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Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy (Remote)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Washington, DC Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2025

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

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.jazzpharma.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Overview

The Head of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) will lead the Company's GAPP team and serve as a trusted advisor to the organization, executive leadership, and the board, represent the Company externally as the lead government affairs employee and drive Jazz Pharmaceuticals engagement and advocacy activity with relevant external stakeholders through a global team. This leader will develop, plan and execute an innovative and fit-for-purpose GAPP strategy that reflects the company's business goals, strategy and corporate priorities. This position will report to the Senior Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel within the Legal and Corporate Affairs function and be a member of key global leadership forums.

Essential Functions

  • Develop integrated government affairs and public policy strategy to support company business strategy across research, development and global commercialization in key markets including the U.S., Europe and Japan.

  • Coordinate with Jazz's global leaders to define, develop and implement global government affairs and public policy priorities that align with the company's objectives, regulatory environment, and enterprise risk framework.

  • Monitor and analyze political, legislative, regulatory and policy developments that could impact Jazz's business and develop cross-functional strategies and recommendations with regard to same.

  • Represent the company in meetings with government officials, industry groups, and other external stakeholders.

  • Coordinate and manage the company's participation in relevant industry associations and coalitions.

  • Collaborate with Jazz's business, legal, communications and patient advocacy teams to develop and execute external affairs strategies that enhance the company's reputation and policy objectives.

  • Stay abreast of industry trends to serve as an integral strategic partner in developing "big picture" strategies for the organization.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Healthcare, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 15-plus years of progressive related experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related role within the pharmaceutical industry. Relevant federal or state governmental experience is strongly preferred.

  • Extensive experience developing strategies, managing major initiatives and delivering results within a complex matrix environment.

  • Extensive people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams. Ability to build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

  • Experience in translating long-term objectives into actionable, operational goals.

  • Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions and managing work to achieve strategic goals and shared objectives.

  • High-level business acumen in the areas of business operations, industry practices and emerging trends.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Ability to multi-task, be flexible and quickly pivot in a fast moving/changing environment.

  • Strategic, innovative and independent thinker who is action-oriented and a driver of change, with strong leadership and communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to look ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies.

  • Cultivate innovation by creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

  • Strong and effective communication skills, developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Strong ability to communicate effectively and get along well with different personality types across all levels of the Company.

  • Drive engagement by creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

  • Drive vision and purpose by painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

  • Ensure accountability by holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

  • Drive results by consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

  • Instill trust by gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

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: $269,600.00 - $404,400.00

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: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.

 

Salary : $269,600 - $404,400

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