Medical Manager

For our dynamic, growing, and innovative Brands division within an established international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking an experienced Medical Affairs field professional. This role requires someone who dares to think beyond the conventional big pharma MSL framework and wishes to operate autonomously in an entrepreneurial manner. The position offers broad development opportunities by engaging in all aspects of the business and managing your own daily activities.

You will be part of a team of three Medical Managers based in Italy and will be responsible for developing and executing Medical Affairs strategies and projects. Additionally, you will provide Medical Affairs support to Sales and Marketing colleagues, with a demonstrated ability to identify commercial opportunities. Candidates must reside in Italy and speak English for communication with the European Management team, which is located across Europe, with offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will report to the Lead Medical Managers Europe.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Develop Medical Affairs strategies and execute scientific projects such as publications and advisory boards.
2. Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with country KOLs and other influencers in the scientific and healthcare community, based on scientific and medical evidence.
3. Support the development and launch of products through scientific exchange, particularly in melanoma.
4. Assist with Early Access Program requests from healthcare professionals in Italy for melanoma patients.
5. Provide business support to Italian marketing, commercial, and market access teams.
6. Lead the approval process for investigator-initiated trials and monitor their progress.
7. Disseminate clinical and scientific information regarding marketed and pipeline compounds in a timely, compliant, and ethical manner.
8. Establish and support networks in Derma-oncology and other potential therapeutic areas.
9. Communicate emerging data to experts and respond to unsolicited inquiries from healthcare professionals.
10. Support colleagues in organizing healthcare professional events by providing medical content support.

Education & Qualifications

• Mandatory: (bio)medical or scientific academic degree.
• Driver’s license is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an MSL or Medical Manager in the innovative pharmaceutical industry.
• At least one year of experience in a commercial role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Native Italian speaker and fluent in English.
• Desirable: Experience in dermatology or oncology.
• Desirable: Experience with Early Access Programs in Italy.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong scientific knowledge and strategic thinking.
• Knowledge of dermatology or oncology.
• Understanding of regulatory environment and compliance.
• Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
• Flexibility and patience.
• Positive, creative mindset and enjoyment of field interactions with healthcare professionals.