Medical Advisor - Rare Disease (Part time for 3 days per week)

About us

 

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. 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. Discover more here.

 

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 and inclusion 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.

 

Chiesi UK

 

Chiesi UK is the number one affiliate of the Chiesi Group and works on important therapy areas, such as neonatology, organ transplantation and rare diseases, alongside our treatments for respiratory conditions. We are proud to be a B Corp™ company, committed to using business as a force for good and always pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the best outcomes for our people, patients and communities.

 

Our shared values of integrity, trust and innovation help us build authentic and transparent relationships, with the focus always remaining on the patient. Further, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and appreciate everyone’s unique talents, always encouraging people to share their perspectives and ideas.

 

Who we are looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Advisor to join our Rare Disease Team on a part time basis of 3 days per week.  Please note that the 3 days would need to be worked consecutively (Monday - Wednesday, Tuesday - Thursday or Wednesday - Friday) 

 

At Chiesi it is our people who are at the heart of what we do and achieve. A proud family business we are a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work in the UK. 

 

We provide an excellent benefits package, including:
•    competitive salary
•    annual performance related bonus
•    25 days leave plus 2 additional paid well-being days
•    group personal pension scheme with flexible contributions
•    private medical insurance
•    private dental insurance
•    group life assurance
•    employee assistance programme
•    salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes
•    annual high-performance incentive awards
•    enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
•    paid carers leave
•    professional development opportunities 
•    flexible smart working
•    2 dedicated volunteering days per year 

 

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments upon request.

 

If this sounds like the next step in your journey, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

Closing Date:                         Monday 9th March 2026
First stage interviews:            week commencing 16th March 2026
Second stage interviews:       week commencing 30th March 2026

 

Please note we may chose to close the vacancy earlier than noted above if we receive a high number of applications

This is what you will do

 

The role will support the Rare Diseases Medical Manager in delivering the strategic medical plan for the allocated therapy area(s) and work in collaboration to deliver operational excellence of the UK and Ireland (UKI) Medical team. This role is for 3 days per week only.

 

A strong scientific background in medical or biological science is essential for this role, preferably a GMC registered doctor or GPhC registered pharmacist. They should be confident in their communication and interpersonal skills with excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. They should also be able to prioritise work effectively; balancing both long- and short-term requirements and be able to demonstrate previous excellent cross functional working. The individual will have a good working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Pharmacovigilance laws and regulations and the ABPI/IPHA Code of Practice. 

 

The defining skills, therefore, will be well-developed communications skills combined with the ability to strategically