Medical Affairs Manager

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) .

Main Activities & Responsibilities
Your responsibilities are focused on three strategic pillars, ensuring optimal product positioning and access:
*2. Institutional & Regional Access Support
3. Medical-Scientific & Regulatory Collaboration*

• 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.