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Chiesi USA, Inc. · 2 days ago

Lead, Thought Leader Strategy & Engagement, AIR, US

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$204K/yr - $249K/yr

10+ years exp

Chiesi USA, Inc. is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group dedicated to promoting a healthier world. The Lead, Thought Leader Strategy & Engagement role is responsible for leading strategic engagement across respiratory brands, ensuring alignment with commercial goals, and driving operational excellence through collaboration across various teams.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead the Thought Leader Liason (TLL) team in planning and executing strategic engagement across respiratory brands

Appropriately and compliantly collaborate with Medical and Sales teams to expand thought leader networks and support launch readiness

Leverage insights for business development and pipeline evaluation

Lead Thought Leader strategy and development contributions to launch excellence

Support execution of MBOs and CEP plans tied to Thought Leader engagement

Promote customer-centric culture across Thought Leader team and broader teams

Present Chiesi corporate narrative during TL meetings

Partner with Customer Experience team to develop listening platforms and co-create value-added programs

Align Thought Leader engagement with NPS and Customer Experience goals

Serve as strategic liaison across Sales, Marketing, Medical, Customer Experience, Value & Access, and Training

Lead cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and share insights

Drive innovation and responsiveness in Thought Leader engagement

Ensure team-wide adherence to Chiesi policies, regulations, and expense guidelines

Qualification

Thought Leader EngagementRespiratory Care ExpertiseCross-Functional LeadershipCommercial PerformanceCustomer Experience StrategyTeam DevelopmentStrategic DirectionCompliance KnowledgeCommunication

Required

10+ years in pharma, with direct experience as a TLL or TLL leader in respiratory and hospital-based specialties; proven success in product launches and thought leader engagement within respiratory markets

Strong foundation in respiratory care (e.g., asthma, COPD, pulmonary medicine)

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams; skilled in setting strategic direction, managing performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation; Experience aligning team goals with broader commercial and appropriate/compliant medical objectives

Established relationships with national/international respiratory TLs; effective in guiding team execution of speaker programs, advisory boards, and congress strategy; ability to translate TL insights into team-driven brand strategies and tactics

Proven success partnering across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, CX, Market Access, and Training; strong communicator who drives alignment and influence across internal stakeholders

Deep understanding of respiratory market dynamics and stakeholder needs; ability to lead team contributions to launch excellence and revenue growth

Understands their impact and seeks feedback; builds trust through active listening and understanding; navigates ambiguity and adjusts to diverse audiences; drives alignment across stakeholders without authority; maintains focus and positivity through challenges. Understands privacy and compliance needs and stays within the boundaries required

Bachelor's degree