Sr. Director, Medical Affairs - PAH​/PH-ILD

Department:
Medical Affairs

Job Type: Direct Employee

Business Area:
Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Cary, NC, US

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 7,000 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.

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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, inclusion, and equal opportunity 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.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the PAH/PH-ILD US Medical Affairs team, ensuring alignment with Global Medical Affairs to execute the medical operating plan and Medical Affairs strategy for PAH/PH-ILD within the US, as part of a collaborative effort with Gossamer Bio. The US Head of Medical Affairs for PAH/PH-ILD applies leadership, technical expertise, and deep knowledge of medicine development to all respiratory initiatives.

Collaborating with global and local teams (Payer, Marketing, New Product Planning), this leader provides medical direction for product development, launch, and commercialization, prioritizing patients in line with Chiesi Values and Behaviours.

This role is based in Cary, NC or remote, with preference for East Coast applicants.

• Leading the development and execution of the US PAH/PH-ILD Medical Affairs operating plan, while providing medical leadership as appropriate on cross-functional teams supporting local and global clinical, medical, and commercial development plans.
• Represents US Medical Affairs on respiratory-related cross-functional teams and develops and executes US medical strategies for phase IV research, including RWE and data generation plans, as well as promotional review board and/or committees.
• Ensures seamless and coordinated partnership between Internal and Respiratory Field Medical Affairs leadership to achieve integration of insights into strategy development and execution of local medical plans.
• Establishes new and growing existing critical external relationships with US thought leaders and professional societies in the PAH/PH-ILD therapeutic area. Leads and executes successful Medical advisory boards, congress-related symposia, and congress planning.
• As appropriate, participates in Medical Affairs Respiratory Team consisting of cross-functional medical colleagues including provides medical input on US labeling and regulatory interactions.
• Ensures timely and appropriate management of the US Medical budget including project spend Mentors and coaches’ other colleagues, as appropriate.

• MD, DO, PhD or Pharm
  
  D professional degree required.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience; experience in Medical Affairs with increasing levels of responsibility with leadership preferred. Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, with tactical execution.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to influence, work and align with multiple Chiesi-internal and external stakeholders, and build and navigate within cross-functional Chiesi teams.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities in combination with great attention to detail as well as the ability to prioritize in a changing environment with a sense of urgency.
• Deep understanding of HCP and Payer informational needs and what is required to support these needs including promotional review boards or committees.
• Extensive knowledge of patterns of medical practice, healthcare delivery and the current and evolving landscape within the US will be required.
• Candidate will need to demonstrate credibility and presence based on their knowledge of all aspects of Medical Affairs. Experience in both clinical development and patient care is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of complex diseases and the associated medical challenges to provide expert insight establish and drive the disease vision by rigorous scientific debates with medical thought leaders.
• Well-organized, operationally effective, and able to both develop project strategies and ensure reliable implementation of projects with a flexible and solution-driven attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining successful stakeholder relationships…