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For our pharmaceutical sector, we are currently looking for a Medical Affairs Manager (M/F) – Neurosciences to be based in our Milan office on a permanent contract.

You will report to the respective Therapeutic Area Medical Head (TAMH) and play a meaningful role in providing medical support to the Neuroscience & Rare Disease franchise, with a chance to create a real difference to the therapy areas of interest (autoimmune neurological diseases with special focus on myasthenia gravis, neurodegenerative diseases, mood disorders and other nervous system disorders).

The purpose of the role is:

To improve company product value by being a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing products, patients’ treatment trends and studies in the relevant disease areas with a defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other partners) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart and partner

To enhance the collaboration, support, and communication between the Local Operating Company Medical Affairs Team and the Regional (EMEA) Medical Affairs Team

To develop the Medical Affairs Strategy and take ownership of and manage the execution of the Medical Affairs Product Plan (MAP Plan) for a specific product or group of products in alignment with the EMEA MA and the Country Value Team (CVT) strategies and in close cooperation with other functions

To support the current and future launches within neurology, as well as the future launches in our NS portfolio, both in- and externally.

Role's main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• by developing and maintaining detailed knowledge in neurological disorders and treatments you will provide medical expertise to other Operating Company functions;
• being an active member of the EMEA MA Functional Network you will contribute to identify data gaps and relevant strategies to address them.

External Relationships

• To build up/maintain network with external Leading Specialists and other relevant stakeholders.
• To maximize relationships with Investigators, Leading Specialists, and patient groups to gain inputs and insights to improve the product strategy and place in therapy.

Study Planning and Execution

To plan and supervise local clinical research activities (interventional/observational) by:

• evaluation of feasibility and coherence of any MAF study and access program with the CVT strategy;
• oversight of protocol development and study implementation by MAF/GCO;
• ensuring clinical results accurate and timely communication;
• evaluation of local Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) proposal against scientific soundness and alignment to the medical strategy.

To be the local MAF referee of local GCO for the EMEA/Global clinical research activities taking place in the Country.

Publications

• To develop and implement the local MA publication plan by ensuring budget and vendor management.
• Ensure content relating to allocated product(s) (including medical education materials, abstracts, medical information materials, marketing materials etc.) accurately reflects scientific data.

Medical Education

• To develop and validate the Medical Education Plan by gathering inputs on educational needs from the top tier Specialists and the ad-hoc identified Steering Committee (MESC)
• To maintain fair and collaborative relationships with major CME Providers

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical degree or other scientific degrees
• 3+ years in similar roles, ideally in neurosciences
• Fluency in Italian & English
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)

Essentials knowledge & skills

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of clinical trial design (interventional and non-interventional, RWE), execution, data analysis and patient access programs
• Excellent knowledge of autoimmune neurological disorders in general and of all products within the relevant TA
• In-depth knowledge of relevant rules in terms of clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medical education (CME)
• Highly stakeholder focused and results oriented.
• Innovative with the ability to coordinate and drive a complex and changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Capable of working inclusively with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively simplify and communicate complex material to a diverse array of audiences.
• Demonstrate values and behaviors consistent with The Johnson & Johnson Credo and value of integrity.