VP, Head of Epilepsy, R&D

Role: Lead scientific and strategic development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' epilepsy portfolio, driving clinical research, external partnerships, and community engagement. Responsibilities: define clinical development strategies, oversee trial design and endpoints, foster external collaborations with academic epileptologists, translate preclinical insights into clinical hypotheses, and provide internal leadership to advance epilepsy programs and organizational expertise. Requirements: MD or PhD with epilepsy specialization, board-certified in neurology or subspecialty, 10+ years in drug development in academia and pharma, recognized as an epilepsy expert with a strong publication record, extensive network in epilepsy research and clinical sites, proven leadership experience managing global teams, and excellent communication skills. HighValue: focus on epilepsy, drug development leadership, clinical trial expertise, external scientific engagement, translational science, stakeholder management, and community integration. WorkSetup: travel up to 10-20%, location not specified but likely hybrid or remote based on regional operations.