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Medical Affairs Apprentice - Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology Diseases

ID:  2755
Date of Posting:  Jul 24, 2026
Business Area:  Medical
Job Type:  Apprentice
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Hub Office: 

Puteaux, FR

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Internship

At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.

What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values – Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver – reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.

Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential?

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.

Job Purpose

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

  • 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.

Required Education

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

Required Skills and Experience

  • Interest in rare diseases.
  • 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.

Technical Competencies

  • 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.

Required Behaviours and Competencies

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.

Required Languages

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

Travel required in %

  • 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
  • Travel requirements : Occasional trips to seminar or congress accross France or Europe can happen.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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