Medical Affairs Director Italy
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about bringing new pharmaceutical products to patients Do you have solid Medical Affairs experience and the drive to lead and further develop the Medical Affairs function in Italy If so we are looking for a new Medical Affairs Director to take over this important role at Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharmais a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients lives. Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we are applying our innovative TransCon technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical our headquarters in Hellerup Denmark research facilities in Heidelberg Germany and additional offices across Europe and the United States we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.
The role
We are seeking a passionate Medical Affairs Director to lead a team of three Medical Science Liaisons and one Medical this role you will play a crucial part in driving and developing the Medical Affairs organization in Italy.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional global teams striving to achieve extraordinary results.
You will report directly to Thomas Topini General Manager Italy who is based in Milan.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs strategy for Italy incl. developing/refining Medical Affairs policies and procedures and SOPs to ensure and maintain excellence in standards and practices.
- Build and manage KOL relationships & strategic partnerships within healthcare and societies.
- Lead the development management and execution of Advisory Boards in Italy.
- Provide assessments of product opportunities and threats
- Oversee investigator-sponsored trials (ISTs) and compassionate use programs.
- Provide medical expertise and collaborate with Commercial Legal and Regulatory for development and review of Labeling advertising and promotional materials.
- Develop and deliver presentations on Medical Affairs projects to both internal and external audiences within legal compliance and regulatory Medical Affairs Italy internally and externally.
- Stay abreast of up-to-date knowledge on all clinical data relevant to the TransCon endocrinology portfolio the competitive landscape new therapies clinical trends and newly issued regulatory laws to promptly identify possible impact competition or improvements to product programs.
Your key internal stakeholders will be:
- Global & European Medical Management Team
- Local Leadership Team
- Strategic Support Functions
Qualifications and Skills:
You hold a relevant academic degree and 10 years of industry or academic experience hereof min. 5 years within Medical Affairs. Knowledge in basic and clinical science endocrinology is an advantage.
Furthermore you have:
- Strong demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Experience with product launches in Italy
- A demonstrated sound judgement in terms of handling complex confidential and regulated information.
Also you are proficient in Italian and English at a professional level both written and spoken.
Key competencies:
You are a strong team player analytical and have a can-do self-starter attitude. You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal open environment where innovation and change are key. To succeed in this role we also expect you to be an eminent strategic and critical thinking leader who possess excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.
Travel: Up to 30% of the time mostly domestically but also internationally
Apply now.
Applications will be evaluated when received so please apply as soon as possible.
All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.
If you are passionate about contributing to the field of rare diseases and eager to make a difference at Ascendis Pharma we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to advance therapeutic innovations and improve patient lives worldwide.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Clinical Research
- Managed Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Leadership Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2007, Ascendis Pharma is a publicly held, biopharmaceutical company committed to addressing unmet medical needs. Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative platform technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a ... View more
