Medical Excellence & Innovation Lead, Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi Group

. Translate global and regional priorities into an integrated US Medical strategy, execution roadmap, and measurable outcomes .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $143,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs strategy execution, program management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on compliance and governance in a regulated healthcare environment. Proven ability to develop KPIs, dashboards, and insights that drive organizational effectiveness and support strategic decision-making.

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Medical Affairs Strategy ExecutionProgram ManagementStakeholder EngagementGovernance and ComplianceKPI Development

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsProgram ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementInsight GenerationLaunch ReadinessField Medical ExcellenceCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder ManagementFacilitation SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyHealthcareRare DiseasesSpecialty PharmaceuticalsRegulated EnvironmentMatrix OrganizationCapability DevelopmentOrganizational Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate global and regional priorities into an integrated US Medical strategy, execution roadmap, and measurable outcomes
Lead and optimize annual planning and launch readiness processes
Coordinate advisory boards, congresses, stakeholder engagement, medical education initiatives, and strategic portfolio priorities
Provide program leadership for cross-functional initiatives across Medical Strategy, Field Medical, RWE, Scientific Communications, Medical Information, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy, and Market Access
Monitor execution progress, identify risks or dependencies, and drive timely resolution
Strengthen field medical strategic planning, insight generation, territory reviews, and execution against medical priorities
Establish processes connecting field activities and stakeholder insights to regional and global strategy
Facilitate field leadership meetings, workshops, offsites, and strategic planning sessions
Coordinate capability development, onboarding, and best-practice sharing across the field organization
Establish governance, operating rhythms, performance reviews, decision rights, and ways of working across Medical teams
Facilitate cross-functional alignment and represent Medical Strategic Operations in key forums
Drive continuous improvement of Medical Affairs processes while ensuring compliance
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting measuring execution, effectiveness, and medical impact
Translate data, field insights, and business context into recommendations for senior Medical Affairs leadership
Implement innovative and AI-enabled approaches to planning, insight generation, decision making, and organizational effectiveness
Manage external partners supporting analytics, capability development, advisory boards, meetings, and strategic initiatives
Develop and manage the US Medical budget and resource plan
Monitor forecasts, commitments, accruals, and spend
Oversee vendor selection, contracting, scope development, and performance management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Business, or a related field
7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Operations, Field Medical Excellence, Strategy, Program Management, or related pharmaceutical/biotechnology roles
Demonstrated success supporting Medical Affairs strategy and execution in partnership with field-based medical teams
Strong program and project leadership capabilities, with experience translating strategy into execution and measurable business outcomes
Experience leading medical planning, congress activities, advisory boards, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and launch readiness initiatives
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance and compliance requirements within a regulated healthcare environment
Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a matrix organization
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity with a high degree of accountability
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
Advanced scientific or business degree preferred
Experience in rare diseases, specialty pharmaceuticals, or high-growth organizations preferred
Experience serving as a strategic operations partner to a Medical Head or senior Medical Affairs leadership team preferred
Experience supporting launch planning, integrated evidence generation planning, or cross-functional asset teams preferred
Experience developing Medical Affairs KPIs, performance dashboards, field insight frameworks, or field effectiveness approaches preferred
Experience leading organizational change, capability-building initiatives, and new ways of working across matrixed organizations preferred
Experience managing agencies, consultants, and other external partners preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare programs
Work-life balance initiatives
Robust relocation support
Performance bonuses
Flexible working arrangements
Remote work options
Tax assistance services for foreign colleagues
Access to resources and training
Benefits benchmarked against the external market