Executive Medical Science Liaison, AIR US - Northwest

Overview

Executive Medical Science Liaison, AIR US - Northwest role at Chiesi USA, Inc.

Location:

Northwest United States (Seattle, Spokane, Boise preferred; other Northwestern US cities considered).

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). The Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in three therapeutic areas: AIR (respiratory products and services from newborn to adult), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (specialty care and consumer-facing self-care).

Chiesi is a B Corp certified company promoting high social and environmental standards. Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp and Benefit company with Top Employer status and Great Place to Work certification. We value diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.

Chiesi USA strives to balance purposeful work with a fulfilling work-life balance, offering development opportunities, challenging work, and meaningful impact.

Purpose

The Executive Medical Science Liaison has the primary responsibility of building key opinion leader (KOL) partnerships by engaging in scientific data exchange and medical information with external stakeholders (HCPs, researchers, professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, and formulary decision-makers) in the assigned Therapeutic Areas—Respiratory (COPD/Asthma)—within the Northwest geography. Responsibilities include delivering clinical, scientific and technical education; establishing long-term peer-to-peer relationships; and listening to integrate customer insights into the organization.

Candidates should live in/near Seattle, Spokane or Boise; other NW US cities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Scientific Exchange, advice seeking and clinical development support

• Build external partnerships with recognized KOLs to address scientific needs and stay abreast of current trends

• Identify and develop key thought leaders for medical education, clinical research and publications

• Cultivate KOL relationships for advisory boards, sponsored research, investigator-initiated projects, and speaker development

• Provide KOL perspectives to field managers and teams

• Offer medical support and scientific education to HCPs at key institutions

• Foster professional relationships in the assigned geography

• Enable cross-functional engagement based on customer needs

• Identify real-world evidence needs within the therapeutic area

• Represent Chiesi USA Medical Affairs at national, regional, and local meetings

• Provide field-based medical affairs support for investigator-initiated and company-led clinical research

• Initiated trials or collaborative initiatives

• Deliver high-caliber medical education presentations

• Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence in line with Company policies

• Participate in internal therapeutic advisory groups

• Plan with business partners to align and optimize customer experience

• Therapeutic Support, Internal Collaboration and Project Work

• Lead and support internal medical projects aligned to development plans

• Support cross-functional projects and integrate medical input

• Contribute to publication planning, clinical research, medical education material development, and internal training

• Contribute to monthly medical meetings including journal clubs

• Mentor new team members and support onboarding

• Administrative Work

• Accurate and timely documentation of field activities, expenses, and reports

• Complete required training on time and with acceptable scores

• Maintain high level of expertise in assigned therapeutic areas and credentials

Experience Required

• Post-graduate residency with 7-10 years of MSL experience in Respiratory (exception for PhD candidates with relevant experience)

• Prior launch experience in Asthma/COPD strongly preferred

• Builds and leverages relationships to identify opportunities and partnerships

• Works effectively on diverse, multi-disciplinary teams

• Demonstrates…