Vice President, Medical Affairs Rare Diseases

ph3Job Purpose /h3 pThe VP, Medical Affairs, Rare Diseases BU will provide strategic medical leadership and oversight to support the continued growth of the Rare Diseases (RRD) portfolio. S/he will champion patient centricity as key driver of business decisions. Also, this executive will be a spokesperson for Recordati within the scientific community. S/he will collaborate closely with cross‑functional colleagues globally, namely clinical development, regulatory, commercial and business development. /p pCollaborative, fast‑paced and interculturally agile, this executive will be a role model of Recordati’s values and a champion of ethics and integrity. /p h3Overall objectives /h3 ul liProvide strategic medical leadership and oversight across Rare Diseases to shape and execute global medical affairs strategies, working closely with commercial and business development colleagues. /li liEnsure proactive, timely and highly qualified medical input is provided within cross functional teams. /li liEnsure RRD Medical Affairs Teams adopt consistent and efficient processes across geographies (e.g. in terms of systems, tools, KPIs) and foster best practices sharing. /li liEnsure the effective and compliant communication of scientific and medical information while generating robust evidence to enhance product value and safety, ultimately contributing to the Rare Diseases portfolio growth. /li liEnsure all medical activities adhere to ethical standards, corporate governance, and international regulatory frameworks. /li liProvide strategic medical leadership across the Rare Diseases BU, ensuring robust, patient‑centric medical affairs strategies that support the BU’s growth and innovation goals. /li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Medical Affairs Strategy and Execution /h3 ul liDevelop and implement integrated Medical Affairs strategies and plans for rare diseases products /li liLead the creation of Integrated Evidence Plans (IEPs) and ensure alignment with clinical development, regulatory, market access, and commercial /li /ul h3Medical Leadership And Lifecycle Management /h3 ul liProvide medical leadership and expertise to guide medical across the Business Unit /li liProvide medical input into BD assessments and lifecycle management strategies for rare disease assets. /li liSupport post‑marketing studies aligned with unmet medical needs. /li liAs a member of the BU Leadership Team, provide expert guidance, and facilitate the generation and publications of robust medical evidence to support the value of our brands /li /ul h3Evidence Generation And Publications /h3 ul liCollaborate with the Group Medical Evidence Generation Lead, to design and execute global evidence generation plans, including RWE, ISS. /li /ul h3Medical Affairs Community And Talent Development /h3 ul liBuild and nurture a high‑performing Medical Affairs community across the BU, fostering continuous learning and talent development. /li liEnsure medical personnel at both global and affiliate levels are properly trained, equipped, and aligned with consistent, efficient operational approaches. /li /ul h3Cross‑functional Collaboration /h3 ul liSupport early development and launch readiness for new indications and assets. /li liEnsure proactive and qualified medical input to Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial teams. /li /ul h3External Engagement And Scientific Societies Partnership /h3 ul liWork with affiliates to build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, Scientific Societies, healthcare professionals relevant to the therapeutic areas, and patient advocacy groups in rare disease domains. /li liLead the development of medical education programs tailored to rare disease stakeholders, including KOLs, HCPs, and patient organizations. /li liRepresent the company’s medical perspective externally in partnership with the Patient Partnership team, strengthening scientific dialogue and advancing patient‑centered advocacy. /li /ul h3Performance And Budget Management /h3 ul liDefine and monitor KPIs for Medical Affairs initiatives, ensuring tools and systems are in place to measure success. /li liManage Medical Affairs budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation /li /ul h3Medical Governance And Compliance /h3 ul liEnsure compliance with SOPs, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements across all medical activities. /li liCollaborate with QA and Regulatory Affairs to maintain governance frameworks for rare disease products, including medicinal products, devices, and compassionate use programs. /li /ul h3Required Skills And Experience /h3 pThe successful candidate will be an experienced, credible, and influential medical affairs executive who thrives in a fast‑paced, science‑driven, and growth‑oriented environment. They will bring deep medical and scientific expertise in rare diseases and/or specialty pharmaceuticals, coupled with the strategic acumen to shape global medical agendas. They wil