The Business Lead Italy will play a critical role in establishing and growing the Italian affiliate and preparing for the launch of the company's first ultra-orphan therapy planned for July 2027.

Italy ( remote/ Home-based)

Reporting to the General Manager Italy, Germany & Spain, you will lead cross-functional execution across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Operations, ensuring business priorities are translated into effective local action.

As the Italian business expands, the scope of the position is expected to evolve into broader affiliate leadership responsibilities.

Field-Based Leadership (50%)

A key element of the role is maintaining a strong presence in the field. Business & Launch Leadership

Translate strategic priorities into actionable business plans.

Drive cross-functional alignment across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, PV, and Supply Chain.

Monitor business performance, milestones, risks, and opportunities.

Provide recommendations and business insights to the General Manager.

Gather market and healthcare system insights to inform strategy and execution.

Commercial & Market Access

Support development and execution of commercial and reimbursement strategies.

Monitor market dynamics, access developments, and performance indicators.

Contribute to forecasting, business planning, and resource prioritization.

Leadership & Collaboration

Foster strong collaboration across local, regional, and global teams.

Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of the Italian organization.

Compliance & Governance

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance teams to maintain strong governance and patient safety.

Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemistry, or a related field.

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Business is preferred.

Experience

- 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.




- Experience in rare diseases, specialty care, or orphan diseases preferred.
- Proven track record in product launches and commercialization.
- Strong understanding of the Italian healthcare system and market access environment.
- Experience working across Commercial, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and/or Operations.
- Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in international matrix organizations.
- People leadership experience is an advantage.

Pharming is a global biotechnology company taking on some of the toughest rare disease challenges. We develop and commercialize innovative therapies for rare and ultra-rare immunological and genetic diseases with significant unmet need, where our scientific and commercial expertise, long-term commitment, and real partnership can help advance care.

Their insights, along with those of caregivers, clinicians, scientists, and partners, shape our strategy, guide our decisions, and help turn science into meaningful progress. We keep it simple, act with urgency, and get it done - expanding access to approved therapies, advancing high-value pipeline programs, and building a leading global rare disease company.

Our vision is simple: a world where people living with rare diseases don't wait for progress or care. Together with the communities who inspire us, we're opening new possibilities - proving that breakthroughs aren't just discovered. What It's Like To Work Here

At Pharming, every role helps move rare disease therapies closer to the people who need them. We make it happen together, across teams, disciplines, and borders, because breakthroughs don't happen in silos. Rare diseases are complex, and meaningful progress takes people who ask better questions, challenge each other, and turn insight into action. Here, you won't work on the sidelines. Advancing rare disease care isn't the work of one team or one leader. xrdbqlu It's all of us, building what's next together.

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