Medical Science Liaison, LSD, Global Rare Diseases

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is a biopharmaceutical group with 90 years of experience, operating in 31 countries. The company focuses on research, development and marketing of innovative drugs across major therapeutic areas. Chiesi is a Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp, embedding sustainability in its bylaws and measuring impact continuously.

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a unit of the Chiesi Group established in February 2020. It researches, develops and commercialises treatments for rare and ultra‑rare disorders, including lysosomal storage diseases, rare haematology, ophthalmology disorders and rare immunodeficiencies. The unit is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with strong synergy with the headquarters in Parma.

• Scientific Exchange, advice seeking and clinical development support:
  • Build external partnerships with recognised community and academic medical centre KOLs to identify and address scientific needs and to stay abreast of current scientific trends in the assigned Therapeutic Area
  • Identify and develop key thought leaders (national, regional and local) for medical education, clinical research and publication opportunities
  • Cultivate existing and identify new collaborative KOL relationships for advisory boards, company‑sponsored, investigator‑initiated research and speaker development
  • Provide field insights to field managers and teams for elevation within the organisation and identify opportunities for medical support, including scientific education for healthcare professionals at key institutions
  • Foster professional relationships in key institutions for Chiesi Global Rare Diseases within an assigned geography
  • Recognise opportunities to facilitate cross‑functional engagement based on customer needs
  • Have a high level awareness of HEOR and RWE concepts to enable dialogue with the correct level of expertise when needed
  • Represent Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Medical Affairs at national, regional and local scientific meetings
  • Provide field‑based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives supported by the Company, related to investigator‑initiated trials or collaborative initiatives
  • Deliver high‑calibre medical education presentations in a variety of settings
  • Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources in accordance with Company policies
  • Participate in internal therapeutic advisory groups
  • Partner and plan with business partners in the assigned region to ensure alignment and optimise customer experience
• Therapeutic Support, Internal Collaboration, and Project Work:
  • Lead and support internal medical projects aligned to individual development plans
  • Support cross‑functional projects and streamline medical input
  • Participate in and contribute to clinical research, medical education material development and internal training initiatives
  • Contribute to monthly medical meetings including journal clubs and team meetings
  • Support new team members through mentoring and onboarding partnership activities
• Administrative Work:
  • Accurate and timely completion of documentation of field activities, expense reporting and administrative reports
  • Complete required training on time and in full, including assessment with an acceptable score
  • Take personal responsibility to continue learning to maintain high level expertise in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and maintain any professional licensing or certifications

• Completion of a graduate level degree (PharmD., M.D., D.O., DNP, PhD, MSN, MS or equivalent healthcare professional degree) along with relevant clinical experience
• Post‑graduate residency training along with 1‑2 years MSL or clinical experience relevant to the Therapeutic Area assigned to the prospective candidate (exception for PhD candidates with requisite experience)
• Builds and leverages strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities and partnerships to provide value and improve quality of care for providers and patients
• Work effectively on diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes through emphasising team over self
• Demonstrates discipline and resilience…