Medical Affairs Director - Italy

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 Pharma is 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 needs.  At 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 Advisor. In 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 guidelines.Represent 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.