Medical Manager Rare Diseases

*With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We've always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.
Job Purpose*
Provide strategic and operational medical expertise to strengthen the positioning of the Rare Diseases portfolio within endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Lead the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement strategy, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and driving evidence generation to support access and clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the recognised scientific expert in Rare Diseases and endocrinology, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area.
• Design and implement the National Medical Affairs Plan and KOL Engagement Plan.
• Build and sustain relationships with KOLs, scientific societies, and collaborative groups.
• Lead evidence-generation initiatives (RWE, observational studies, registries, ISS).
• Ensure scientific integrity and regulatory compliance across all medical activities.
• Represent the company at national and international congresses and scientific meetings.
• Manage the territory (Spain and Portugal), including market analysis, treatment protocols, and stakeholder mapping.
• Directly manage and develop the Medical Science Liaison (MSL), ensuring alignment with medical strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Market Access, Compliance) to guarantee scientific accuracy in materials and activities.

Required Education

• University degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy or related field).
• Advanced degree preferred (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D.).

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum 3–4 years in Medical Affairs.
• Proven experience in KOL engagement.
• Strong background in critical appraisal of clinical data.
• Experience in Endocrinology or metabolic disorders highly desirable.
• Previous multi-country responsibility (Spain–Portugal) is an advantage.
• High scientific credibility and ability to engage senior clinical experts.
• Strategic thinking and autonomy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven with a commitment to compliance and ethical standards.

Required Languages
Fluency in English (written and spoken)

At Recordati we believe in people Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.
If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.