COMPANY:
BioCryst Ireland Limited, together with its European affiliates, is part of the Neopharmed Gentili group and is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare conditions.
Our team combines deep expertise in rare diseases with a strong commitment to patient-focused innovation. With an established commercial footprint across multiple European markets, we have a scalable specialty platform to support the addition of new products to help more patients across the continent.
As part of Neopharmed Gentili, a fast-growing Italian pharmaceutical company focused on high-value therapeutic solutions, we are building a leading European rare disease business committed to expanding access to innovative treatments and fostering partnerships with healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and the broader rare disease community.
Neopharmed Gentili is privately owned by the Del Bono family, alongside global private equity firms Ardian and Renaissance Partners. For more information, visit www.neogen.it.
Neopharmed Gentili is committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace across all our global locations.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a field-based MSL you will be a true scientific, medical expert and an extension of BioCryst Medical Affairs. You will build and facilitate strategic peer-to-peer relationships with key Health Care Providers (HCPs) in the assigned region. You will be providing credible and unbiased scientific information, identifying and executing the strategic Medical Affairs Plan and supporting home office medical activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop and demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of BioCryst, its products, as well as current medical / scientific research & publications.
* Establish BioCryst’s Medical Affairs presence in the medical community through long-term and valued scientific relationships with thought leaders, the medical community, and patient organizations.
* Represent BioCryst at all scientifically and medically relevant events in the designated geographical area.
* Provide medical/scientific presentations to internal and external groups.
* Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from field interactions and discussions with Health Care Professionals.
* Provide support at professional meetings and congresses, collecting insights and competitive intelligence, and developing tools that support medical functions at the meeting.
* Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in rare disease therapeutic areas.
* Review scientific journals and attend scientific and key technical meetings.
* Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information for BioCryst products, including those in development.
* Share clinical and value-based expertise in the development and management of clinical and scientific communications for customers, including publications, conference data, and educational materials, as well as for internal BioCryst communications and materials to be used in training and development activities.
* Participate in the planning and execution of advisory board meetings including objectives, content development and delivery of clinical presentations when needed.
* Support clinical initiatives including site identification and feasibility, trial recruitment, registry and presentation of approved data if needed.
* Support commercial team functions by facilitating internal training and scientific material review, assisting with speaker programs, and providing competitive insights into therapeutic area planning.
* Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
* 3-5+ years of related work experience (clinical, managed care, or industry experience) and prior rare disease experience preferred.
* Proven experience working in Italy, with an understanding of the local healthcare system and medical landscape.
* Ability to establish and maintain relationships with influential thought leaders.
* Ability to think strategically; apply knowledge and analytical skills in a highly regulated environment and align medical and commercial strategies.
* Ability to summarize complex information and present in a clear, concise and scientifically accurate manner to a range of audiences.
* Outstanding business acumen; knows the industry, BioCryst’s value proposition, key competitors and other marketplace factors/dynamics.
* Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D) optional.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills; exhibit professional maturity, confidence, and competence.
* Adherence and compliance with all required regulatory guidelines.
* Fluent in Italian (written and spoken); advanced level of English is required.
* Ability to travel within Italy and must possess a valid driver’s license. International travel and weekend travel may be required.