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Change is the new constant in the biotechnology industry, yet through rapid transformation and global expansion Jazz Pharmaceuticals has remained steadfast to its mission of improving patient lives by bringing differentiated medicines in areas of significant unmet need. 

Please join Bruce Cozadd, Chairman and CEO of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, to hear first-hand about how Jazz has successfully navigated change and growth by unifying its employees around its values-based corporate culture that is based on constant pursuit of excellence, intentional collaboration, disciplined integrity, tireless innovation and a driving focus on the patient.   Also hear from Heather McGaughey, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, who will be in attendance to answer questions about how the Jazz patient-focused vision and corporate culture endures through merger integration, leadership change and rapid global employee growth.

Agenda:

• 4:00 pm – Onsite registration
• 4:30 pm - Welcome/Introductions
• 4:40 pm – Guest Speaker:  Bruce Cozadd, CEO, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
• 5:15 pm - Q&A with Heather McGaughey, SVP HR, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
• 6:00 pm – Networking
• 7:00 pm – Close

Post Event Social:  6:00 - 7:00 pm

Looking for an opportunity to connect with other HR Life Science professionals?

Starting at 6pm we will have an informal social hour (or more!). Enjoy some light refreshments and network with your colleagues. There will also be opportunities to learn more about the benefits of having a BOLD membership for those that would like to join or hear more.

Guest Speakers:

Bruce Cozadd, Chairman and CEO, Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Bruce C. Cozadd is a co-founder of Jazz Pharmaceuticals and currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  Prior to founding Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Cozadd held various positions with ALZA Corporation, a pharmaceutical company now owned by Johnson & Johnson, most recently as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for research and development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing.  Previously at ALZA Corporation, he held the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Planning and Analysis.  He serves on the boards of directors of Cerus Corporation, a biomedical products company, Threshold Pharmaceuticals, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, and The Nueva School, a non-profit organization.  He received a B.S. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Heather McGaughey, Sr. VP of Human Resources, Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Heather McGaughey was appointed Senior Vice President of Human Resources in March 2012. From 2008 to 2012 she served as our Vice President of Human Resources. In 2007 she served as Managing Director, Private Equity Services at Craford Benefit Consultants, a human capital and benefit consulting firm. From 1998 to 2006 Ms. McGaughey served at CNET Networks, Inc., a global interactive media company, most recently as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Previously, she held various positions of increasing responsibility in the Human Resources field at Time Inc. in New York and California, and at Manufacturers Hanover Trust, now a part of JP Morgan Chase. Ms. McGaughey received her B.A. from Smith College. She serves on the Board of California Strategic Human Resources Partnership (CSHRP) and the Advisory Board of the Biotech Organization Learning and Development (BOLD) Group.