Medical Affairs Apprentice – Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology Diseases

Description du poste et des missions

About Recordati Rare Diseases

Recordati Rare Diseases (RRD) is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients affected by serious and often life-threatening rare diseases. As a leader in orphan drug development and commercialization, we are committed to enhancing disease awareness, accelerating diagnosis, and improving standards of care through scientific excellence, collaboration, and strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and expert networks.

At RRD, patients and their families remain at the heart of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Medical Affairs Apprentice will support the Global Medical Affairs Leads responsible for Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology Diseases. The role provides exposure to a broad range of global medical affairs activities, including medical information, scientific communications, medical review of materials, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), collaborative research initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific events.

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international Medical Affairs environment while contributing to activities that support patient care and scientific advancement in rare diseases.

Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Medical Information capabilities for the Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology portfolio.


• Assist in the preparation of accurate, balanced, compliant, and timely responses to Medical Information requests.


• Support the creation and maintenance of scientific resources, including standard response documents, FAQs, and product knowledge databases.


• Participate in the medical review process for promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.


• Support the management of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), collaborative research projects, and expanded access/compassionate use programs.


• Assist in the planning and execution of scientific meetings, advisory boards, symposia, and educational events, including expert identification, content development, and logistical coordination.


• Contribute to RRD's presence at major scientific congresses and conferences through booth support, literature surveillance, and congress reporting.


• Conduct literature reviews and scientific landscape analyses to support medical strategy and evidence generation activities.


• Assist with the implementation of Medical Affairs policies, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.


• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support Medical Affairs objectives.


• Participate in additional projects and activities as required.

• Location: Puteaux, Hauts-de-Seine (92), France (La Défense station)


• Contract Type: Apprenticeship


• Start Date: September/October 2026


• Duration: 12 months


• Compensation: In accordance with the applicable apprenticeship scale


• Benefits:
  
  
  
  • 50% reimbursement of public transportation costs
  
  
  • Lunch vouchers (€10 per voucher, with €4.5 contributed by the apprentice)
  
  
  • Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of remote work per week
  
  
  
  

Profil souhaité

Education

• Currently pursuing or holding an advanced scientific degree (Masters, PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent).

Qualifications & Skills

• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.


• Interest in rare diseases.


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.


• Ability to critically evaluate, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical information.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.


• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.


• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and customer-focused mindset.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

Compétences requises

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to global Medical Affairs activities in a leading rare diseases company.


• Experience working with international experts, healthcare professionals, and cross-functional teams.


• Opportunities to contribute to scientific communications, evidence generation, and medical education initiatives.


• Development of strategic, scientific, and project management skills within a highly specialized therapeutic area.


• The apprentice will work under the supervision of experienced Global Medical Affairs professionals and will receive structured training and mentoring throughout the apprenticeship.

Informations du recruteur

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