Lead, Medical Communications, AIR

Overview

Chiesi USA, Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in 31 countries. 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.

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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.

Job focus
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The Lead, Medical Communications is a senior member of the Medical Affairs team responsible for leading Medical Information and Communications strategy and execution for the AIR Business Unit. This role provides strategic input, launch readiness oversight, medical review of promotional and non-promotional material, cross-functional alignment, and advanced scientific exchange communications development for respiratory portfolio.

It is strongly preferred that candidates live within commutable distance to Cary, North Carolina, however, candidates in other areas may be considered. The travel for this position can range from 15%-30%, depending on the candidate's proximity to Cary.

• Medical Information
• Medical Information Requests (MIRs) management for the AIR Business Unit at Chiesi USA
• Oversight of MIR processes, systems, and quality assurance
• Lead insight generation from MIR trends and metrics to inform medical strategy
• Ensure development of scientifically rigorous and aligned medical information resources
• Support medical information booth and scientific insight gathering at congresses; provide Medical Affairs team with knowledge and intelligence from scientific congresses and literature

• Medical Review of Promotional & Non Promotional Communications
• Manage Medical Review Board (MRB) for all AIR Unit drug products at Chiesi USA; including development, review and/or approval of medical affairs materials
• Serve as lead medical reviewer on Promotional Review Board (PRB) for all AIR Unit drug product commercial communication materials
• Ensure scientific accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment of reviewed materials
• Contribute to publication planning and review with cross-functional Air Medical Affairs team

• General Medical Affairs & Communications
• Direct communication strategy and tactical planning across AIR portfolio including prelaunch and launch assets, field medical, reactive, proactive, and digital content creation
• Participate in the development of the medical communications function within medical affairs, including business process management, systems optimization, vendor oversight and digital innovation
• Contribute to scientific messaging, publications planning, and congress strategy

* Pharm

D, PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree

* Minimum 8+ years of experience in Medical Communications/Medical Information/Promotional Review/Medical Affairs

* Launch experience

* Strong scientific expertise with ability to synthesize complex data

* Knowledge of medical information and medical affairs standards and regulations relevant to the US

* Exposure to life science business systems (Medical Information Systems, Document Management Systems, Veeva, etc)

* Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and strategic capabilities

* Project planning and organizational skills

* High adaptability in managing shifting priorities and short timelines

* Medical Information residency;
Advanced science degree with demonstrated experience will also be considered

* Experience in Medical Strategy and Publication Planning strongly preferred

* Respiratory therapeutic knowledge strongly preferred

Hybrid role based in Cary, NC.

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.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you…