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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).
Key Responsibilities

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.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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