Senior Director, New Product Planning – Oncology Lead
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (California, United States)
United States
Marketing
Responsibilities:
- Lead full-scope commercial due diligence for external assets (pre-clinical through commercial stage), validating unmet need, target patient/treater populations, competitive landscape, and market access environment.
- Build and own long-term revenue forecasts underpinning deal valuation models; develop planning/upside/downside scenarios using clinical outcomes, label claims, payer restrictions, competitive dynamics, and commercialization options.
- Execute/commission/synthesize rapid-turnaround primary and secondary market research (e.g., KOL interviews, payer boards) to validate clinical value propositions during active deal sprints.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, Market Access, Business Units/Commercial teams, and regional stakeholders to develop and socialize deal assumptions.
- Define the “why” and portfolio fit for transactions; assess synergies and risks within the Oncology strategy.
- Define “areas of interest” (search fields) for business development with R&D, corporate development/strategy, and commercial leadership; identify market white space.
- Pioneer next-generation, tech-forward diligence using advanced predictive analytics and integrated tools.
- Drive change management and a growth mindset within deal teams.
- Create/deliver investment committee and board presentations summarizing opportunity, risks, and deal rationale; address leadership questions.
- Provide objective risk assessments to support informed Go/No-Go decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced scientific degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) strongly preferred.
- 15+ years in pharma with 10+ years in Corporate Development, Business Development, or Strategic Consulting.
Skills/Experience:
- Deep oncology and commercial diligence expertise; proven track record leading commercial diligence (M&A or Licensing).
- Advanced deal-valuation forecasting; interpret clinical data into commercial value drivers.
- Manage multiple active diligence projects under tight timelines.
- Strong written/oral communication influencing top-level pharma/biotech leadership.
Travel: 10–20%
Application instructions:
- If you are a current Jazz employee, apply via the Internal Career site.
- Lead full-scope commercial due diligence for external assets (pre-clinical through commercial stage), validating unmet need, target patient/treater populations, competitive landscape, and market access environment.
- Build and own long-term revenue forecasts underpinning deal valuation models; develop planning/upside/downside scenarios using clinical outcomes, label claims, payer restrictions, competitive dynamics, and commercialization options.
- Execute/commission/synthesize rapid-turnaround primary and secondary market research (e.g., KOL interviews, payer boards) to validate clinical value propositions during active deal sprints.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, Market Access, Business Units/Commercial teams, and regional stakeholders to develop and socialize deal assumptions.
- Define the “why” and portfolio fit for transactions; assess synergies and risks within the Oncology strategy.
- Define “areas of interest” (search fields) for business development with R&D, corporate development/strategy, and commercial leadership; identify market white space.
- Pioneer next-generation, tech-forward diligence using advanced predictive analytics and integrated tools.
- Drive change management and a growth mindset within deal teams.
- Create/deliver investment committee and board presentations summarizing opportunity, risks, and deal rationale; address leadership questions.
- Provide objective risk assessments to support informed Go/No-Go decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced scientific degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) strongly preferred.
- 15+ years in pharma with 10+ years in Corporate Development, Business Development, or Strategic Consulting.
Skills/Experience:
- Deep oncology and commercial diligence expertise; proven track record leading commercial diligence (M&A or Licensing).
- Advanced deal-valuation forecasting; interpret clinical data into commercial value drivers.
- Manage multiple active diligence projects under tight timelines.
- Strong written/oral communication influencing top-level pharma/biotech leadership.
Travel: 10–20%
Application instructions:
- If you are a current Jazz employee, apply via the Internal Career site.