Medical Science Liaison, Global Rare Diseases - Midwest

Medical Science Liaison, Global Rare Diseases - Midwest

Date:
Jul 14, 2026

Department:
Americas Local Medical Affairs

Job Type: Direct Employee

Business Area:
Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group’s business unit established in February 2020 and focused on research, development and commercialization of treatments and patient support services for rare and ultra‑rare disorders, many of whom have limited or no treatments available.

This unit is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong synergy with the headquarters in Parma.

Rare unit has a focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology, ophthalmology disorders and rare immunodeficiencies. The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care.

• Scientific Exchange, advice seeking and clinical development support:
  • Build external partnerships with recognized community and academic medical center KOLs to identify and address scientific needs and to stay abreast of current scientific trends in 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 gained to field managers and team for elevation within organization; identify opportunities and provide medical support including scientific education to healthcare professionals at key institutions.
  • Foster professional relationships in key institutions for Chiesi Global Rare Disease within an assigned geography.
  • Recognize opportunities to facilitate cross‑functional engagement based on customer needs.
  • High level awareness of HEOR and RWE concepts to be able to have dialogue and bring people with the correct level of expertise, if needed, to meet the customer’s needs.
  • 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‑caliber 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 assigned region, to ensure alignment and to optimize customer experience.
• Therapeutic Support, Internal Collaboration, and Project Work:
  • Lead and support internal medical projects aligned to individual development plan.
  • Support cross‑functional projects and streamline medical input.
  • Participate in and contribute to clinical research, medical education material development, as well as 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…