Senior Medical Advisor Rare Hematology, Nephrology, Transplant and Amyloidosis

Are you ready to turn complex evidence into clear action that improves outcomes for people living with rare conditions? Do you want to shape the scientific direction of Rare Hematology, Nephrology, Transplant and Amyloidosis by partnering closely with leading clinicians and cross‑functional teams? Based in Milan and reporting to the Medical Affairs Lead for this therapy area, you will be instrumental in connecting cutting‑edge science to real‑world practice.
This role anchors the medical plan and steers impactful launches, evidence generation, and education. You will drive scientifically robust and compliant engagements, elevate external credibility, and deliver insights that accelerate timely diagnosis and effective treatment. With access to global expertise and fast‑moving teams, you will help translate biology into meaningful change where the need is greatest.
Operating across medical affairs, clinical research, market access and commercial collaboration, you will lead projects end‑to‑end—from strategy through execution—while strengthening our presence in the rare disease community. How will you build trusted partnerships that raise the standard of care and bring patients closer to the therapies they need?
Accountabilities
- Launch Excellence:
Lead and support pre‑ and post‑approval activities by mapping the scientific landscape, defining unmet needs, and ensuring launch readiness and execution that is rigorous, compliant, and aligned to medical strategy.
- KOL Strategy and Engagement:
Identify, map, and cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders to generate insights, inform strategy, and enhance scientific credibility.
- Medical Plan and Project Leadership:
Own the medical plan and serve as project lead for local clinical studies, observational research, and diagnostic screening initiatives, delivering on time and with measurable impact.
- Scientific Leadership and Expertise:
Maintain deep, up‑to‑date knowledge of products and disease biology in Rare Hematology, Nephrology, Transplant and Amyloidosis; translate literature into clear guidance, priorities, and actions.
- Compliance and Governance:
Uphold local laws, guidelines, codes of practice, and internal policies; ensure promotional and educational activities meet ethical and regulatory standards.
- Medical Education and Materials:
Develop scientific content for internal and external education; provide expert input to the development, review, and approval of materials for scientific meetings and symposia.
- Scientific Exchange and Insights:
Deliver reactive, on‑site medical presentations; participate in local meetings to educate, gather intelligence, and channel insights to shape strategy.
- Pharmacovigilance

Collaboration:

Partner with safety teams to address medical issues related to adverse events and strengthen risk communication and patient safety.
- Commercial Partnership:
Collaborate with marketing and sales to create scientifically sound messages, documentation, and tailored projects that remain aligned with medical strategy.
- Market Access Support:
Contribute medical and scientific evidence to value propositions; support cross‑functional discussions and activities that demonstrate clinical value and facilitate access.
- Training and Capability Building:
Support the Therapeutic Area Lead in medical training for the sales force; review promotional materials in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
- Professional Engagement:
Participate in professional organizations and external forums to enhance field insights and advance professional development.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Experience in product launches (both pre‑launch preparation and post‑launch excellence) in different therapeutic areas.
- Business‑ready, hands‑on, and high execution capability with the ability to navigate complex environments effectively.
- Proven ability to identify, map, and develop Key Opinion Leaders and maintain strong scientific relationships.
- Flexible and agile, with experience acting as project manager for medical plans, local clinical studies, observational studies, and diagnostic screening projects with cross‑functional collaboration.
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