Clinical Trial Liaison

Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Philadelphia, PA

15h • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) is a field-based scientific expert dedicated to accelerating clinical trial execution in Neuroscience and Oncology. The role builds peer-to-peer relationships with Principal Investigators and clinical site staff, provides deep protocol knowledge, addresses site enrollment barriers, and shares clinical insights. Through enhanced site engagement, the CTL supports trial performance and Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ mission to bring innovative medicines to patients.

The CTL serves as a scientific and clinical trial expert and advocate, applying disease-state and pipeline knowledge to engage investigators and site staff. The role works with internal cross-functional stakeholders and CRO partners to plan and carry out site engagement, identify and address screening, enrollment, and retention barriers, and relay clinical and research insights to study teams. The position is field-based and requires willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) and at least 3 years of experience in oncology and/or neuroscience medicine; or a license (RN, NP, CNP, PA, or equivalent), at least a Master’s degree or equivalent, and at least 5 years of experience in oncology and/or neuroscience medicine.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL), Clinical Scientist, Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL), or in a comparable field-based industry or clinical role.
• Strategic mindset and ability to research, critically analyze, and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data, and integrate them into site engagement plans and activities.
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship-building, networking, collaboration, and teamwork skills, specifically with healthcare professionals and leading professionals in the scientific and medical community.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and remain results-focused in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to influence without authority or gain acceptance and consensus in sensitive situations without damaging relationships.
• Strong capabilities working with digital platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of target geographies, healthcare environments, and external experts in academia and the medical community.
• Well-established network and demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders, Principal Investigators, clinical trial networks, and site research staff in relevant disease states.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, GCP, the drug development process, and its regulatory requirements, including regulatory and legal requirements for field-based personnel interacting with healthcare professionals.
• Comfortable working outside normal work hours to meet business demands.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and residence in proximity to a major airport.

Nice To Haves

• Strong track record of experience and demonstrated success in target therapy areas and indications, such as targeted therapies for solid tumors or epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders, Principal Investigators, sub-investigators, and healthcare providers in target therapeutic areas, currently Neuroscience, Oncology, and Neuro-oncology, for selected Jazz pipeline indications.
• Serve as a field-based scientific and clinical trial expert and advocate, using disease-state and pipeline knowledge to engage Principal Investigators and clinical site staff in discussions about study protocols.
• Lead and drive site engagement strategies and initiatives to improve trial and site operational performance and strengthen site relationships.
• Proactively identify barriers to patient screening, enrollment, and retention at clinical sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute territory plans aligned with site engagement objectives, plans, and deliverables.
• Partner with internal teams and CRO partners to share insights and align site engagement activities without duplicating efforts.
• Identify and communicate clinical and research issues and insights from clinical research sites and healthcare providers to clinical study teams, providing recommendations and creative solutions as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical study education for healthcare professionals in communities around clinical trial sites.
• Support sites through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, conferences, local healthcare institutions, and surrounding communities.
• Provide scientific support for site and patient engagement deliverables, including development of site- and patient-specific study materials.
• Document and forward reports of adverse events and product complaints according to Jazz policy.
• Adhere to relevant national and local Codes of Practice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation, depending on the role and applicable plan terms.
• May be eligible for discretionary equity grants under the Jazz Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level