Senior Director, Global Workplace

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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

Position Profile

The Senior Director, Global Workplace (GWP) will lead strategic planning and operations for Jazz’s global facilities and real estate portfolio. This role ensures alignment with Jazz’s hybrid work model (Remix) and partners closely with HR, IT, and senior leadership to deliver workplace solutions that support business needs across regions.

This position oversees six direct reports located in the US, UK, and Ireland who manage our six main offices and approximately 10 satellite locations globally. Responsibilities include optimizing workplace operations, managing the GWP budget and the global real estate portfolio, and driving cost efficiency while supporting employee experience and collaboration.

The position reports to the VP, Finance within the CFO organization and will work closely with senior leaders to determine the needs of the business, communicate the GWP strategy, and influence the evolution of our Remix working model.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities & Workplace Operations:

• Lead and develop a global facilities team, focusing on performance, growth, and succession planning.

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, ensuring timely resolution of requests and cross-functional support.

• Collaborate and strategize with Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR, R&D, Commercial, Technical Operations and IT to ensure the GWP strategy is aligned with and supports the Remix hybrid work model and corporate objectives.

• Drive change management initiatives, including M&A integrations.

• Manage GWP budgets and long-range plans; source and oversee vendors for workplace services.

• Design and implement effective global workplace strategies that support our Remix hybrid working model.

Real Estate Portfolio Planning & Management:

• Jazz real estate portfolio:

  • 6 core offices in the US, UK, and Ireland: Approximately 200k sq. ft. leased with an annual rent of approx. $9M

  • 11 satellite offices and 2 labs in Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan: Approximately 60k sq. ft. leased with an annual rent of approx. $3M

• Develop and monitor short and long-term global facilities plans and budgets for each region, ensuring key metrics are met. 

• In collaboration with business partners, forecast global real estate needs and maintain market intelligence through relationships with brokers, landlords, and developers.

• Coordinate office site selection and present strategic options to executives and site leaders.  Present best alternatives and support the decision-making process.  Develop key metrics to support real estate decisions.

• Partner with Legal and Procurement to negotiate leases and amendments to secure favorable terms that are in the best interests of the company for current and future requirements. 

• Review lease language and develop work letters and milestones - partner with Legal on compliance.

• Oversee construction projects from inception to completion, including vendor selection, design, planning, and relocation, ensuring alignment with business goals.  Determine the needs of impacted departments and verify their requirements are in line with company goals.  Ensure projects are designed to meet business requirements. 

• Participate in construction meetings ensuring the company is well represented. 

• Oversee coordination with IT and ensure their requirements are fully integra