Remote Global Rare Diseases Medical Strategy Lead

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.; United States, Northern America, Americas; Remote; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Relocation support

Remote work options

Tax assistance

Job summary

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases USA seeks an experienced Medical Excellence & Innovation Lead to join the Global Rare Diseases Medical Strategic Operations team. You will translate medical strategy into disciplined execution and strengthen field medical effectiveness.

You will drive governance, performance management, and cross-functional alignment, partnering with the US Medical Head to deliver strategic objectives while supporting advisory boards, congresses, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Operations, Field Medical Excellence, Strategy, Program Management, or related pharmaceutical/biotechnology roles.
• Experience supporting Medical Affairs strategy and execution with field-based teams.
• Strong program and project leadership with translating strategy into execution and measurable business outcomes.
• Experience leading medical planning, congress activities, advisory boards, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and launch readiness.
• Understanding of Medical Affairs governance and compliance in regulated healthcare.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment; manage priorities; navigate ambiguity; travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Translate global priorities into an integrated US Medical strategy, roadmap, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead annual planning, launch readiness, and align objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate advisory boards, congresses, stakeholder engagement, medical education initiatives, and other strategic priorities.
• Provide leadership for cross-functional initiatives spanning Medical Strategy, Field Medical, RWE, Scientific Communications, Medical Information, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, and other functions.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or dependencies, and drive timely resolution to maintain momentum.
• Establish governance, operating rhythms, and performance reviews across the US Medical organization.
• Clarify decision rights, ownership, and ways of working across Global, Regional, and Field Medical teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of Medical Affairs processes while ensuring compliance with policies.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting with analytics support for decision making.
• Support budgeting and resource planning; oversee vendor contracts and external partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Facilitation

Communication

Analysis

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Business, or related field

Job description

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases USA seeks an experienced Medical Excellence & Innovation Lead to join the Global Rare Diseases Medical Strategic Operations team. You will translate medical strategy into disciplined execution and strengthen field medical effectiveness.

You will drive governance, performance management, and cross-functional alignment, partnering with the US Medical Head to deliver strategic objectives while supporting advisory boards, congresses, and budget oversight.