Thought Leader Liaison, PAH / PH-ILD

Chiesi USA

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 7,000 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, inclusion, and equal opportunity 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.

Who we are looking for

Purpose

We are searching for an experienced Thought Leader Liaison Lead (TLL) who is responsible for developing, managing, and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders throughout their assigned geography. This newly created position will initially focus on pre-launch preparation in anticipation of FDA approval of our PAH / PH-ILD collaboration asset. They work closely with commercial colleagues, alliance partners and other staff to help build advocacy with KOLs. The Thought Leader Liaison also manages speakers, and captures KOL beliefs / insights, among other duties and responsibilities. This field-based position requires an individual to work independently and effectively with limited direction. The person in this role contributes to the companies / product success by driving awareness, developing strategies, and building corporate relationships with respiratory thought leaders while working in a collaboratively compliant way with other Chiesi and Gossamer customer facing roles (MSLs, Sales, Access). The position will be aligned to support the AIR Business Unit and requires frequent travel within the US and periodic travel to the corporate office.

Main Responsibilities

Thought Leader Engagement

• Proactively identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with established and up-and-coming PAH and PH-ILD Key Opinion Leaders.
• Support speaker programs, advisory roles, and congress participation
• Identify, map, and manage relationships with key national associations and other large treatment facilities (includes the detailed mapping of referral patterns, key relationships, and influencers)

Commercial Insights Gathering

Congress / Key Event Management / Peer-to-peer Engagement

Cross Functional Coordination

Corporate Awareness & Sustainability

Compliance & Policy Adherence

Additional Information :

Experience Required

Education

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

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, marital status, veteran status, 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.