Lead the way in redefining possibilities for rare disease patients. This is your chance to champion groundbreaking therapies and make a lasting difference across the Nordics.

On behalf of Italfarmaco, Haeger & Carlsson Executive Search and Interim is looking for a Medical Liaison Manager to join their Nordic RD team at the forefront of a groundbreaking treatment for the neuromuscular disorder Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

The Medical Liaison Manager will serve as the primary field-based point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for providing non-promotional scientific/educational, research support for company’s products and to support development and implementation of the medical and scientific strategy and other key medical affairs initiatives in the Nordics. The primary focus of this role is the ability to identify and engage with thought leaders in neuromuscular rare disease areas (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) and gather actionable medical insights.

The position requires a focused and solution-oriented professional that is well-organized with the ability to be flexible and prioritize multiple demands. The role includes identifying, developing, and maintaining long-term collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders and institutions, it also includes developing and implementing medical and scientific strategy and ensure effective communication to meet the company’s and HCP’s needs.

The Medical Liaison Manager will engage in, and support, local market access process in collaboration with Value & Access Lead, lead scientific Medical Education initiatives and secure appropriate treatment readiness through cross functional collaboration. The position can either be based in Denmark, Sweden or Norway and will report to the Nordic Medical Affairs Director.

About the company

Founded in 1938 in Milan, Italy, Italfarmaco S.p.A is a private global pharmaceutical company that has led the successful development and approval of many pharmaceutical products around the world. Italfarmaco S.p.A. currently employs 3,500 people and has operations in more than 60 countries through directly controlled or affiliated companies. The company is a leader in pharmaceutical research, product development, production and commercialization with proven success in many therapeutic areas including immuno-oncology, gynecology, neurology, cardiovascular disease and rare diseases. Italfarmaco's rare disease unit includes programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and polycythaemia vera.

Italfarmaco Nordics was established late 2023, and in this role, you will contribute to the shaping of the company within Rare Disease in the region. The corporate culture in the Nordics emphasizes drive, entrepreneurship, and strong determination to make a difference for people living with rare diseases.

Read more: https://www.italfarmaco.se/

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare stakeholders in disease states of strategic importance to the company.

• Provide medical and scientific information to respond to KOLs’ technical questions about the molecule/drug.

• Identify and engage key TLs, HCPs, and investigators in scientific exchange on disease landscape & client assets.

• Represent client at select scientific congresses and professional society meetings.

• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one on one setting.

• Perform Medical Educational or other events requested by healthcare professionals.

• Deeply understand the unique treatment paradigm, key stakeholders, and healthcare landscape in your territory.

• Update Patient and Treatment Journey.

• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with medical strategy.

• Gather careful insights from KOLs and report back to company to help develop clinical, as well as commercial strategy.

• Act as primary liaison to investigators involved in investigator sponsored trials.

• Develop insights in local Registries or other valuable outcome sources.

• Assist as needed to local tactical activities (coverage of presentations at select scientific congresses, knowledge of contracting local consultants, etc.).

• Assist in the reconnaissance of market landscape determination and competitive intelligence including therapeutic trends and unmet needs within the appropriate disease states and marketplace and provide timely feedback/information on emerging clinical/scientific information to internal stakeholders.

• Respond to external inquiries and deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information.

• Operate in a highly ethical manner and comply with all laws, regulations and policies.

• Complete mandatory training in assigned timelines upon hire as well as when new policies, SOP’s, and guidance are issued.

• Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.

• And other job duties that may be assigned. May be modified at any time as business needs require.

Education & experience

• An advanced doctoral degree (MD, PHD, Pharm D).

• Relevant experience, preferably in rare disease area.

• 5+ years of previous industry medical affairs experience required, preferably in MSL and/or headquartered based medical affairs role.

• Knowledge of healthcare system and understanding of treatment landscape, diagnostic testing, and reimbursement in your country/assigned region.

• Demonstrated expertise in building relationships and participating in credible scientific exchange with multiple audiences.

• Networking skills and confidence to interact with senior experts on a peer-to-peer level.

• Thorough knowledge of local (several countries or territory) legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interaction with health care professions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to present medical/scientific information in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to function well, both independently and within a team setting, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Team orientated and ability to work collaboratively towards common objectives.

• Biotech experience is a merit.

• Fluent in English and Danish, Swedish or Norwegian.

• Able to travel within defined territory, 50-70% of time.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference for patients living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and to contribute to shaping the future of rare disease care in the Nordics. Take the next step and apply today to join a team that is redefining possibilities in patient care.

Please apply through www.haegercarlsson.com

Questions are answered by

Anna Freese +46(0)76-174 75 81, anna.f@haegercarlsson.com