MSL Manager, Global Rare Diseases (LSD)

Date:  Nov 11, 2024
Department:  Americas Local Medical Affairs
Job Type:  Direct Employee
Team:  Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Boston, MA, 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 (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 LSD MSL Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of LSD Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to support the company's strategic objectives. This role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring the effective communication of scientific information to healthcare professionals. The MSL Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and enhance stakeholder relationships and support the Head of Medical Affairs Field Team in ensuring field medical strategy and tactics are successfully employed and benchmarked.

Main Responsibilities

  • •    Prior experience in rare disease is strongly preferred
    •    Experience in pharmaceutical industry as an MSL for at least 5 years (preferred)
    •    Leadership or management experience within field medical affairs for 1-2 years
    •    Knowledge and experience in interpreting and adhering to FDA regulations regarding product promotion, scientific exchange, and health care practitioner guidelines
    •    Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal, and face-to-face communications to effectively present information to and influence/support decision-making of KOLs, direct MSL reports, medical affairs leadership, and cross-functional partners 
    •    Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and multifunctional resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and responding to changing priorities 
    •    Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe, etc.

Experience Required

  • Prior experience in rare disease is strongly preferred
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry as an MSL for at least 5 years (preferred)
  • Leadership or management experience within field medical affairs for 1-2 years
  • Knowledge and experience in interpreting and adhering to FDA regulations regarding product promotion, scientific exchange, and health care practitioner guidelines
  • Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal, and face-to-face communications to effectively present information to and influence/support decision-making of KOLs, direct MSL reports, medical affairs leadership, and cross-functional partners 
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and multifunctional resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and responding to changing priorities 
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe, etc.
     

Education

Graduate level degree (PharmD., M.D., D.O, PhD, MS or equivalent required)

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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