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Job Description: If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site. 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. Essential Functions Scientific & Clinical Accountability for the R&D Epilepsy Portfolio Develop and shape epilepsy clinical development strategy aligned with portfolio, regulatory expectations, and unmet needs. Define clinical endpoints, trial designs, and patient populations across epilepsy development programs. Integrate scientific insights, literature, and competitive intelligence into actionable program strategies. Steward epilepsy programs through governance to align budget and timeline expectations Execute multiple epilepsy programs according to budget and timeline External Engagement & Key Opinion Leadership Accountable R&D leader for the Jazz Scientific Advisory Board in Epilepsy Serve as a leading external scientific voice, building trusted relationships with epilepsy experts and stakeholders. Engage academic epileptologists and experts to inform strategy, evidence generation, and trial design. Represent company at congresses, symposia, and regulatory interactions as epilepsy clinical expert. Research Collaboration & Innovation Drive collaborative research initiatives with academic institutions and external partners advancing epilepsy science. Establish and oversee collaborative research aligned with strategic priorities. Identify emerging scientific opportunities and innovative technologies to advance epilepsy therapeutic development. Translational Science Leadership Bridge preclinical discoveries and clinical development to enhance probability of success for epilepsy programs. Translate mechanistic insights and biomarkers into clinical hypotheses, endpoints, and decision frameworks. Partner with nonclinical teams to refine target validation and support translational development strategies. Internal Leadership & Influence Provide R&D leadership at enterprise-wide epilepsy forums to advance epilepsy pipeline, commercial portfolio, and category leadership Influence Executive Committee and Board stakeholders through clear, evidence-based scientific presentations. Mentor internal teams and contribute to capability building in epilepsy expertise across organization. Community & Advocacy Integration Embed patient and caregiver perspectives into development strategy through meaningful community engagement. Partner with advocacy organizations and patients to incorporate patient centricity into trial design and endpoint selection. Ensure development programs reflect diversity, access considerations, and real-world patient priorities. People Leadership Proven experience managing and developing high performing teams in a global organization Experience in building leadership capability through mentoring, coaching and talent development programs to enhance performance and engagement Experience fostering a learning culture, featuring innovation and operational excellence Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead through change, while building trust and credibility across the enterprise. Required/Preferred Education and LicensesMD/PhD with specialization in EpilepsyRequired Knowledge, Skills and