Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Ophthalmology

MSD Italia; Roma; In loco; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Italy is seeking an Associate Director for Medical Affairs specializing in ophthalmology. This role will involve developing the Medical Affairs strategy, engaging with external stakeholders, and ensuring the implementation of balanced medical education. Candidates must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. and have a minimum of five years' experience in Medical Affairs. Strong English communication skills and an understanding of clinical trials are essential. The position is full-time and offers a chance to significantly impact patient care.

Competenze

• Five years of experience in Medical Affairs, ideally with knowledge in ophthalmology.

Mansioni

• Develop country Medical Affairs Plan and execute strategies.
• Analyze insights from external stakeholders to identify needs.
• Ensure balanced medical education through non-promotional initiatives.
• Identify and implement local data-generating opportunities.
• Collaborate with local GCTO management on studies.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
• Represent Medical Department at Medical Congresses.

Conoscenze

Understanding of clinical trial methods

Sound scientific and clinical judgment

Team player and action-oriented

Proactive attitude

Strong customer-facing skills

Multi-tasking capability

Strong presentation skills

Strong English communication skills

Formazione

M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Ophthalmology

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Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders, ensuring the scientific value of our products is comprehended. We unite, communicate, and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our company in the Medical Affairs team to drive medical objectives. In this role, you will report to the Medical Affairs Director. As a Medical Advisor for Ophthalmology, you will be the medical expert and accountable for the entire portfolio in this area, including marketed products and innovative products in clinical development. You will use medical knowledge and customer insights to develop the country medical affairs plan and engage in non‑promotional peer‑to‑peer communication. You will focus on education, sharing, generating data, and implementing programs that provide balanced data to external stakeholders, scientific leaders, key decision makers, and the medical community at large, with patients as the ultimate beneficiary.

Responsibilities

• Develop the local country Medical Affairs Plan (cMAP) and execute strategically aligned tactics and activities
• Collect, collate, and analyze insights from external stakeholders to identify unmet needs and data gaps, and provide medical strategic input to commercial, access, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to inform their strategies
• Ensure scientifically balanced medical education pertaining to the therapeutic area through appropriate non‑promotional initiatives
• Identify and implement investigator‑initiated and local epidemiologic and (non)‑interventional data‑generating opportunities that benefit the medical community and address unmet medical needs and data gaps
• Collaborate with local GCTO (Global Clinical Trial Organization) management and investigators to identify opportunities to implement new studies in the country
• Work cross‑functionally with relevant internal stakeholders (Market Access, External Affairs, and Marketing)
• Represent the Medical Department at local or regional Medical Congresses and Symposia

Qualification & Experience

The candidate must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree along with recognized medical expertise. Additionally, they should have at least five years of experience in Medical Affairs, such as a Medical Advisor or Medical Science Liaison (MSL), with preferred scientific knowledge in ophthalmology.

Skills

• Understanding of clinical trial methods, implementation, and interpretation of clinical data
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment and eagerness to continue learning
• Team player and action‑oriented matrix networker across different departments and corporate cultures
• Proactive “can do” attitude and passion
• Strong customer‑facing, listening, and probing skills
• Able to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Strong, confident, and engaging presentation and communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English are required

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Science, and Health Care Provider

Industries

Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services