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Medical Advisor, Italy

AT Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines

Medical Advisor, Italy

Rome, Italy

Location(s): Rome, Italy

Level of position: Associate Director

Position type: 70% Office-based, 30% Field-based (Or office-based with 30% business travel)

Reporting Line: The position reports to the Country Medical Lead

 

How will your role help us transform hope into reality?

The Medical Advisor role at Blueprint Medicines is a critical position within the organization, responsible for providing medical, scientific and strategic expertise to support Italy’s development and commercialization programs. As a Medical Advisor, you will play a key role in driving the success of Blueprint's mission to improve and extend the lives of as many patients as possible through precision therapy. You will be a reliable bridge between clinical research, market access and commercialization and within the overall organization building strong relationships and collaboration with external and internal stakeholders.

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As a Medical Advisor you will be living and sharing our core values and will be driven by the pursuit of new ideas, new innovations, and new ways of thinking to help advancing a diverse portfolio of innovative therapies for mast cell disorders, including systemic mastocytosis and chronic urticaria, and cancer, including breast cancer and other solid tumors.

At Blueprint we place great emphasis on the “How” of our daily job that aligns with our core values and is implemented through the following competencies:

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit and Action: You are expected to think creatively, seize opportunities, take strategic risks and be adaptable and flexible. Balancing thoughtfulness and urgency, you will contribute to the growth and success of the company. Authentic Relationship Building: You will be a role model in developing trust, listening deeply, collaborating effectively, unifying people, applying ethics in your work, and communicating transparently to foster strong relationships within the team and across the organization. Ownership and Execution: With your ownership and resiliency, you are expected to inspire and motivate other members of the Blue Crew in focusing on results while pausing and reflecting to ensure quality outcomes and maintain a “we’ve got this” attitude.

You will also have the opportunity to develop, learn and improve your strategic prioritization attitude and your effect as a potential impact multiplier.

 

What will you do?

  • Proactively manage KOLs in the interest of Blueprint at the country level through your deep knowledge of the country's KOLs landscape,
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, HCPs and PI’s and be recognized by them as Blueprint’s reference point and connector.
  • Represent the company at relevant medical conferences and symposia.
  • Foster the establishment and maintenance of local scientific advisory boards, round tables, expert meetings and scientific advocacy development.
  • Closely cooperate with the country Medical Lead supporting the execution of medical plans as well as taking over the co-ordination of specific scientific projects.
  • Cultivate a trustful and effective two-way collaboration with MSLs, supporting their presence in the field.
  • Provide a source of key medical knowledge on the company’s products and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and aligned with local and Global standards.
  • Maximize your skills in critically analyzing and interpreting clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and scientific literature. You will communicate the clinical implications of data and contribute to the development of scientific publications and presentations.
  • Collaborate in insights collection and analysis to be translated into guidance for internal colleagues from different functions across the company.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with medical and business objectives.
  • Works closely with local, regional and global market access colleagues in preparing strong price and reimbursement dossiers that will be tested extensively with medical experts and national leaders. May also have to represent it to reimbursement authorities.
  • Actively support upcoming launches by the means of Blueprint Medicines company sponsored symposia and other activities.
  • Reviews and signs off local educational and promotional material as the responsible information officer for the corresponding indication and of clinical trial treatment plans and protocols of Phase IV projects in line with local compliance regulations. Provide medical input into promotional campaigns and provide medical input in the health benefit discussion related to new products.
  • Develop and deliver medical education programs for internal teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with International Medical teams to identify key data/material gaps and help in developing medical material and resources.
  • Support interventional and non-Interventional clinical trials in close collaboration with Clinical development, Clinical Operations and Global Medical Affairs teams. Ensure a strategic approach to such programs, and the development of clinical data to support the appropriate use of the Company's products.
  • Ensures that Investigator Initiated Research studies are in line with the global strategy. Helps to detect need for and enables Real World Evidence generation when required for advancing therapeutic area a/o for access needs.

 

What minimum qualifications do we require?

  • Advanced Clinical/Science degree or professional credentials required (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc).
  • 3+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in a similar role.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrable experience in the implementation of launches (pre- and post- launch plans).
  • Solid understanding of the capabilities of the medical affairs function, the Hematology/Oncology/Allergy medical environment as well as Regulatory, HTA, Early Access Program and RCTs requirements.
  • Seeks input from team to make key decisions while ensuring final decisions are reached quickly and effectively.
  • Solid customer orientation; science-based, but good understanding of marketing needs; negotiation skills.
  • Ability to create and implement strategic plans in a “green field” environment, can prioritize and execute independently, is a self-starter and has a ‘sleeves rolled up’ approach. Entrepreneurial and innovative of spirit.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

 

What additional qualifications will make you a stronger candidate?

  • Immunology/allergy and/or oncology/hematology experience preferred.
  • Flexibility, with positive attitude, strong ability to multitask, prioritize projects effectively and communicate at all levels within the company.
  • Has confidence and optimism, enabling the development of strong relationships internally and externally with executive level leaders.
  • Demonstrate respect for others by seeking to understand how they think about issues/opportunities; has an appreciation for others’ strengths/development areas to increase overall collaboration and performance.
  • Strong business acumen and courage of one’s convictions; however, stands by organizational decisions once made.
  • High degree of emotional intelligence, always displaying candor and integrity, combined with the ability to manage complexity.
  • Commitment to our Core Values: Patients First, Thoughtfulness, Urgency, Trust, Optimism

 

Why Blueprint? 

At Blueprint Medicines, we achieve impactful results because of our global crew of compassionate innovators – the Blue Crew. Through authentic relationships and our collective entrepreneurial spirit and action, we are each empowered to take ownership and execute with strategic prioritization. We put trust in our people to break through norms and conventions using their individual strengths and insights, which drives our success.

This is the place where the extraordinary becomes reality, and you could be part of it.

Patients are waiting. Are you ready to make the leap?

Blueprint Medicines is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that invents life-changing medicines. We seek to alleviate human suffering by solving important medical problems in two core focus areas: allergy/inflammation and oncology/hematology. Our approach begins by targeting the root causes of disease, using deep scientific knowledge in our core focus areas and drug discovery expertise across multiple therapeutic modalities. We have a proven track record of success with two approved medicines, including bringing our medicine to patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) in the U.S. and Europe. Leveraging our established research, development, and commercial capability and infrastructure, we now aim to significantly scale our impact by advancing a broad pipeline of programs ranging from early science to advanced clinical trials in mast cell diseases including SM and chronic urticaria, breast cancer and other solid tumors.

*Blueflex is our operating model which optimizes culture, productivity, & flexibility by maximizing the critical strengths of in-person work with the benefits of added flexibility.  Blueflex allows for mix of in-office and remote work, enables flexibility to meet individual and business needs and makes effective use of our facilities and resources.  It is a culture enhancer.

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Client-provided location(s): Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Job ID: 4547639007
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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