Medical Affairs Manager

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Overview

We are looking for a highly strategic and medically grounded individual for a high-impact Medical Affairs Manager role. This position is central to ensuring our innovative portfolio in General Medicine & Specialty Care reaches all eligible patients. As the key medical-scientific expert, you will be responsible for promoting and preserving the value proposition of our products across their entire lifecycle, with a critical focus on securing and maintaining National Health Service (NHS) reimbursement and Market Access in Italy. If you are a Physician with a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry and a passion for blending clinical science with market strategy, this is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly translate into patient care. University Degree in Medicine (MD) is strictly required (candidates without this qualification will not be considered).

Key Responsibilities

• Market Access (P&R) & Value Generation.
• Lead the scientific component of national Pricing & Reimbursement (P&R) dossiers to obtain/maintain NHS reimbursement in Italy.
• Develop high-quality scientific content for dossiers, including the pharmacological/clinical profile, disease epidemiology, burden, and integration of Real-World Evidence (RWE).
• Drive and manage strategic evidence generation projects (e.g., epidemiological studies, RWE initiatives) to maximize product value in alignment with local regulations.
• Coordinate cross-functional scientific input from internal Medical, Marketing, and Market Access teams, and external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and consultants.
• Act as the primary scientific liaison for the national Market Access, Institutional, and Regional Affairs & Access Management (RAAM) Teams in Italy.
• Provide strategic medical-scientific guidance to the RAAM direction, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance in all regional access communications, materials, and events.
• Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with relevant KOLs, scientific societies, and key stakeholders at both national and regional levels.
• Collaborate closely with the Regulatory Affairs team by providing essential medical support for selected projects and priorities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure ethical and scientific rigor in the coordination, evaluation, and approval of all internal and external medical-scientific communications.
• Actively participate in national and international cross‑functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and knowledge sharing.

Job Requirements

Education

• Mandatory: University Degree in Medicine (MD).
• Preferred: Solid training/clinical experience in a relevant field (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine).
• Highly valued: A postgraduate degree or Master's in a relevant field, such as Medical Epidemiology or Pharmacoeconomics.

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, specifically in Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs or Market Access.
• Demonstrated expertise in working successfully within a cross‑functional, matrix organization.

Core Skills

• Language Proficiency: Fluency (spoken and written) in both Italian and English is mandatory.
• Scientific & Analytical Acumen
  • Exceptional ability to critically read, interpret, and synthesize complex medical literature (e.g., clinical trials, meta‑analyses, RWE, pharmacoeconomic studies).
  • Excellent analytical skills for data interpretation and translating complex data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Proven ability to communicate persuasively and effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences, including internal stakeholders and external KOLs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, promoting effective teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing