VP of Commercialization and Franchise Strategy Legal in Philadelphia , PA for Parker + Lynch Legal

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Posted:
October 12, 2020
Location:
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Experience Level:
10+ years experience
Category:
Pharmaceuticals
Required Education:
Doctorate

Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: JAZZ) has exclusively partnered with Parker + Lynch Legal to conduct a search for their new VP of Commercialization and Franchise Strategy Legal.


Since its creation, Jazz has experienced strong corporate growth, and continues to build upon a dedicated development team, a focused commercial team and a seasoned management team, all working together for the betterment of patients. The Company’s next phase of growth requires continued commitment and alignment of its corporate and functional priorities.


The VP of Commercialization and Franchise Strategy Legal is a key business partner and a senior member of the legal leadership team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The VP will provide strategic oversight to Jazz’s franchise legal teams, market access legal team and regional attorneys. Beyond managing these teams, Jazz is specifically looking for a strategic, thought-leader who will work side-by-side with the Legal leadership team and business leaders to drive growth while also contributing to the Company’s global commitment to patient-centered medicine and innovation. This role will drive the strategic support of key client groups and leadership including the Chief Operating Officer organization, Global Product Strategy, Global Commercial Development and Planning, General Manager for North America and Business Unit Heads, Global Medical Affairs. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge and the ability to drive vision and purpose by painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. This is an exciting time for Jazz as the company remains positioned for continued growth.

This VP will join well-established legal teams based in Palo Alto, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Dublin, Ireland, Oxford, UK, and Lyon, FR.


Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  • Provide strategic leadership and collaborative support to Jazz’s North America business teams in the launch and commercialization Sleep/Neuroscience and Hematology/Oncology products and all product candidates;
  • Cultivate collaborative relationships with the commercial leaders to successfully drive product launch strategies in the US and globally as the Company's pipeline continues to mature;
  • Provide guidance and strategic counsel on relevant areas of US healthcare law and all applicable FDA regulatory laws, fraud and abuse laws, anti-bribery, Sunshine Act and product liability statutes and regulations;
  • Proactively support market access leaders in the development and implementation of strategies that will maximize the reach of Jazz's life-changing medicines;
  • Drive creative, proactive legal advice to support global business initiatives and strategies including intellectual property, contracts, programs, and policies;
  • Provide strategic counsel regarding pricing and reimbursement;
  • Directly support the commercial regional leads in Europe and the rest of the world;
  • Provide thought-leadership on relevant public policy issues to achieve consistent alignment with the Jazz mission and purpose; and
  • Manage external counsel.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 12 years in-house experience advising a multinational/global pharmaceutical company with a strong understanding of legal department operations and technology;
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams;
  • Strong background in the commercialization of pharmaceutical products in the US and globally;
  • Expertise in U.S. pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting the commercialization of pharmaceutical products, including the anti-kickback statute, fraud and abuse laws, and Food and Drug Administration laws and regulations;
  • Experience managing a growing team of attorneys;
  • Experience driving results in complex and/or matrixed cross functional environments;
  • Proven track-record of strong communication skills and cultivating efficient, collaborative relationships between business and legal teams;
  • Knowledge of market access and the contracting processes;
  • Executive-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;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of budget management is a strong plus;
  • Compliance background is a strong plus.

Leadership Skills:

  • Ability to lead, develop, and grow an integrity-focused, results-oriented team
  • Driven by intellectual curiosity and purpose
  • Ability to cultivate creative solutions to complex legal problems while maintaining the Company’s legal and ethical responsibilities
  • Ability to think strategically and make clear and well-reasoned decisions
  • Strong and effective communication skills, including experience developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences while also demonstrating the ability to achieve strategic goals and shared objectives
  • Ability to instill trust by gaining the confidence 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.

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Competitive Base Salary, Target Bonus, and Equity.
About Parker + Lynch Legal
Parker + Lynch Legal has been an established leader in legal and executive recruiting for more than 25 years. We focus on aligning top legal talent with high-level positions at prominent organizations across the country.
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