Executive Medical Science Liaison, AIR US - Southeast

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas: AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care). We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent ethical behavior at all levels. We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi USA

Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work. At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.

Who we are looking for

Purpose

The Executive Medical Science Liaison has the primary responsibility of building key opinion leader (KOL) partnerships by engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific information with external stakeholders (HCPs, researchers, professional organization leadership, patient advocacy groups, and formulary decision-makers) in the assigned Therapeutic Areas (TAs) -Respiratory (COPD/Asthma) across the aligned geography. Scientific engagements include establishing and maintaining educational and research collaborations; delivery of clinical, scientific, and technical education; building long term peer to peer relationships with key stakeholders by establishing rapport, providing scientific education and listening with true curiosity to bring the customer’s voice into our organization in a robust manner.

Candidates should live in/near any of the following cities; Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Birmingham or Atlanta however, other cities in the Southeastern US may be considered.

Main Responsibilities

• 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 (global, national, regional, and local) for medical education, clinical research and publication opportunities
  • Cultivate existing and new collaborative KOL relationships for advisory boards, company-sponsored, investigator-initiated research, and speaker development
  • Provide beliefs, information, and thoughts of KOLs to field managers and team for elevation within organization
  • Identify opportunities and provide medical support including scientific education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) at key institutions
  • Foster professional relationships in key institutions for Chiesi USA within an assigned geography
  • Recognize opportunities to facilitate cross-functional engagement based on customer needs
  • Identify and characterize need within therapeutic area related to real world evidence
  • Represent Chiesi USA Medical Affairs at national, regional, and local scientific meetings
  • Provide field-based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives supported by 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 development plan
  • Support cross-functional projects and streamline medical input
  • Participate and contribute to publication planning, 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 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 to learn in order to maintain high level expertise in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and maintain any professional licensing/certifications

Experience Required

• Post-graduate residency training along with 7-10 years of MSL experience relevant to the Respiratory Therapeutic Area assigned to the prospective candidate (exception for PhD candidates with requisite experience)

• Prior launch experience in Asthma/COPD strongly preferred

• 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 emphasizing team over self.

• Demonstrates discipline and resilience through skillful planning, prioritization, and an ability to execute multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision in a highly dynamic work environment

• High self-awareness and good people sense, maintains a growth mindset, positive attitude, and demonstrates flexibility during challenging situations

• Demonstration of scientific and clinical expertise in therapeutic area, including exceptional clinical, pharmacoeconomic and real-world evidence knowledge and business acumen

• Exceptional written and verbal Communication skills:

• Highly articulate and persuasive during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience

• Has the ability to tactfully challenge national, regional, local key opinion leaders, and HCPs

• Actively listens to understand, with true curiosity, to others, rather than listening to respond

• Able to ask insightful questions that enhance understanding of others’ point of view

• Adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firmly on evidence-based positions

• Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and colleagues and external customers

• Thorough knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and hospital credentialing processes. This includes obtaining and maintaining the necessary hospital credentials to access and operate within healthcare institutions. Credentialing includes successful completion of a drug test, including testing for marijuana.

Education

Completion of a graduate level degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP, PhD, MSN, MS or equivalent healthcare professional degree) along with relevant clinical experience

Compensation Data

_The annual base pay for this position ranges from $180,000 to $230,000. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. _

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.