Vice President, Medical Affairs

Company: Chiesi USA
Location: Cary
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Chiesi is committed to helping each and every team member develop professionally and contribute to our extraordinary goal of changing patients' lives. We believe the team always accomplishes more than the individual and that the success of our company depends on the growth and achievement of every single member. In compliance with local, state, national and federal disability laws world-wide, we would be happy to reasonably accommodate any disability--needs in support of the application process. If you are an individual with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation or are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our recruitment tool as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process by calling--(888) 466.6505 --or sending an email to--us.jobs@chiesi.com .-- Below is a list of the current openings with our company. Click on the job title to learn more about the opening.

• We want to be recognized as an international group focused on research, able to develop and commercialize innovative therapeutic solutions to improve the quality of people's lives.
• We intend to maintain a high-quality, entrepreneurial team, characterized by a spirit of cooperation and self-confidence.
• Our goal is to combine commitment to results and integrity while operating responsibility from both a social and environmental point of view. Job Purpose: This position contributes to the company success by performing a key role in defining, developing and executing the medical affairs strategies of all Chiesi USA, Inc.'s marketed products and key development-stage projects. The Vice President, Medical Affairs leads strategic alignment and execution of office-based (Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs) and field-based (MSL) activities related to expert outreach and development, investigator supported trials, company sponsored non-registration trials, publication planning, and educational support. As part of the execution of Chiesi's medical strategy, this position will work closely with the leadership of Chiesi USA, as well as with Global Medical Affairs, Corporate R&D and Global Marketing. Summary of Key Responsibilities: 25% --- Lead Medical Affairs strategic planning, resourcing and execution for Chiesi's marketed products and clinical development projects in all disease areas of interest, including but not limited to Neonatology, Acute Cardiovascular Conditions and Chronic Respiratory Diseases (COPD, Cystic Fibrosis). Direct and oversee the US Medical Plans process and assure appropriate integration with brand plans. Interface and collaborate cross-functionally with Chiesi USA Leadership as well as Global Medical Affairs and other Global functions to maintain alignment on core strategic directions for Chiesi USA portfolio. 20% --- Drive thought leaders' strategic relationship development in all company disease areas. Foster scientific and medical input from current and future experts in academic and clinical medicine at regional and national levels. Through these relationships, generate meaningful expert insights that inform on priority areas of the product life cycle planning effort, addressing clinical knowledge gaps and supporting the medical strategy for all Chiesi products. Represent Chiesi at medical meetings, conferences, advisory boards, outreach meetings at key institutions, and in interactions with thought leaders and strategic corporate partners. Liaise regularly with internal and global stakeholders, including commercial and regulatory leaders, to share feedback and issues from external experts. 20% --- Direct the strategy, development and execution of post-marketing data generation activities, including Phase-IV studies in all therapeutic areas, in alignment with Medical Plans strategic directions. Coordinate office-based and field-based efforts aimed at post-marketing data generation. Oversee the successful execution of appropriate processes for review, approval, management and support of studies while maintaining investigator independence according to regulatory and compliance guidelines. Ensure that strategic and substantive input to publication planning and execution is provided to guarantee that all data on Chiesi's products generated by company or investigator sponsored trials is publicly presented in an appropriate and timely fashion and in a fair and balanced manner. 20% --- Direct strategic alignment of Chiesi's Medical Science Liaison Teams in all areas with local/global-- Medical Affairs and other relevant functions within the company. Guarantee appropriate alignment-- and execution of MSL activities related to Medical Plans. 15% --- Oversee Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information, Medical Review Board and medical affairs participation to Promotional Review Board to guarantee scientific accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  100% Required Skills:
  • M.D. - preferably board certified/eligible -, Pharm D., or equivalent required
  • 5-10 years of clinical experience - preferably in respiratory diseases -, required
  • At least ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs, with experience managing in-house and field-based teams.
  • Experience in Chronic Respiratory Diseases (i.e. COPD, asthma) is strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership qualities and ability to influence and motivate staff. Able to work and align with multiple Chiesi-internal and external stakeholders and build and navigate within cross functional Chiesi teams.
  • Must be able to quickly understand and assimilate medical knowledge, critically interpret cutting edge science, determine the potential impact of new research on medical thinking and practice, and have the ability to transfer and articulate scientific and clinical data into clear conceptual frameworks, disease management approaches and a pathway to continuously strengthen this concept by new medical evidence.
  • 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.
  • Effective at giving presentations to internal and external audiences on the medical and clinical aspects of a given disease, product, or program.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. Well-organized, operationally effective, and able to both develop project strategies and ensure reliable implementation of projects with a flexible and solution-driven attitude.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with and effectively support cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency in public speaking
  • The title and position will be based on experience and qualifications . Quality Orientation/Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work; conscientious about attending-- to detail; few errors in work performed; uses logical thinking that is well organized and methodical. Business Acumen - Degree to which an individual understands and applies business knowledge to-- maintain and advance organizational effectiveness. Communication - Speaks, writes, listens and presents information in a logical and articulate manner-- appropriate for the audience. Leadership/Performance Management - Degree to which one provides vision and direction, initiates-- action and enables competence and effectiveness in others. Teamwork/Collaboration - Works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging and sharing-- information with colleagues, both internal and external Supervisory Responsibility: Direct Reports: Director Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular Care Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Special Care

Keywords: Chiesi USA, Elgin , Vice President, Medical Affairs, Executive , Cary, Illinois