Medical Director

Philogen S.p.A.; Milano; On-site; EUR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CCNL Dirigenti Industria

Job summary

Philogen S.p.A. is seeking a Medical Director to join the Clinical Department and report to the Chief Medical Officer. You will provide medical oversight, expert leadership, and strategic direction for planning and executing Phase 1–3 clinical trials, aligning with R&D to ensure trial excellence and patient safety.

The role requires an MD with oncology experience, 5+ years in pharma, and fluent English. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to regulatory submissions, and uphold SOPs and

Qualifications

• MD (Medical Doctor) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar pharma role.
• Excellent command of English written and spoken.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for Phase 1–3 clinical trials.
• Ensure safety, pharmacovigilance and regulatory compliance.
• Interact with physicians, investigators, and patients as needed.
• Support regulatory submissions and early access activities.
• Lead medical input for scientific strategy and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

Oncology specialization

Job description

Philogen is a Swiss–Italian integrated biotechnology company founded in 1996, focused on the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals for cancer therapy and inflammatory diseases (www.philogen.com).

Your Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Director to join our Clinical Department, reporting directly to Philogen's Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

You will play a key role in providing medical oversight, expertise, and leadership to ensure the strategic planning, development, and implementation of clinical trials, collaborating closely with the R&D Department to ensure excellence in clinical trial execution in the best interests of patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in developing strategic plans for the company's product portfolio to ensure the success of development programs.
• Work cross-functionally, providing medical insights, to define, plan and implement Phase 1-3 clinical studies through clinical proof of concept to support the development of new compound and new indications.
• Ensure compliance in all medical activities as per Philogen’s SOPs and local regulations.
• Develop and mantain scientific relations with leading physicians to consult on various topics including Clinical Advisory Boards.
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure the safety and monitoring of our products including processes to address product issues, recalls and product complaints.
• Manage medical/clinical supervision/oversight of individual clinical trials.
• Provide medical input into complaint and adverse event investigations.
• Interface with physicians and/or patients related to medical inquiries associated with our products
• Support the business development resource to increase the Company’s position and reputationin the marketplace.
• Collaborate with opinion-leaders and professional faculty to best design and implement projects.
• Ensure drug safety and surveillance activities are consistent with established regulations and internal SOPs to meet or exceed safety objectives.
• Provide support in monitoring efficacy trends by reviewing clinical data (i.e. evaluation of inclusion criteria and protocol deviations).
• Interact with regulatory agencies and clinical centers in order to support the Company’s development program.
• Participate in Strategy Meetings.
• Provides medical expertise in all regulatory, early access and reimbursement approval processes. Ensure content and quality of the Clinical Part of the Submission Dossier.
• Attend and present materials, as needed, at meetings with Company as well as extra-company meetings.
• Prepare and present scientific articles and posters at international conferences.

Who We Are Looking For

Educational Requirements: A degree in Medicine (M.D.) is mandatory, preferably with an additional track record in Oncology.

Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within a pharmaceutical company.

Language Skills: An excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build trust and confidence across teams and departments.

Interpersonal and Organizational Skills: Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organizational capabilities.

Communication Skills: Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

Professional Approach: Ability to work independently and efficiently, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

What We Offer

We offer employment under the applicable Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for Industrial Executives (Dirigenti Industria) and a competitive compensation package with a base gross annual salary starting from €120,000.

The final compensation package will be determined based on objective and neutral criteria, taking into account the candidate's experience, qualifications, seniority, and level of responsibility, as assessed throughout the selection process.

Job Location

Milan or Siena

we welcome applications from candidates of any gender orientation or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, or religious belief.

In compliance with Directive (EU) 2023/970 and Italian Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026, this job advertisement has been drafted using gender-neutral criteria.