Business lead Italy

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The Business Lead Italy will play a critical role in establishing and growing the Italian affiliate and preparing for the launch of the company’s first ultra-orphan therapy planned for July 2027.

Reporting to the General Manager Italy, Germany & Spain, you will lead cross-functional execution across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Operations, ensuring business priorities are translated into effective local action.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with significant growth potential. As the Italian business expands, the scope of the position is expected to evolve into broader affiliate leadership responsibilities.

A key element of the role is maintaining a strong presence in the field. Approximately 50% of time will be spent engaging with treatment centers, healthcare organizations, key stakeholders, regional authorities, and patient organizations across Italy to gather insights, strengthen partnerships, and support launch readiness.

• Lead and coordinate Italy's launch readiness and execution plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable business plans.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, PV, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor business performance, milestones, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations and business insights to the General Manager.

• Build relationships with treatment centers, healthcare stakeholders, patient organizations, and regional decision makers.
• Gather market and healthcare system insights to inform strategy and execution.
• Represent the company at relevant industry and scientific events.

• Support development and execution of commercial and reimbursement strategies.
• Monitor market dynamics, access developments, and performance indicators.
• Contribute to forecasting, business planning, and resource prioritization.
• Foster strong collaboration across local, regional, and global teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of the Italian organization.
• Lead through influence and help build a high-performing, patient-focused culture.

• Ensure activities are conducted in line with applicable regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance teams to maintain strong governance and patient safety.

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Business is preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in rare diseases, specialty care, or orphan diseases preferred.
• Proven track record in product launches and commercialization.
• Strong understanding of the Italian healthcare system and market access environment.
• Experience working across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and/or Operations.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in international matrix organizations.
• People leadership experience is an advantage.

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Pharming is a global biotechnology company taking on some of the toughest rare disease challenges. We develop and commercialize innovative therapies for rare and ultra-rare immunological and genetic diseases with significant unmet need, where our scientific and commercial expertise, long-term commitment, and real partnership can help advance care.

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