Global Brand Specialist Rare Diseases

**Department**: Rare Value & Access

**Job Type**: Direct Employee

**Team**: Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Location**:
parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group’s business unit established in February 2020 and focused on research, development and commercialization of treatments and patient support services for rare and ultra-rare disorders, many of whom have limited or no treatments available.

The unit is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and has an initial focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology and ophthalmology disorders. The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care.

Purpose

The Global Brand Specialist will implement marketing strategies for the assigned countries/products in close alignment and cooperation with the US Global Rare Diseases HQ, contribute high impact marketing plans and monitor their execution.

Strong cross-functional collaboration with other Corporate Departments, such as R&D, Medical, Value & Access, Patient Advocacy, and Chiesi Affiliates Marketing & Sales teams will be a critical success factor for the role.

Main Responsibilities
Execute solid and compelling brand strategies and plans for the products / countries assigned, in close cooperation and alignment with local market specificities are taken into consideration.
Ensure brand strategies and plans are efficiently and effectively cascaded and implemented at affiliate level.
Provide support and advice to Affiliates in the development of local Marketing Plans and for the activities related to the brand assigned (promotional material, training, special projects, events)
Collaborate with GRD Europe & Emerging Commercial team, R&D Rare Diseases Unit Department and Global Corporate Development to evaluate new portfolio opportunities.
Experience Required

Strategic marketing experience (3-5 yerars) with focus on Specialty / Rare Diseases products

Education

University degree in Science and/or degree in Marketing. Business Administration (MSc, MBA) degree will be considered an asset.

Languages

Fluent English. Italian is considered a plus.

**Skills**:Strategic thinker, with analytical skills coupled with creative, problem-solving approach.
Ability to work collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced environment consisting of internal and external team members.
Ability to work in a matrix organization.
Strong communication and influencing skills.

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.

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