Medical Science Liaison - Rare Diseases

About us:

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. 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 : 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).

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour 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 and inclusion 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.

Chiesi Australia:

Chiesi Australia & New Zealand is an affiliate of the Chiesi Group, with our head office based in Melbourne. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified. We are committed to using business as a force for good and always pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the best outcomes for our people, patients and communities.

Our shared values of integrity, trust and innovation help us build authentic and transparent relationships, with the focus always remaining on the patient. Further, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and appreciate everyone’s unique talents, always encouraging people to share their perspectives and ideas.

About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Science Liaison to join our Rare Disease business unit. You will be joining a dynamic, passionate and driven team where you will truly make a difference to patients. As a key member of the Medical Affairs department you will be involved in field-based non-promotional medical and scientific support with a purpose to build and foster strong working relationships with key external experts (Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Researchers, Peak Scientific and Guideline bodies/committees) to generate insights that will guide Chiesi Australia to deliver initiatives that would improve patient health outcomes.

This role requires a tenacious, ambitious and pro-active person that will thrive working across a diverse portfolio in Rare diseases. A strategic mindset is required whilst collaborating with internal stakeholders is essential. This role is a National role based out of Melbourne.

Main Responsibilities:

• This is a field-based Medical Affairs role with the aim of providing high quality, accurate and timely scientific support, to HCPs related to the Company’s products and/or associated disease area(s)
•    Maintain relevant and up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic landscape and the Company’s clinical development program to maintain the role as an internal expert medical resource
•    Support commercial colleagues in formulary applications, answering queries regarding clinical development plans and support ad-hoc projects like audits, guidelines development and medical education seminars
•    Identify and develop professional relationships with KOLs and HCPs; promote collaboration with the health care community, in dedicated therapeutic area(s)
•    Provide KOLs and researchers scientific information in accordance to the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and Chiesi Australia SOPs for MSL engagement standards and establish long term relationships working in specific therapeutic fields
•    Conduct scientific pre-launch-activities and provide training to field-force
•    Increase scientific knowledge in the community of products by conducting Advisory Boards
•    Gather competitive intelligence from the field by representing Chiesi Australia at national and international scientific events, symposiums and congresses
•    Report insights generated from HCPs on scientific issues (product related) and the development of relevant therapeutic and disease area(s)
•    Support Market Access colleagues in conducting scientific training to decision makers (ad-hoc)
•    Support local and international Company sponsored trials/studies 
•    Work with KOLs to facilitate requests for Investigator Initiated Trials/Studies (IIT/IIS) in line with Company SOPs
•    Active contribution to Corporate projects

Experience Required:

•    A medical degree or an advanced degree in Health Science (Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy) or Life Sciences with post-graduate qualifications (Honours, Masters or PhD).
•    At least 3 years pharmaceutical industry experience; ideally in relevant therapeutic area and in a customer-facing role. Previous MSL experience preferred.
•    Rare Diseases medicine background strongly preferred.
•    Strong understanding of Medical Affairs and experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
•    Completed Medicines Australia Code of Conduct training.
•    Project management skills essential
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
•    Proficient in English verbal and written.
•    Willing to travel domestically with some international travel

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. 

At Chiesi ANZ, we are committed to our people “Everyone of us is different. Everyone of us is Chiesi.” We continuously strive to enrich our employees personal and professional lives through our competitive benefits, wellness allowances, flexible working arrangements and additional leave days.

Apply today! Or please call Liz Miritis for a confidential discussion on 0422 651 232.

Chiesi ANZ is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality through a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants fairly and equally. Chiesi ANZ will take all reasonable steps to employ, train and promote employees on the basis of the evidence of competencies required, individual merit and qualifications without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability. We will also take all reasonable steps to provide a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity and that is free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation based upon an employee's race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.