Global Associate Director of Scientific Communications and Medical Education - Boston, United States - Chiesi USA
Description
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 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."
Purpose
We are currently seeking qualified and highly motivated individuals for the position of Global Associate Director of Scientific Communications and Medical Education (Endo-Metabolics Portfolio).
This position is an important member of the Medical Affairs team who will drive/manage the scientific education and communication strategy, which includes publications to maximize scientific knowledge of the conditions Chiesi GRD supports and the data supporting our products, both internally and externally. The qualified candidate will be responsible for co-developing the strategic scientific communications (including publications), medical education plan and leading the corresponding tactical activities.
This position is based in Boston, MA. It will require approximate 30% (domestic / international) travel for congresses and internal meetings.
Main Responsibilities
Co-lead the development and drive the execution of the scientific communication strategy and provide ideas for generating manuscripts of scientific and clinical interests
* Engaging the key internal stakeholders of the global teams in medical team/cross functional teams to ensure the development and implementation of strategy/tactics.
* Co-lead the implementation of the scientific communications plan and the defined scientific communication platforms, narratives, and gap analyses
* Assist in the implement best processes and new initiatives, including digital innovations.
* Oversee the development and implementation of the publication plan and the defined scientific communication outputs (e.g., abstracts and congress presentations etc.)
* Assist in the creation and management of the annual budget for the scientific education and communication plan and the management of external vendors
* Support and contribute to independent medical education (e.g., webinars) and support other medical initiatives (e.g., roundtables, advisory boards etc.) that align to the medical affairs strategy
* Co-lead the establishment and implementation of successful internal medical education programs/initiatives with relevant internal stakeholders
* Establish connections with regions/countries to understand insights and feedback that may impact strategy/tactics relevant for the markets.
* Support the development of an integrated medical affairs plan
* Provide guidance on medical/scientific review and coordination of approval process with publications in compliance with global standards (i.e., Good Publication Practice [GPP]), internal SOPs and systems (i.e., publication planning tool)
* Support medical oversight for scientific review and coordinate the approval of medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government/industry regulations.
* Support meetings with external Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to obtain insights and guidance on clearly defined scientific/medical activities or plans
Experience Required
Effective written and spoken communication skills in combination with the ability to analyze, summarize and communication data effectively to wide audience, as well as to think critically.
* Support workshops or the development of key assets and plans with the different stakeholders
* Proven planning and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities in combination with great attention to detail as well as the ability to prioritize in a changing environment with a sense of urgency
* Knowledge of relevant publications related industry rules and guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICJME)
* Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining successful stakeholder relationships (internal and external)
* Proven ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries
* Previous experience in rare diseases and/or in the Endo Metabolic therapeutic area desirable
Education
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with >3 years' experience in scientific communications/medical writing/publications/events/medical education OR with relevant scientific degree with >5 years experience in medical writing/publications/events/medical education or other appropriate medical affairs experience
* Certified Medical Publication Professional(CMPP) qualified or meets the CMPP eligibility requirements to seek qualification.
Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.