Medical Science Liaison, CARE -...

Chiesi USA is a commercial affiliate of the Chiesi Group, an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in more than 30 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 through researching, developing, and marketing innovative drugs across main therapeutic areas. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, Chiesi has embedded sustainability in its bylaws and continuously measures its impact. Diversity and inclusion are central to the company’s culture.

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) builds key opinion leader (KOL) partnerships by engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical or scientific information with external stakeholders (HCPs, researchers, professional organization leadership, and formulary decision-makers) in assigned Therapeutic Areas (TAs) across the aligned geography.

Responsibilities

• Build external partnerships with recognized community and academic medical center KOLs to identify and address scientific needs and 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 and investigator-initiated research, and speaker development.
• Provide field insights to field managers and team for elevation within the 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.
• Demonstrate high-level awareness of HEOR and RWE concepts to engage in dialogue and bring in the correct expertise as needed.
• Represent Chiesi USA Medical Affairs at national, regional, and local scientific meetings.
• Provide field-based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives, including 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 the assigned region to ensure alignment and optimize customer experience.
• 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.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of field activities, expense reporting, and administrative reports.
• Complete required training on time and in full, including assessments with acceptable scores.
• Maintain high-level expertise in assigned therapeutic area(s) and any professional licensing/certifications.

Requirements

• 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 (exception for PhD candidates with requisite experience).
• Builds and leverages strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities and partnerships.
• Works effectively on diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrates discipline and resilience through skillful planning, prioritization, and execution of multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• High self-awareness, good people sense, maintains a growth mindset, positive attitude, and demonstrates flexibility during challenging situations.
• Demonstration of scientific and clinical expertise in assigned 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.
  • Able to tactfully provide scientifically sound information to national, regional, and local key opinion leaders and HCPs.
  • Actively listens to understand others with true curiosity.
  • Able to ask insightful questions that enhance understanding of others' perspectives.
  • Adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting others' positions and maintaining credibility.
  • Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and hospital credentialing processes, including obtaining and maintaining necessary credentials (e.g., successful completion of a drug test, including testing for marijuana).

Location

Field-Based/Remote position, with up to 75% travel as necessary. Candidates should live in or near the following territory locations: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, or Wyoming.

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $142,110 to $173,690. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Robust relocation support.
• Competitive salary package, including basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market.
• Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
• Tax assistance services for foreign colleagues.