MARKET ACCESS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR ITALY

The Opportunity

Our client is a mid-sized specialty biopharma focused exclusively on high-value, specialist-driven therapeutic areas. With multiple launches planned, we are hiring a Market Access & Government Affairs Director to lead Italy market access and external affairs.
This is a high-impact role combining strategic ownership with hands-on delivery, and it includes direct people leadership (coaching, performance management, prioritization, and team development).


Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Italy Market Access strategy for pipeline and in-market products, ensuring clear launch readiness plans and timelines.
• Lead pricing & reimbursement strategy and execution: value proposition, dossier input, negotiation planning and delivery.
• Own engagement with key institutions including AIFA, Ministry of Health, Regions, HTA stakeholders and relevant bodies, building long-term credibility and influence.
• Develop and implement the Government Affairs plan: policy monitoring, advocacy priorities, coalition-building and external initiatives aligned to company strategy.
• Drive regional access execution (formularies, PDTA pathways, local implementation levers; procurement/tenders where relevant).
• Work cross-functionally with Medical, HEOR, Commercial, Regulatory and Compliance to ensure coherent value communication and execution discipline.
People Leadership
• Lead and develop a team across Market Access and Government Affairs activities.
• Set clear objectives, operating rhythm and decision-making governance; ensure delivery against launch milestones.
• Coach team members on stakeholder management, negotiation readiness, and execution quality.


What You Bring
• Typically 10+ years in Market Access and/or Government Affairs within pharma/biopharma; specialty/hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success navigating AIFA P&R and regional access complexity in Italy.
• Track record supporting new product launches and translating evidence into payer-relevant value.
• Proven people management experience with direct reports.
• Fluent Italian and strong English.


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Submit your CV (English preferred)


Location: Rome


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