Medical Affairs Director - Italy

Experteer Italy; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Affairs Director in Milan. The role involves developing Medical Affairs strategies, managing KOL relationships, and collaborating on product launches. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the industry, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in both Italian and English.

Competenze

• 10+ years of industry or academic experience, including at least 5 years in Medical Affairs.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Professional proficiency in Italian and English required.

Mansioni

• Lead the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy for Italy.
• Build and manage KOL relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with various teams to plan launch strategies.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Product launches in Italy

Fluent in Italian and English

Formazione

Relevant academic degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Are you passionate about bringing new pharmaceutical products to patients? Do you have solid Medical Affairs experience and the drive to lead and further develop the Medical Affairs function in Italy? Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Medical Affairs Director to lead a team and develop Medical Affairs in Italy, reporting to the General Manager Italy in Milan.

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs strategy for Italy, including developing/refining Medical Affairs policies and procedures and SOPs, to ensure and maintain excellence in standards and practices.
• Build and manage KOL relationships and strategic partnerships within healthcare and societies.
• Lead the development, management, and execution of Advisory Boards in Italy.
• Collaborate with Head of Medical Affairs, Europe and Japan, Commercial and Clinical Development to plan and implement launch strategies, tactics, and life cycle management.
• Provide assessments of product opportunities and threats.
• Oversee investigator-sponsored trials (ISTs) and compassionate use programs.
• Provide medical expertise and collaborate with Commercial, Legal, and Regulatory for development and review of Labeling, advertising, and promotional materials.
• Develop and deliver presentations on Medical Affairs projects to internal and external audiences within legal, compliance and regulatory guidelines. Represent Medical Affairs Italy internally and externally.
• Stay up-to-date with clinical data relevant to the TransCon endocrinology portfolio, the competitive landscape, new therapies, clinical trends, and newly issued regulatory laws to promptly identify impact, competition, or improvements to product programs.

Internal Stakeholders

• Global & European Medical Management Team
• Local Leadership Team
• Strategic Support Functions

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant academic degree with 10+ years of industry or academic experience, including at least 5 years in Medical Affairs. Knowledge in basic and clinical science; endocrinology is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Experience with product launches in Italy.
• Demonstrated sound judgment handling complex, confidential, and regulated information.
• Professional proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, strategic, and critical-thinking abilities with excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.

Travel

Up to 30% of the time, mostly domestically but also internationally.