Medical Science Liaison, CARE - Great Lakes

About Us

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. We research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas.

As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are, fostering a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behavior.

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 the 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 the correct expertise to meet customer needs.
• 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.
• Take personal responsibility to maintain high-level expertise in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and maintain 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 ability to execute 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.
  • Ability 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’ points of view.
  • Adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others.
  • 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 successful completion of a drug test (including testing for marijuana).

Location

Field-Based/Remote position, up to 75% travel as necessary to meet job requirements. Candidates should live in or near the following Territory locations: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.

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 offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Robust relocation support.
• Performance bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
• Tax assistance services for foreign colleagues.