geography and key opinion leaders preferred

Thorough understanding of applicable federal and state regulatory requirements for field-based scientific personnel

Demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders in disease states of interest

Collaborative, team-based approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial and R&D partners, medical opinion leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, managed care organizations, medical directors and pharmacy directors in institutional practices

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Ability and willingness to travel 60% of work days

Required / Preferred Education and Licenses

An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD or equivalent)

A minimum of 0-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and / or clinical / research experience (MSL experience preferred)

Preference will be given those with experience in Sleep Medicine; however, experience in Neurology, Psychiatry or other relevant backgrounds will be considered

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 : $154,400.00 - $231,600.00

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 : .