Head of Medical Strategic Operations, Global Rare Diseases
Boston, MA, US
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with 90 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 (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).
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 a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent ethical behavior at all levels.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Chiesi USA
Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.
At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.
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. Our environment encourages each individual to reach his or her full potential and drive outstanding results. We celebrate that “Every one of us is different. Every one of us is Chiesi."
Who we are looking for
Purpose
The Head of Medical Strategic Operations will provide strategic and operational project management support for high-priority global medical initiatives, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Medical Affairs (GMA). This role focuses on executing complex organizational projects, enhancing operational efficiency, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to support GMA’s objectives.
Main Responsibilities
Management of Strategic and Operational Above-brand Initiatives
- Program Management of Priority Organizational Initiatives: Drives major above-TA medical initiatives defined by SVP of GMA such as implementation of the Medical Affairs operating model and Medical capabilities development, KPI setting and measurement, and management of the Medical planning process
- Serve as the central coordinator, ensuring projects align with SVP of GMA / MALT priorities and meet deadlines
- Manage internal and external resources, ensuring timely delivery of impactful outcomes while adhering to compliance and governance standards
- Develop and maintain systems to track the progress of these priorities, ensuring transparency and alignment with overarching business objectives
- Global Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate closely with global leaders, including regional and functional heads, to facilitate alignment, development and implementation of priorities and deliverables
- Act as a liaison to facilitate communication between the SVP of Global Medical Affairs and the broader organization
- Facilitate the decision-making process of priorities, creation of strategic agendas and ensure follow-up on action items across stakeholder groups
- Provide leadership with periodic updates on progress, risks, and resource needs to drive strategic decision-making
Oversight and management of overall Medical resourcing and budget:
- Support setting and tracking of the GMA budget
- Create budget tools, processes and training together with Finance business partner
- Partner with finance and leadership to monitor spending and reconcile budgets and spend
- Ensure clear documentation and compliance with financial policies
- Develop tools and processes to support allocation of GMA resources to assets and initiatives to optimize the use of Chiesi GRD resources
*In partnership with Global Finance
Experience Required
- Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, medical/commercial operations, or a similar role within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, including at least 3 years in Medical Affairs
- Experience in organization excellence, design or transformation (e.g., management consulting, human resources, portfolio management) preferred
- Technical Proficiency:
- Excellent strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends and themes and identify, evaluate and summarize preferred solutions
- Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and solve problems effectively
- Expertise in project management tools and systems
- Proven knowledge of medical, pharmaceutical, or healthcare processes, including regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization
- Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to drive diverse leaders to consensus
- Self-directed with a proven ability to drive alignment on shared objectives
- Highly organized with strong workload planning skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Communication Skills:
- Superior written and verbal communication abilities, tailored to diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to simplify and communicate complex issues
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Business Administration) preferred
Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. 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.
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