Global Head, Expanded Access Programs – Americas

Chiesi; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Relocation support

Remote work options

Tax assistance for foreign colleagues

Job summary

Chiesi is seeking a Global Head, Expanded Access Programs – Americas, based in Boston, to lead strategic direction for EAPs across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. You will partner with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure compliant, scalable access and program execution.

The role requires extensive leadership in Expanded Access, strong governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders globally, with a focus on patient access and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, medicine, or related discipline required.
• Significant pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare leadership experience in Expanded Access or similar programs.
• Strong strategic, analytical, communication, negotiation and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the Americas Expanded Access Programs strategy across multiple countries.
• Oversee lifecycle management incl. feasibility, design, governance, and execution of EAPs.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, and other functions.
• Manage vendors, budgets, contracts, and cross-functional program delivery.
• Establish governance, escalation paths, and operating standards for EAPs.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Americas EAP organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, medicine, or related discipline

Job description

Chiesi is seeking a Global Head, Expanded Access Programs – Americas, based in Boston, to lead strategic direction for EAPs across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. You will partner with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure compliant, scalable access and program execution.

The role requires extensive leadership in Expanded Access, strong governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders globally, with a focus on patient access and operational excellence.