Medical Advisor

Job description

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health . We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities. But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets. Fixed-Term Contract | September/October 2026 – May 2027 The Medical Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful launch of a new indication in France during a fixed-term assignment (September-October 2026 to May 2027) and will report to the Medical Director. Among other responsibilities, the Medical Advisor will lead key medical launch activities in the rheumatology therapeutic area, drive scientific engagement with external stakeholders, support evidence generation and communication, and ensure medical readiness across the organization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role will help shape launch strategy and execution, contributing to the successful introduction of the new indication in the French market while upholding the highest standards of scientific excellence, ethics, and compliance. Scope of the Role Support the development and execution of the national medical strategy for the rheumatology therapeutic area. Lead and support Phase IV evidence generation activities, ensuring post-launch medical initiatives contribute to data generation, clinical adoption, and long-term indication success. Provide scientific leadership for a key indication launch and associated medical activities. Drive evidence generation, medical education, stakeholder engagement, and scientific partnerships. Ensure all activities are compliant, ethical, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Your Role Act as the medical and scientific expert for the rheumatology therapeutic area, supporting cross-functional teams including Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales. Drive the planning, implementation, and oversight of Phase IV studies and other post-launch evidence generation activities, collaborating closely with investigators and internal stakeholders to support the successful adoption of the new indication. Develop and deliver scientific content, training, and medical education initiatives for internal and external stakeholders. Build relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and scientific experts. Lead and execute medical initiatives supporting the launch, including advisory boards, congress activities, expert meetings, and non-promotional projects. Coordinate investigator-sponsored research and support company-sponsored studies. Review and approve scientific materials and ensure the accuracy, balance, and integrity of scientific communications. Monitor scientific developments and provide strategic medical insights to support business objectives. Manage assigned projects and budgets while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Who You Are Master's degree or equivalent scientific qualification. Proven experience launching pharmaceutical products, ideally within specialty care - ideally rheumatology - is considered a plus. Experience supporting a Phase IV launch environment is considered a plus. Strong scientific credibility and the ability to engage effectively with external experts and healthcare professionals. Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a cross-functional environment. Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Why Join Alfasigma: At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress. Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.