Medical Director
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2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accountabilities
Lead thedevelopmentandimplementationof the nationalMedicalAffairs strategy for a small to medium-sizedfunctionalignedwith companyobjectivesand country scorecard.
Shapeproductdifferentiationandvaluepropositionsensuringmedicalinsightinformscommercial decision-making.
Support access strategy sothattherightpatientreceivestherightmedicineattherighttime in line with nationalhealthcarepriorities.
Overseepharmacovigilancequalityregulatoryand compliance supportensuringnon keyfindingsand fullrespectofapplicablerules and standards.
Provideexpertadvicetooptimisetheeffectivenessof theMedicalAffairsfunctionand drivecontinuousimprovementinquality cost and time.
Incorporate globalissuesand insightsintolocalMedicalAffairs strategyanticipatingfuturetrendsandneeds.
Overseeormanagelarge brand or therapy areamedicalprojectsensuringadherencetointernalprocessesandexternalregulations.
Defineprioritiesand design cross-TAmedicalstrategicplansthattranslatescientificleadershipintoclear actions andoutcomes.
Build anddevelopaMedicalDepartmentthatiscustomerfocused performancedriven cross-collaborative and peoplecentred withrobustsystemsprocessesand capabilities tomeetcurrentand future countryneeds.
Support the establishment of theorganisationasarecognisedscientificleaderthroughproactivemedicalinput andexternalengagement.
Generatemedicalevidenceto support brand strategy inprioritytherapyareasandaddressunmetmedicalneeds.
Providemedicalexpertise to helpshapetheregulatoryenvironmentandachieverapid high-qualitymarket access for products.
Ensurestrong governance and overalladherencetoprocessesregulationsandethicalstandards.
Develop coach andinspirea high-qualityteamfosteringa culture of accountability learning andinnovation.
Executeeffectivesuccessionplanning and build a strong talent pipeline for theMedicalAffairsfunction.
Manageallactivities and accountrelationshipsin line with CompanyValues Code ofConductinternalguidelines/proceduresandItalianlegislation.
EssentialSkills/Experience
MedicalDegreeQualifiedwith clinical and/orscientificexperience(typically>5y)
Managementexperienceinmedicalfunctionsinpharmaceuticalindustryand/or biotech company witha track recordof strong leadership and peopledevelopment
SignificantExperience in RareDisease/SpecialtyCare
Product-Life-CycleManagement andsuccessfulLaunchmanagement (typically> 3 products)
Experience inpartnering/engagingwith clinicalresearchandregulatoryfunctions/projects (ideallynational and international)
Knowledge of the nationalpharmaceuticalindustryand the health policyenvironment
Experience inexternallysponsoredresearchandengagingwith study groups
InnovativeMindset Agile and Critical Thinking
GrowthMindsetapproach
Languages:Italianand English
DesirableSkills/Experience
PhDin ascientificdiscipline
PreviousRareDiseaseExperience
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power toinspirelife-changingmedicines. In-personworkinggivesustheplatformweneedtoconnect workatpaceandchallengeperceptions.Thatswhywework onaverage a minimum ofthreedays per week from the office. Butthatdoesntmeanwerenotflexible.Webalance theexpectationofbeingin the officewhilerespectingindividualflexibility. Joinusinouruniqueandambitiousworld.
At AstraZeneca work on rarediseasesmeanssteppingintoanenvironmentwhereoriginatorsthrivewhereagilityandinnovationareessentialto stayaheadin ademandinglandscapeoftighterbudgets and intensecompetition. Hereitmeansmore:closerconnections topatients anentrepreneurialbiotechfeelbackedby globalbiopharmastrength and a culturethatvaluesintegrityinclusivenessandreal-world impact.Expectautonomytoshapestrategytailoreddevelopmenttodeepenscientificand leadership capabilities andcollaborationwithexceptionalcolleagueswhoshare a commitment totransformingthelivesof people living with rare anddevastatingdiseases.
Ready to lead bold medical strategy in rarediseaseand changewhatspossible for patients Apply now.
Date Posted
14-apr-2026Closing Date
28-apr-2026Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lackthereof sex sexualorientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital statuspregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin aninteractive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.
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Director
About Company
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for people living with rare disorders.
