The (Senior) Medical Director, Italy will serve as the foundational medical leader for Rett syndrome in Italy, responsible for designing and executing the full pre-launch and launch medical strategy for a first commercial product, in close collaboration with the country medical staff and aligned with Regional medical and country launch readiness plan strategy. The position will also act as medical interface to Italian healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and patient advocacy groups (PAGs), while increasing the company’s medical presence and credibility.

Medical Strategy & Startup Leadership

Develop and own the Italian medical strategy for Rett syndrome from pre-launch through launch and post-launch, including budget responsibilities.

Align European scientific vision and strategy into practical, locally relevant medical plans aligned with Italian clinical practice and patient pathways.

Act as the single-country medical authority for Rett syndrome, representing the company externally and internally,



together with the country medical affairs & cross functional team

Design and coordinate/execute disease-education and unmet-need medical initiatives ahead of national product approval aligned with launch readiness plan

Lead medical launch readiness, including scientific narratives, medical materials, and internal training, aligned with cross functional launch readiness plan in collaboration EU Regional medical team and local cross functional team

Partner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Compliance, and Regulatory colleagues to ensure a cohesive, compliant launch.

Further develop Italy-wide KOL networks and expert centers, and multidisciplinary Rett syndrome care teams aligned with cross functional engagement plan

Together with country medical colleagues, lead high-impact scientific exchanges, at medical conferences, advisory boards, and expert meetings, often acting as the primary scientific presenter.

Support and increase establish

📌 Senior Medical Director (Roma)
🏢 Acadia Pharmaceuticals
📍 Roma