Medical Science Liaison, West, Rare Diseases (Ferriprox)

Medical Science Liaison, West, Rare Diseases (Ferriprox)

Date:  Oct 3, 2024

Department:  Americas Local Medical Affairs

Job Type:  Direct Employee

Team:  Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair

Contract Type:  Permanent

Location:  Los Angeles, CA, US

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 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, RARE, and CAR. 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 committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.

What we offer

Chiesi offers competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of our employees. Our shared values of passion, innovation, trust and integrity bring out the individual talents and diverse perspectives of each of our colleagues.

Purpose

The 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 in the assigned Therapeutic Areas.

Main Responsibilities

External Relationship Management & Development:
• Build external partnerships with recognized community and academic medical center KOLs to identify and address scientific needs.
• Identify and develop key thought leaders for medical education, clinical research and publication opportunities.
• 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.

Medical Affairs, Therapeutic Support, & Internal Collaboration:
• Represent Chiesi GRD Medical Affairs at scientific meetings.
• Deliver high-caliber medical education presentations.
• Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources.

Project Work:
• Lead and support internal medical projects.
• Support cross-functional projects and streamline medical input.

Administrative Work:
• Accurate and timely completion of all administrative reports and required training.

Experience Required

• Completion of a graduate level degree (PharmD., M.D., D.O, PhD, MSN, MS or equivalent healthcare professional degree) as well as relevant clinical experience.
• 3-5 years clinical experience relevant to the Therapeutic Area assigned to the prospective candidate (preferred).

Education

• Completion of a graduate level degree (PharmD., M.D., D.O, PhD, MSN, MS or equivalent healthcare professional degree) as well as relevant clinical experience.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business.