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Samantha Pearce
Jazz Pharmaceuticals has announced the promotion of Samantha Pearce, to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Samantha Pearce’s Background: Ms. Pearce brings over 30 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held leadership roles across various global markets. During her tenure at Jazz, she has been instrumental in driving the growth of the company's commercial brands and expanding its presence in over 50 countries. Her leadership has been marked by a commitment to high performance, fostering a culture of innovation, and enhancing patient access to transformative medicines.
Before joining Jazz, Ms. Pearce held senior roles at Celgene Corporation, where she served as Vice President and General Manager of International Markets, and at AstraZeneca plc, where she was Director of Specialist Care. She began her career at DuPont Pharmaceuticals. Ms. Pearce holds a B.Sc. from Birmingham University and an M.B.A. from Cranfield University in the U.K.
Leadership’s Vision: Renée Galá, President and Chief Operating Officer of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, praised Ms. Pearce's promotion, stating, "Sam is an inspiring leader with an established track record of effectively scaling commercial operations to achieve transformational growth and accelerated patient access to medicines across geographies. Her remarkable talent for unifying teams around a shared vision and cultivating a culture of performance and innovation will significantly enhance our global commercial business."
Ms. Pearce’s Vision: Expressing her enthusiasm for her new role, Ms. Pearce said, "I am delighted to be stepping into the role of CCO and look forward to leading the combined commercial organization as we continue to scale. I am deeply invested in Jazz's mission and purpose to help patients and remain focused on our commitment to deliver sustainable growth and enhanced value as an innovative global biopharmaceutical company."
