Medical Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
 

• Implement the Italian Medical Affairs activities in alignment with regional and global medical strategies and local marketing and sales plans

• Provide scientific and medical expertise across therapy areas and product portfolio and pipeline products

• Identify medical needs, scientific developments and emerging clinical trends relevant to Orion's products and therapeutic areas

• Ensure medical activities support business objectives while maintaining the highest ethical and compliance standards

• Timely dissemination of updates and information relating to medical and scientific matters to relevant parties 

• Act as the primary medical contact for the Italian affiliate for internal customers and external customers (e.g HCPs)

• Work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory , Market access teams to support product launches, lifecycle management initiatives and brand activities from a medical perspective to shape brand and campaign plans and support the development of sales and marketing materials as appropriate

•  Provide the medical review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials 

• Create and maintain relationships with KOLs and HCPs as necessary

• Represent Orion at scientific congresses, advisory boards and medical meetings

• Collaborate with global medical colleagues to ensure alignment of medical activities and priorities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, medical societies and other relevant stakeholders

• Ensure that all medical activities comply with applicable Italian regulations, AIFA requirements, EFPIA/Farmindustria Code requirements and Orion policies

• Support pharmacovigilance processes, ensuring the appropriate handling and reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints. 

• Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of medical procedures and SOPs. 

• Support audits, inspections and compliance initiatives when required. 
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
  
  •    University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline
  •    Good Experience within Medical Affairs in the Italian pharmaceutical industry
  •    Experience working with healthcare professionals and key external stakeholders
  •    Experience working cross-functionally in a matrix environment
  •    Experience on branded products (generic and not generics) in retail and Hospital channel

  TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  
  •    Scientific and medical knowledge
  •    Excellent communication and presentation skills
  •    Ability to translate complex scientific information for different audiences
  •    Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  •    Ability to build credible relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals
  •    Project management and organisational capabilities
  •    Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry compliance requirements and medical governance
  •    Ability to analyze medical insights and convert them into actionable recommendations
  •    Fluently in English and Italian

  COMPETENCIES:
  
  •    Collaborative and team-oriented
  •    Curious and eager to learn
  •    Strong ethical judgement and integrity
  •    Proactive and solution-focused
  •    Resilient and adaptable
  •    Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
  •    Effective coach and people developer
  •    Strong interpersonal and networking skills
  •    Patient-focused mindset

   
  CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
  
  Employment Type: Permanent employment contract under the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Collective Agreement (CCNL)
  Job Classification: Quadro
  Benefits: Company car, laptop, mobile phone
  Start Date: As soon as possible