Head of Medical Affairs, Italy

The RoleThe Head of Medical Affairs, Italy will lead the expansion and execution of Medical Affairs activities, as Genmab establishes a fully operational Italian affiliate. Reporting directly to the Head of Medical Affairs, Europe, the incumbent will serve as the senior medical affairs leader in Italy, responsible for shaping the national medical affairs strategy to deliver the company’s first Italian launch while leveraging and further strengthening Genmab’s existing research and clinical footprint in Italy and ensuring continued alignment with regional and global priorities. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands‑on execution in a biotech environment characterized by agility, innovation, and scientific depth, and will be pivotal in ensuring that medical excellence underpins all affiliate activities while representing Italy within Genmab’s broader European and Global organizations.Affiliate Partnership & Cross‑functional CollaborationServe as the strategic medical partner to the Italian General Manager and affiliate leadership team, and support appropriate scientific engagement with external stakeholders, including scientific societies and oncology networks to drive scientific engagement and access.Ensure scientific and ethical rigor in all affiliate activities, collaborating effectively with Marketing, Market Access, Commercialization, Legal, QA, Regulatory, and other Research & Development and Enabling functions.Establish and track clear medical performance metrics (KPIs) and ensure readiness for quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement.Medical Strategy and LeadershipDevelop and oversee Italian Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with European and global medical affairs strategic plans.Act as the primary medical voice in Italy, ensuring that local insights inform national strategic priorities.Serve as a member of the Italian Leadership Team and the European Medical Affairs Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction and long‑term vision of the department.Collaborate closely with European Medical Affairs leadership and global strategy teams to provide the Italian perspective on opportunities, challenges, and stakeholder needs to ensure a consistent regional and global scientific narrative.Scientific Communication & Evidence GenerationProvide Italian medical/scientific perspective with targeted insight compilation, analysis to inform clinical development and commercialization planning.Oversee pan‑portfolio investigator interactions to support scientific exchange and provide medical insights that help inform study feasibility and execution in Italy.Supervise dissemination and discussion of Genmab’s scientific/clinical data with investigators and other appropriate HCPs.Develop and execute national conference plans, ensuring active participation in relevant professional society events.Enable externally sponsored Italian evidence generation initiatives.External Engagement and Thought LeadershipBuild and sustain relationships with Italian top Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare and scientific communities, oncology networks, and scientific societies across Genmab’s areas of interest.Represent Genmab at key local and regional medical congresses, symposia, and external scientific forums.Partner with patient advocacy and policy organizations to strengthen Genmab’s presence as a trusted scientific collaborator.Collect, analyse, and integrate medical and external insights to guide strategy, inform decision‑making, and demonstrate the measurable impact of Medical Affairs in Italy.Launch LeadershipPartner cross‑functionally and drive launch readiness for the company’s first and subsequent commercial launches, ensuring robust scientific engagement, medical education, and field readiness.Oversee in‑market launch readiness and lifecycle management with evidence‑based, patient‑focused medical input.Lead the development and localisation of medical materials, delivery of local advisory boards, and execution of congress strategies.Partner with MA Training to provide high‑quality scientific training and maintain exceptional standards of scientific and technical expertise.Compliance & GovernanceDrive the implementation and continuous strengthening of local medical governance frameworks to ensure full compliance and operational excellence.Partner to ensure appropriate review and approval of promotional and non‑promotional materials to be used in Italy.Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs to maintain product safety and compliance.People and Team DevelopmentAttract, develop, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the Italian organization, while aligning with Genmab’s European values.Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, drive superior performance, facilitate professional development, and cultivate future leadership talent.Champion innovation and direct change initiatives to benefit the business and enhance organisational effectiveness.Exemplify Genmab’s culture and values, working as One Team.Qualifications & ExperienceMD, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences or a related discipline.10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with strong exposure to oncology.Strong knowledge of AIFA procedures, CTS/CPR evaluations, and Italian pricing and reimbursement pathways.Proven track record of success in product launches and early affiliate development.Strong understanding of the Italian healthcare landscape, oncology ecosystem, and regulatory environment.Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix organisation, balancing regional and global alignment and local execution.Fluent in Italian and English both written and spoken.Competencies & AttributesDemonstrates strategic agility and innovative thinking, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high‑growth biotech environment while maintaining scientific and operational rigor.Strategic and analytical thinking with operational execution skills.Strong cross‑functional leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Deep scientific curiosity and a patient‑centric ethos.Proposed gross annual base salary range for this position, in the primary location, based on a full time schedule is: EUR100,000—150,000.In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long‑term incentives.BenefitsPensionHealth insurance and wellness benefitsPaid time offEmployee support programs #J-18808-Ljbffr