Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Posted December 16, 2025

Senior Compliance Officer, Global R&D and Tech Ops

Pa, United States Full time
Senior

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About this opportunity

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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.

Job Description

Brief Description:  

Reporting to the   Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer , t he   Senior Compliance Officer,   Global   R&D and Tech Ops   is   senior   member of the   Ethics,   Compliance , and   Privacy   d epartment who   will play a critical role in advancing the company’s strategy and commitment to compliance and ethics by   reliably and   proactively identifying , mitigating, and managing compliance and privacy rela ted risk s within those departments .  The Senior Compliance Officer, Global R&D and Tech Ops   will have   extensive knowledge of   laws and regulations relevant to R&D activities, including the False Claims Act, Anti-kickback Statute,   anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws,   Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,   HIPAA, GDPR,   and ethical decision making within clinical trial   protocols . Credible, commercially astute and pragmatic, the   Senior Compliance Officer, Global R&D and Tech Ops   is   a solution-oriented decision maker   and advisor , capable of collaborating across the Compliance and Ethics team , as well as with other key stakeholders, including members of the Legal , Regulatory, and Clinical Operations departments .     The   person   in this role   work s   autonomously ,   is c onfident and proactive in his/her approach and concise,   c lear   and unambiguous in his/her communications .

Job Responsibilities   and Requirements :

Serves a s   strategic   business partner   and risk advisor   to   R&D and Tech Ops departments   across   all of   the   various   countries and   therapeutic area s   in which those departments   operate , providing regular   updates on compliance risk areas, mitigation strategies, and dashboards   evidencing   compliance program   effectiveness ;

Provides   compliance   advice and support   to   the R&D and Tech Ops ,   i ncluding ,   i dentifying ,   mitigating   and managing   fraud and abuse and kickback risks associated with clinical trial and other development   activities; ethical   decision -making in clinical trial protocol, strategy, and design,   and trade sanctions related   risks;

Serves as the subject matter expert   and coordinates and collaborates with the Senior Compliance Officer, Global Policies, Education, and Investigations to develop global compliance and ethics policies   and associated training and education materials to support the R&D and Tech Ops   departments ;

Regularly conduct compliance   training;

Serves as the subject matter expert and coordinates and collaborates with the Senior Compliance Officer,   Monitoring, Auditing, and Third-Party Risk Management to inform the design and implementation of an effective monitoring and audit program in support of the R&D and Tech Ops departments, with a particular focus on   compliance oversight of CRO and other   partners ;

Serves as a key member of the   Ethics ,   Compliance , and Privacy   lead team, coordinating with other lead team members to advance the department’s goals an d   objectives   and to drive consistency in the approach to compliance and ethics across the   company;

Stays informed on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company and ensures that those new developments are appropriately reflected in   the compliance controls for the R&D and Tech Ops   departments;

Coordinates and collaborates with members of the Legal department   supporting the R&D and Tech Ops   departments;

Willingly   assists   Ethics ,   Compliance , and Privacy   department   colleagues with projects and activities in areas outside of his/her primary areas of responsibility as needed to achieve corporate   objectives , contribute to a collegial   atmosphere   and balance workloads .

Requirements of this position include:

8 +years of relevant   compliance   experience , supporting   pharmaceutical or bio-tech companies   with at least 2 years   of experience   supporting   the R&D   organization of   a global pharmaceutical   company ;

Solid   judgment and business acumen and understanding of   R&D   and Tech Ops strategies and the ability to   assess   compliance   risks   and mitigation strategies in that   context ;

Solid understanding   of laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry ,   particularly in the R&D and Tech Ops area ,   with experience in supporting   global   pharmaceutical company   operations ;

Experience working in a business environment   across multiple functions and geographies ,   with   high level   of responsiveness and   with a strong customer service   orientation;

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient, able to handle heavy workload, able to proactively   identify   short and mi d -term business needs to develop strategies and to manage responsibilities independently as well as   facilitate   teamwork ;

Able to work accurately with   an appropriate sense   of urgency and function   effectively   and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic   environment;

Strong interpersonal   skills, including diplomacy, flexibility and collaboration   and the ability to   interface effectively throughout   all levels of the organization as well as with external parties, and adaptable to circumstances and variety of   cultures;

Travel   required .

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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:

$230,400.00 - $345,600.00

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

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
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Therapeutic area
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Location
Pa, United States
Employment type
Full time

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