Medical Director
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease was created following the 2021 acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by AstraZeneca. For more than 30 years, Alexion’s mission has been to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases through the development and delivery of innovative medicines, supportive technologies, and healthcare services. Dedicated to continuing its mission as part of AstraZeneca, Alexion recognizes that patients and caregivers are people first, and by understanding their experiences, Alexion is better able to serve their unique needs. Alexion’s pioneering legacy in rare disease is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into novel medicines. Alexion pushes boundaries to accelerate discovery of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the world and continues to expand its reach to benefit more people globally. GL/NP/0116 GL/NP/0095 Community Guidelines: https://bit.ly/39x9gqy
Job Description
Medical Director role involves leading the development and implementation of the national Medical Affairs strategy for a small to medium-sized function, aligned with company objectives and country scorecard. The role requires shaping product differentiation and value propositions, ensuring medical insight informs commercial decision-making, and overseeing pharmacovigilance, quality, regulatory and compliance support.
Requirements
- Medical Degree Qualified with clinical and/or scientific experience
- Management experience in medical functions in pharmaceutical industry and/or biotech company
- Significant Experience in Rare Disease / Specialty Care
- Product-Life-Cycle Management and successful Launch management
- Experience in partnering/engaging with clinical research and regulatory functions/projects
- Knowledge of the national pharmaceutical industry and the health policy environment
- Innovative Mindset, Agile and Critical Thinking
- Growth Mindset approach
- Languages: Italian and English
