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