Senior Director, Medical Affairs, South Europe at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, Rare DiseasesIndustries

Requirements

  • Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g. MD, Pharm.D., PhD)
  • 10+ years Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor/Manager and at least 3 years of experience as Medical Director, preferable in a start-up environment
  • Knowledge of local country regulations, guidelines, codes of practices
  • Rare disease experience or prior experience in hepatology and/or gastroenterology preferred; Launch experience preferred
  • Regulatory and market access experience highly desirable
  • Ability to maintain scientific credibility while being commercially supportive, and to understand and effectively communicate scientific results and effectively respond to inquiries

Responsibilities

  • Creates and timely implements South Europe medical strategy and tactics in line with international/global medical strategy and cluster priorities
  • Closely working with the Cluster Team, leads planning and execution of South Europe and subregional medical activities, including but not limited to Advisory Boards, Satellite and Standalone symposia, Workshops, etc
  • Leads the execution of EAP programs and ensures real world data is provided in a timely manner both internally and to Italian/Spanish/Portuguese authorities
  • Identifies, can gain access to, and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, active and potential study investigators, and professional organizations within South Europe
  • Supports South Europe market access activities to create strong health economic dossiers, hearing presentation that will be tested extensively with medical experts and national leaders who may also have to represent it to reimbursement authorities
  • Supports research initiatives across development and provides support to clinical site investigators; Supports company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, and publications
  • Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including patient advocacy groups and payors
  • Supports South Europe commercial activities including (but not limited to) symposia and all other launch activities
  • Is responsible to comply with all obligations defined by local laws and regulations including medical approval and application of relevant legislation and regulation, in spirit as well as by the letter, and in particular, in the country’s activities (validation of material (promotional or not), certification of sales force, etc.)
  • Ensures appropriate training of the affiliate to maintain levels of scientific and medical up-to-date according to state of medico-scientific knowledge
  • Gets involved in South European PV activities with Vendor if necessary, as well as in Medical Information activities
  • Stays abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data
  • Forecasts and manages the medical budget
  • Completes other responsibilities in a timely manner, as assigned by the line manager and Regional GM

Skills

Medical Affairs
Thought Leader Engagement
Medical Strategy
Advisory Boards
Symposia
EAP Programs
Real World Data
Market Access
Health Economics
Pharmacovigilance
Regulatory Affairs
Compliance

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for neurological disorders

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for neurological disorders, focusing on conditions like Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and Rett syndrome. The company conducts extensive research and clinical trials to create drugs that are safe and effective, seeking approval from regulatory bodies like the FDA before bringing them to market. Acadia differentiates itself by targeting areas with significant unmet medical needs, ensuring that their products address critical health challenges. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these disorders while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their operations.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$813.4MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition in CNS drug market may impact Acadia's market share.
Potential clinical trial delays could affect drug approval timelines.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if collaborations face challenges or dissolve.

Differentiation

Acadia focuses on CNS disorders with unmet medical needs, like Parkinson's and Rett syndrome.
The company has a strong R&D foundation, developing innovative small molecule drugs.
Acadia's strategic partnerships enhance its research capabilities and market reach.

Upsides

Acadia's collaboration with Saniona expands its portfolio with SAN711 for neurological disorders.
Health Canada's approval of Daybue boosts Acadia's presence in the Canadian market.
The rise of personalized medicine aligns with Acadia's targeted therapy approach.

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