Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Solid Tumors - East Region

Company: Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Location: Trenton
Posted on: March 7, 2026

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 www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information. The Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Oncology, position is a strategic leadership role responsible for collaborating with the other members of the US Medical Affairs Oncology Leadership team and with other Medical and Commercial leaders to lead, manage, and inspire a team of Oncology MSLs. This leader will ensure that the team delivers field-based medical support aligned with our products, research, and business objectives. This position will be reporting into the National Senior Director, US Medical Affairs, MSLs, Oncology. The role will oversee the East Region that includes the following states: Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Washingtion D.C, and Puerto Rico. Essential Functions/Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to provide guidance to MSLs in cultivating current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine at the local, regional, and national levels in the field of Oncology. The MSL Associate Director will lead, manage, coach, train, and develop MSL direct reports to support high performance, and to align with strategic direction for the Jazz Oncology Franchise. In addition, the Associate Director, MSLs will ensure the maintenance of clear territory engagement plans and hold the team accountable for both adhering to those plans as well as ensuring collection and summary reporting of clinical insights and unanswered customer questions received from external contacts. The Associate Director, MSLs will support the development of a high level of scientific acumen, strategic thinking, engagement, and both internal and external credibility for the MSL team. Operationally, this position will be directly responsible for a team of MSLs. The Associate Director, MSLs will work closely with the Medical Leadership Team and will proactively communicate team needs as well as establish a positive and collaborative team culture. S/He will define, clarify, and manage the US team priorities while promoting collaboration within the team and with customers. The Associate Director, MSLs will appropriately deploy MSLs to respond to unsolicited questions. This individual will appropriately collaborate with the commercial field team to address challenges, establish strategic partnerships, and better understand the therapeutic areas landscape. This position will ensure that all interactions and activities in the territories adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Manage and develop the MSL team including hiring, developing, field training, performance evaluation, motivation, and disciplinary activities in alignment with the company’s corporate strategies and objectives Assess, manage, and develop for the appropriate level and capabilities skill set of MSL to achieve business objectives Maintain current / up to date clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas and ensure MSL scientific credibility and acumen Develop and maintain productive and appropriate relationships with individuals in other parts of Jazz’s Commercial and R&D organizations Manage T&E and ensure timely completion of other administrative responsibilities for direct reports Commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as critical leadership characteristics including accountability, talent development, continuous feedback, working within teams, instilling trust, and valuing differences Required/Preferred Education and Licenses MD, PharmD, or PhD degree Experience in Oncology is strongly preferred Experience in Solid Tumors is strongly preferred Experience in gastrointestinal malignancies is strongly preferred Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, including at least 2 years of proven successful managing experience. Experience in managing a team is preferred Experience as an MSL is preferred Demonstrated acumen in presenting clinical and pre-clinical data to external audiences and internal stakeholders required Strong leadership, team building, negotiation, and ability to execute Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Field-based position requiring up to 60% travel At Jazz, we believe that effective people leadership is essential to our success. Our people managers play a vital role in creating an environment where teams thrive, and individuals reach their full potential. Jazz invests in people managers to equip them to drive performance, grow individuals, and create belonging. As a result, Jazz people managers champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued. They connect with their teams on a personal level, understanding their unique needs and motivations and providing personalized support to empower every team member to thrive. LI-Remote 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: $201,600.00 - $302,400.00 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 .

Keywords: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Clifton , Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Solid Tumors - East Region, Healthcare , Trenton, New Jersey