Lead, Scientific Communications and Medical Education

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). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three 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).
We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent ethical behavior at all levels. 
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. 

 

Chiesi USA

Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work. 
At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.

 

What we offer

Chiesi offers competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of our employees.   Our shared values of passion, innovation, trust and integrity bring out the individual talents and diverse perspectives of each of our colleagues.  Our environment encourages each individual to reach his or her full potential and drive outstanding results. We celebrate that “Every one of us is different. Every one of us is Chiesi."

 

Who we are looking for

Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Scientific Communications Strategist for the position of Global Scientific Communications and Medical Education Associate Director/Lead. They will lead the development and execution of communication strategies that effectively translate complex scientific research into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. They will lead and oversee the scientific communications and medical education function and strategy of brands within the Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD) portfolio at Chiesi Global Rare Diseases (GRD).  This role will partner closely with the internal cross functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and impactful communications across various platforms. This individual will report to the Global Head of Scientific Communications and Medical Education (Portfolio). 

This is a hybrid position that can be based in Boston, North America (US/Canada). It will require approximate 30% (domestic / international) travel. 
 

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the global publication strategy while engaging key stakeholders (i.e., clinical development, authors etc.) to disseminate key scientific data/information through high-impact peer review journals, congresses, digital and other scientific platforms.��
• Strong ability to critically analyze, interpret and communicate clinical trial and published data to support the strategies for key brands. 
• Drive data generation initiatives (e.g., post-hoc, RWE) to address evidence gaps.
• Ensure ethical, transparent publication practices per ICMJE and GPP guidelines.
• Lead the management of external publication agencies and vendors ensuring timely and high-quality output of all publications. 
• Lead the internal review and approval of all Chiesi supported scientific publications with other internal stakeholders (i.e., Medical Affairs, Legal/IP, Clinical Development etc.). 
• Provide strategic direction for scientific content and educational programs for GRD brands, enhancing visibility and credibility.
• Leverages insights and expertise in disease area by translating/generating data and medical messaging