Italy Business Lead - Rare-Disease Launch (Remote)

Pharming Group; Italia; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharming Group seeks a driven Business Lead for Italy to establish and grow the Italian affiliate and ready the market for a first ultra-orphan therapy launching in July 2027. The role reports to the GM Italy, Germany & Spain and drives cross-functional execution across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Operations.

The position emphasizes field presence (50%), stakeholder engagement with centers, authorities, and patient groups, and leadership across a developing Italian

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemistry, or related field.
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Italy's launch readiness and execution plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable business plans.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, PV, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor business performance, milestones, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations and business insights to the General Manager.
• Build relationships with treatment centers, healthcare stakeholders, patient organizations, and regional decision makers.
• Gather market and healthcare system insights to inform strategy and execution.
• Represent the company at relevant industry and scientific events.
• Support development and execution of commercial and reimbursement strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics, access developments, and performance indicators.
• Contribute to forecasting, business planning, and resource prioritization.

Skills

8+ years pharma experience

Education

Degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Medicine/Chemistry

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pharming Group seeks a driven Business Lead for Italy to establish and grow the Italian affiliate and ready the market for a first ultra-orphan therapy launching in July 2027. The role reports to the GM Italy, Germany & Spain and drives cross-functional execution across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Operations.

The position emphasizes field presence (50%), stakeholder engagement with centers, authorities, and patient groups, and leadership across a developing Italian