Amanda Flanagan

As SVP, Head, Europe and International for Jazz Pharmaceuticals, I lead a talented team across a diverse region to deliver transformative medicines for people with serious, and complex diseases. To deliver on our mission, I am spearheading efforts across the Europe and International region to become a high-performance organization while supporting the empowering, inclusive culture that Jazz prides itself on.

Responsible for the continued development and execution of the Jazz Europe/International Customer Engagement Strategy, Excellence in Strategic Decision Support and Operational Planning and Execution. This includes driving our Digital Strategy, Channel Development and upskilling of the region in capabilities.

Direct management and P&L accountability for the countries within Northern Europe, providing direct line management support and coaching to the GMs to optimize the operations and ensure strategic readiness to maximise future growth.

General Manager with full P&L responsibility. Member of the ABPI Board of Management, Co-chair of ABPI Smaller Companies Forum and Vice-Chair of the European Medicines Group

Responsibility for leading the Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Public Affairs functions with Speciality Care Commercial Operations for the UK and Ireland. This is across the Ipsen Oncology portfolio incorporating Uro-Oncology and Endo-Oncology.

Following the acquisition of the Almirall Respiratory business by AZ, I lead the Business Unit to ensure the Almirall organisation became fully embedded. During this time I lead the teams to deliver a successful product launch of a new class within respiratory and continued to implement plans to deliver growth on the respiratory portfolio. I also lead the creation of the new RIA Buisness Unit, defining the right operating model and structure to support the product portfolio.

Responsibility for Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Learning & Development and Business Intelligence for the Respiratory and GI Portfolio. Lead the launches of two new products in both of the therapy areas, the first in 2012 and another in 2013. Responsibility for leading the teams on the pre-launch work for our pipeline in these areas. A member of the UK Leadership Team.

Director of Sales and Market Access for the UK & Ireland and a member of the leadership team with responsibility for developing the Sales Operation and Market Access strategy. My role requires a high level understanding of the external and internal environment and the effective leadership of my team in order to drive the performance of Almirall brands across the UK.

Director of the UK Business Support and Excellence department incorporating primary and secondary market research, sales force effectiveness, business planning, business intelligence & resource allocation, training & development and the congress & events department. Direct report to the general manager. HR responsibility >40 people.