Medical Science Liaison

Company Mission: We want to revolutionize the lives of people living with rare diseases by providing an integrated set of definitive solutions. The patients are the beginning and the end of our journey. For them, we work in close partnership with patients, caregivers, patient associations, healthcare practitioners, regulatory and pricing authorities. The Global Rare Disease Medical Affairs group plays a crucial role in introducing new treatment options to patients and delivering Chiesi’s medicines to those in need globally. We intend to maintain a high-quality entrepreneurial team, characterized by a spirit of cooperation and self-confidence. Our goal is to combine commitment to results and integrity while operating responsibility from both a social and environmental point of view. We are currently seeking qualified and highly motivated individual for the position of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Midwest region reporting to the Head of US Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Global Rare Disease Unit.  The territory is MI, IN, KY, IL, MO, WI, IA, MN, KS, NE, SD, ND (would consider also anyone living in Co or WY) This position is remotely based.  JOB PURPOSE: Maintain business and clinical knowledge of the Rare Disease Diseases treatment landscape including current treatment strategies, current and pending competitors, and new therapeutic developments. Increase Chiesi's visibility among leaders in the Rare Diseases field, identifying, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key experts, investigators and institutions strategic to product development. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in HCP medical education through presentations at office visits, investigator meetings, advisory boards, medical meetings and other venues to enhance product and disease knowledge Develop, maintain and enhance existing scientific collaboration and exchanges with key opinion leaders and the medical community Provide effective clinical presentations, tailored to the needs of the internal and external audiences Facilitate access to educational grant request process and facilitate Investigator-initiated Program activity alignment with Rare Diseases areas of scientific interest Collaborate and coordinate with other field roles to identify local/regional educational gaps/needs and appropriate field medical support while maintaining full compliance with relevant requirements Attend appropriate scientific meetings, conduct routine information searches and provide ongoing disease and product training to internal and field personnel Communicate clinical insights on new data to the company Medical Affairs and to inform medical strategy for the therapeutic area Develop an understanding of the regional landscape including specialties involved in care of patients Generate tactical regional plans to provide needs based, value-added support of the medical and scientific community in-line with company goals Uses systems to strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize thought leaders in line with the medical plan and goals Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities REQUIREMENTS: • 3+ years related Field Medical experience • Knowledge and experience in field medical Rare Diseases and Recent experience in launching a Rare Diseases product in the US is preferred • Possess a solid understanding of the US healthcare system and clinical decision making • Proven ability to interact with external medical stakeholders • Able to interpret and translate scientific data and for educational and research purposes • Able to meet educational and research needs through delivery of scientific and evidence-based data • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Strong team, planning, communication, and organizational skills • Exhibits high motivation and high energy level, self-starter • Ability to work independently and adjusts effectively to work within new processes or requirements • Sets high standard of performance for self and others; able to multitask and prioritize; performance-driven • Must be willing and able to travel (60% or greater) • PharmD, MD, PhD, or other doctoral-level degree preferred All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression 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.