Medical Advisor

Medical Advisor

Sobi

Milan, Italy

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the country medical strategy and Local Medical Plan (LMP) for assigned product(s) and therapeutic area(s), aligning with regional/global strategies and local insights.
• Lead medical activities including medical planning, unmet needs identification, data generation, publications, advisory boards, scientific partnerships, and medical education.
• Provide medical/scientific expertise to cross-functional teams, ensuring medical affairs integration in affiliate business objectives whilst maintaining functional independence.
• Manage the budget for assigned therapeutic area(s) and monitor related activities.
• Design and implement high-quality medical communication plans, educational meetings, and materials to advance science and appropriate product use.
• Gain insights from thought leaders and experts through medical advisory boards, addressing unmet needs in assigned therapeutic areas and products.
• Identify data gaps, explore data generation opportunities, and implement plans to address unmet needs and maximise patient benefit.
• Develop strategic scientific partnerships with key thought leaders, external experts, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely response to medical enquiries and review/approve promotional and non-promotional materials for scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Manage Patient Supported Programmes and unsolicited product nominal use requests.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned products and therapeutic areas through continuous learning and participation in relevant scientific events.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders and contribute to the development of local core dossiers.
• Ensure all medical activities adhere to Sobi SOPs/guidance and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree or University degree in other scientific discipline
• At least 3 years of direct experience in a Medical Affairs role (i.e: MSL, MSL Manager, Medical Manager, etc.)
• Preferable experience from medical affairs, medical/clinical science, clinical development, access and health economy
• Preferable experience within haematology and rare diseases
• Preferable experience with new products, pre-launch and launch activities planning and execution
• Ability to create and foster effective scientific relationship with KOLs
• Ability to network cross-departmentally with local sales and market access
• Knowledge of national healthcare system and decision making practices, including regulatory, safety, legal and compliance
• Proficient user of modern IT and office software