Chiesi Farmaceutici is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group headquartered in Parma, Italy, with over 85 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector. The company specializes in respiratory health, rare diseases, and specialty care, operating in 31 countries with a global workforce of more than 6,500 employees. As a certified B Corp, Chiesi is recognized for its commitment to high social and environmental standards, integrating sustainability into its core business strategy and drug development processes.

In Spain, Chiesi maintains a significant presence with its national headquarters located in Barcelona. The Spanish affiliate serves as a strategic hub for the group, hosting various global functions in areas such as R&D, Clinical Operations, and Global Marketing. For international professionals, Chiesi Spain offers a multicultural environment and the opportunity to work on international projects, particularly within their Rare Disease and Respiratory divisions, where English is often the primary language for corporate and research-related roles.

Founded in 1935 in Parma, Italy, by Giacomo Chiesi, the company evolved from a small laboratory into a global pharmaceutical leader. It achieved B Corp certification in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices.

Medical Affairs Trainee - Respiratory

Chiesi

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

About us

We are a multinational pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life.

Our headquarters are in Parma (Italy), we operate in 26 countries and export to a total of 70. We have been in Spain since 1995, with a team of more than 280 highly trained, equipped and motivated people to provide a valuable service to our clients.

We are committed to achieving results with integrity, working responsibly with the environment and with society. We firmly believe that people are the key factor for our present and future success, with an unequivocal commitment to generating a work culture that enhances their talent.

About the opportunity

At Chiesi Spain, we are looking to incorporate an intern into the Medical Affairs area of the Respiratory Business Unit. This position offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a global vision of the medical area within the pharmaceutical industry, participating in scientific projects, evidence generation activities, initiatives with healthcare professionals, and patient-centered programs.
The selected person will integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with different teams and gaining experience in the main activities that form part of the day-to-day of a Medical Affairs department.

What will you be able to learn and develop?

During your internship period, you will have the opportunity to:
• Participate in projects related to the scientific and medical training of products and therapeutic areas of the respiratory business.
• Learn about the planning and coordination processes of scientific activities, including medical meetings, symposia, congresses, and other scientific exchange initiatives.
• Gain experience in the field of clinical research and evidence generation, collaborating in activities related to observational studies, clinical trials, and investigator-initiated studies (IIS).
• Familiarize yourself with scientific collaboration with healthcare professionals and Key Opinion Leaders, understanding their role within the healthcare ecosystem.
• Obtain a practical vision of the activity developed by Medical Advisors and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) teams, as well as their interaction with other areas of the organization.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that allow for an understanding of the global functioning of Medical Affairs within an international pharmaceutical company.
• Develop scientific communication skills through the preparation of presentations, reports, and materials aimed at different internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate in initiatives oriented toward improving the experience and knowledge of patient needs in the respiratory area.
Throughout the internship, you will acquire a comprehensive vision of Medical Affairs and its interaction with departments such as Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and other strategic areas of the company.

Profile we are looking for

Education
• University degree in Health Sciences.
• High level of English.
• Advanced command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
We will especially value
We are looking for a person with an interest in the scientific and pharmaceutical field, with analytical capacity, a learning orientation, and motivation to develop their career in Medical Affairs.
Additionally, we will value:
• Proactivity and initiative.
• Customer orientation.
• Analytical capacity and critical thinking.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Autonomy and responsibility.
• Communication and teamwork skills.

Conditions

• Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension.
• Location: Barcelona.
• Hybrid modality (on-site and remote work).
• Full-time from Monday to Friday.
• Flexible schedule and intensive workday on Fridays.

What do we offer you?

At Chiesi, we believe in the development of young talent. Therefore, we offer a training experience oriented toward learning, guidance, and professional growth, combining the development of technical knowledge with the acquisition of competencies that will help drive your professional future.
You will have the opportunity to learn from professionals with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, participate in projects with real impact, and develop a complete vision of the strategic role that Medical Affairs plays within an international company.

About us

We are a multinational pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life.

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About us

We are a multinational pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life.

Sobre la oportunidad

En Chiesi España buscamos incorporar una persona en prácticas al área de Medical Affairs de la Business Unit Respiratorio. Esta posición ofrece una excelente oportunidad para adquirir una visión global del área médica dentro de la industria farmacéutica, participando en proyectos científicos, actividades de generación de evidencia, iniciativas con profesionales sanitarios y programas centrados en el paciente.
La persona seleccionada se integrará en un entorno dinámico y multidisciplinar, colaborando con diferentes equipos y adquiriendo experiencia en las principales actividades que forman parte del día a día de un departamento de Medical Affairs.

¿Qué podrás aprender y desarrollar?

Durante tu periodo de prácticas tendrás la oportunidad de:
• Participar en proyectos relacionados con la formación científica y médica de productos y áreas terapéuticas del negocio respiratorio.
• Conocer los procesos de planificación y coordinación de actividades científicas, incluyendo reuniones médicas, simposios, congresos y otras iniciativas de intercambio científico.
• Adquirir experiencia en el ámbito de la investigación clínica y la generación de evidencia, colaborando en actividades relacionadas con estudios observacionales, ensayos clínicos e investigaciones impulsadas por investigadores (IIS).
• Familiarizarte con la colaboración científica con profesionales sanitarios y líderes de opinión (Key Opinion Leaders), comprendiendo su papel dentro del ecosistema sanitario.
• Obtener una visión práctica de la actividad desarrollada por los equipos de Medical Advisors y Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), así como de su interacción con otras áreas de la organización.
• Participar en proyectos transversales que permitan comprender el funcionamiento global de Medical Affairs dentro de una compañía farmacéutica internacional.
• Desarrollar habilidades de comunicación científica mediante la preparación de presentaciones, informes y materiales dirigidos a diferentes stakeholders internos.
• Colaborar en iniciativas orientadas a mejorar la experiencia y el conocimiento de las necesidades de los pacientes en el área respiratoria.
A lo largo de las prácticas adquirirás una visión integral de Medical Affairs y de su interacción con departamentos como Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations y otras áreas estratégicas de la compañía.

Perfil que buscamos

Formación
• Estudios universitarios en Ciencias de la Salud.
• Nivel alto de inglés.
• Manejo avanzado de Microsoft Office, especialmente Excel y PowerPoint.
Valoraremos especialmente
Buscamos una persona con interés por el ámbito científico y farmacéutico, con capacidad analítica, orientación al aprendizaje y motivación por desarrollar su carrera en Medical Affairs.
Además, valoraremos:
• Proactividad e iniciativa.
• Orientación al cliente.
• Capacidad de análisis y pensamiento crítico.
• Organización y atención al detalle.
• Flexibilidad y capacidad de adaptación.
• Autonomía y responsabilidad.
• Habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo.

Condiciones

• Duración: 6 meses, con posibilidad de ampliación.
• Ubicación: Barcelona.
• Modalidad híbrida (presencial y teletrabajo).
• Jornada completa de lunes a viernes.
• Horario flexible y jornada intensiva los viernes.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

En Chiesi creemos en el desarrollo del talento joven. Por ello, ofrecemos una experiencia formativa orientada al aprendizaje, el acompañamiento y el crecimiento profesional, combinando el desarrollo de conocimientos técnicos con la adquisición de competencias que contribuirán a impulsar tu futuro profesional.
Tendrás la oportunidad de aprender de profesionales con amplia experiencia en la industria farmacéutica, participar en proyectos con impacto real y desarrollar una visión completa del papel estratégico que desempeña Medical Affairs dentro de una compañía internacional.

About us

We are a multinational pharmaceutical company with more than 80 years of experience, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life.