Medical Director/Senior Medical Director

ppbAbout Acadia Pharmaceuticalsbr/br/ /bAcadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid
- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. ppbAbout Acadia Pharmaceuticalsbr/br/ /bAcadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid
- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. br/br/bRole Overviewbr/br/ /bThe (Senior) Medical Director, Italy will serve as the foundational medical leader for Rett syndrome in Italy, responsible for designing and executing the full pre-launch and launch medical strategy for a first commercial product, in close collaboration with the country medical staff and aligned with Regional medical and country launch readiness plan strategy. The position will also act as medical interface to Italian healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and patient advocacy groups (PAGs), while increasing the company’s medical presence and credibility.br/br/bKey Responsibilitiesbr/br/ /bbMedical Strategy Startup Leadershipbr/br/ /b /pulliDevelop and own the Italian medical strategy for Rett syndrome from pre-launch through launch and post-launch, including budget responsibilities. /liliAlign European scientific vision and strategy into practical, locally relevant medical plans aligned with Italian clinical practice and patient pathways. /liliAct as the single-country medical authority for Rett syndrome, representing the company externally and internally, together with the country medical affairs cross functional teambr/br/ /li /ulbPre-Launch Launch Executionbr/br/ /bulliDesign and coordinate/execute disease-education and unmet-need medical initiatives ahead of national product approval aligned with launch readiness plan /liliLead medical launch readiness, including scientific narratives, medical materials, and internal training, aligned with cross functional launch readiness plan in collaboration EU Regional medical team and local cross functional team /liliPartner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Compliance, and Regulatory colleagues to ensure a cohesive, compliant launch.br/br/ /li /ulbHCP KOL Engagementbr/br/ /bulliFurther develop Italy-wide KOL networks and expert centers, and multidisciplinary Rett syndrome care teams aligned with cross functional engagement plan /liliTogether with country medical colleagues, lead high-impact scientific exchanges, at medical conferences, advisory boards, and expert meetings, often acting as the primary scientific presenter. /liliSupport congress planning, abstracts, and publications relevant to Rett syndrome.br/br/ /li /ulbPatient Advocacy Group (PAG) Engagementbr/br/ /bulliSupport and increase established trusted, long-term partnerships with Italian Rett syndrome patient and caregiver organizations together with country medical staff. /liliIntegrate the patient and caregiver perspective into medical strategy, education, and evidence generation. /liliCollaborate ethically with PAGs on disease awareness, diagnostic journeys, and unmet needs, in line with Italian and EU compliance standards.br/br/ /li /ulbEvidence Generation Medical Infrastructurebr/br/ /bulliContribute to the design and execution of real-world evidence, registries, and post-marketing studies in Italy, including Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs), as applicable /liliSupport and drive national publication strategies and scientific communication activities. /liliHelp establish medical governance, SOPs, and compliant ways of working in Italy, appropriate for a growing biotech organization.br/br/ /li /ulbCross-Functional External Leadershipbr/br/ /bulliAct as a key medical strategic partner to the General Manager, cross functional team, and senior leadership on scientific, clinical, and medical patient-centric decisions related to Italy. /liliSupport build-out of the Italian medical function, including future hiring, vendor selection, and process development, as needed. /liliBe an active member of local leadership team as well as European Medical Teambr/br/ /li /ulbQualifications Experiencebr/br/ /bbEduc