Medical Science Liaison, Global Rare Diseases - Midwest

About 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. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas.

Discover more here. At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behavior 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.

Who We Are Looking For

This is what you will do

• The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) 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, and formulary decision-makers) in the assigned Therapeutic Areas (TAs) 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, including high level HEOR and RWE concepts, and listening with true curiosity to bring the customer’s voice into our organization in a robust manner.
• You’ll be responsible for:
• 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 (HCPs) 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
• 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 to maintain high level expertise in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and maintain any professional licensing/certifications

What You Will Need

• 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)

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

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.