ppDate: 14 Jul 2026 /p pDepartment: EU Int'l Local Medical Affairs /p pBusiness Area: Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence Med. Affair /p pJob Type: Direct Employee /p pContract Type: Permanent /p pLocation: Barcelona, ES /p pbAbout us /b /p pWe are a multinational pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life. /p pOur headquarters are in Parma (Italy), we operate in 26 countries and export to a total of 70. We have been in Spain since 1995, with a team of more than 280 highly trained, equipped and motivated people to provide a valuable service to our clients. /p pWe are committed to achieving results with integrity, working responsibly with the environment and with society. We firmly believe that people are the key factor for our present and future success, with an unequivocal commitment to generating a work culture that enhances their talent. /p h3bMission /b /h3 pLead the medical strategy for the Rare Diseases unit in Iberia (Spain and Portugal), ensuring scientific excellence, evidence generation, and integration of the patient perspective throughout the product lifecycle.br/Act as a strategic business partner, aligned with the integral strategy, contributing to maximizing access, clinical value, and patient impact through close cross-functional collaboration.br/The role combines team leadership (3 MSLs and 2 Medical Advisors), strategic vision, health value generation, and high-level scientific representation. /p h3bKey Responsabilities and Functions /b /h3 pb1. Medical Strategic Leadership /b /p ul liDefine and lead the Rare Diseases medical strategy in Iberia aligned with the global strategy. /li liEnsure integration of the medical strategy within Integrated Brand Plans and launch plans. /li liContribute as a key member of the Business Unit Leadership Team. /li liIdentify portfolio growth opportunities and new indications (lifecycle management). /li /ul pb2. Oversight of Evidence Generation and Medical Value /b /p ul liDefine and execute the evidence generation strategy (RWE, clinical studies, HEOR). /li liDrive the publication and scientific communication plan (congresses, articles). /li liEnsure the availability of strong scientific arguments for access and positioning.



/li liPromote the incorporation of external insights to identify unmet medical needs /li /ul pb3. Access and Cross-functional Collaboration /b /p ul liCollaborate closely with Market Access and Pricing in building value propositions and dossiers. /li liParticipate in negotiation and positioning processes with health authorities. /li liWork with Marketing and Commercial teams ensuring appropriate and compliant use of scientific content. /li /ul pb4. Patient Focus and Ecosystem /b /p ul liLead the patient engagement and patient advocacy strategy in Rare Diseases. /li liEstablish strategic collaborations with patient associations and integrate their voice into the overall strategy. /li liCo-develop high-value patient support programs (PSPs). /li /ul pb5. External Stakeholder Engagement /b /p ul liLead the development of relationships between the medical team and KOLs, scientific societies, and reference centres. /li liRepresent the company in scientific forums and international meetings. /li liFacilitate high-level scientific exchange. /li /ul pb6. Team Leadership /b /p ul liLead, develop, and evaluate the team of MSLs and Medical Advisors. /li liEnsure excellence in execution of territorial plans and scientific engagement. /li liFoster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous development /li /ul pb7. Scientific Excellence and Compliance /b /p ul liEnsure quality, scientific rigor, and regulatory compliance in all activities. /li liOversee proper management of medical information and internal training /li /ul pb8. External Perspective and Transformation /b /p ul liMonitor environmental trends (regulatory, scientific, digital). /li liDrive digitalisation initiatives, e-health, and new ways of engagement. /li liHelp position Medical as a key strategic partner within the organisation.



/li /ul h3bAcademic Background and Experience Required /b /h3 pbEducation /b /p ul liDegree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Health Sciences /li liA PhD or postgraduate training is considered an asset /li /ul pbExperience /b /p ul liStrong experience in Medical Affairs (ideally in Rare Diseases) /li liAt least 5 years of experience leading medical teams /li liExperience in product launches, market access, and evidence generation /li liExperience in cross‑functional work /li /ul h3bLanguages /b /h3 ul liEnglish: Advanced level (sufficient to attend and participate in scientific meetings and events) /li liSpanish: Native level /li liOther: Ideally knowledge of Portuguese /li /ul h3bProfessional Skills/Competencies /b /h3 pbCorporate Competencies /b /p ul liResults‑oriented /li liTeamwork /li liInternal/external customer focus /li liFlexibility and adaptability /li liManagement and interpersonal skills /li /ul pbSpecific Competencies /b /p ul liImpact and influence /li liAnalytical thinking /li liCreativity / Innovation /li liTeam management /li liStrong overall and scientific communication skills, with rigor and objectivity /li liActive listening, proactivity, and initiative /li /ul pbOther Skills /b Strategic vision, leadership, pharmacoeconomics, knowledge of the pharmaceutical market, negotiation skills, public health and healthcare legislation knowledge, e‑health and use of technologies, English, pharmacoepidemiology, and scientific methodology.br/Ability to implement actions and manage multiple projects simultaneously. /p pbAbout us /b /p pWe are a multinational pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life. /p pOur headquarters are in Parma (Italy), we operate in 26 countries and export to a total of 70. We have been in Spain since 1995, with a team of more than 280 highly trained, equipped and motivated people to provide a valuable service to our clients. /p pWe are committed to achieving results with integrity, working responsibly with the environment and with society. We firmly believe that people are the key factor for our present and future success, with an unequivocal commitment to generating a work culture that enhances their talent. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of Medical Rare Diseases (Barcelona)
🏢 Chiesi Farmaceutici
📍 Barcelona