PpDate: 4 Jun 2026 /p pDepartment: Corporate Logistics /p pBusiness Area: Supply Chain/Logistics Procurement /p pJob Type: Direct Employee /p pContract Type: Permanent /p pLocation: Preferably Italy or Dublin, IT /p h3This is what you will do /h3 pThe Head of Integrated Planning is accountable for defining and leading the global, demand-driven supply chain strategy for the Rare Diseases portfolio. The role acts as a central orchestration point across the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring that demand, supply, and strategic priorities are fully aligned to guarantee uninterrupted patient access in highly constrained environments. Operating at the intersection of Commercial, Regulatory, Quality Assurance (QA), Finance, and Operations, the role drives enterprise-wide decision-making, balancing patient needs, revenue optimization, and operational feasibility. This position represents a critical leadership role within the Global Rare Diseases Supply Chain, with direct influence on business performance, strategic planning, and cross-functional governance at senior levels. /p h3Scope Organizational Impact /h3 ul liGlobal accountability across all Rare Disease products, markets, and supply nodes /li liLeads a global organization of Demand Managers and Brand Planning leaders /li liCentral role in orchestrating planning across manufacturing sites, CMOs, distribution, and affiliates /li liOwns global inventory strategy, allocation frameworks, and prioritization logic /li liDrives alignment between long-term strategic planning and short-term execution realities /li liInfluences decision-making at senior leadership level across Supply Chain and Business functions /li liActs as key interface between Global Supply Chain and GRD Business Leadership /li /ul h3You will be responsible for /h3 ul liDefine and lead the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP/SO) strategy for Rare Diseases /li liEstablish a fully demand-driven planning model integrating commercial signals with real supply constraints /li liLead and develop a high-performing global planning organization /li liDrive enterprise trade-off decisions under constrained supply /li liIntegrate planning across internal manufacturing, external partners, and distribution networks /li liOwn global supply chain performance (service, forecast accuracy, inventory, responsiveness) /li liLead evolution toward advanced, constraint-based planning and scenario modelling /li liDrive digital transformation of planning capabilities /liliAct as governance lead for cross-functional planning processes /li liEnsure alignment between strategic planning cycles and financial/operational targets /li /ul h3You will also: /h3 ul liServe as the primary global planning interface to GRD Affiliates and Customer Operations /li liPartner with Regional and Affiliate leadership to align demand assumptions and supply priorities /li liProvide transparency on supply risks, allocation decisions, and mitigation strategies protecting and enabling revenue growth also driving working capital efficiency /li liInfluence Commercial, Regulatory, QA, and BD stakeholders on planning implications /li liEnable alignment between global strategy and local execution /li liSafeguards uninterrupted patient access /li liAccelerates digital transformation /li /ul h3You will need to have /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field /li liOver 10 years of experience in supply chain within biotech companies /li liFluent English /li liEnd-to-end planning experience /li liLeadership of global teams /li /ul h3We would prefer for you to have /h3 ul liMBA or equivalent preferred /li liTraining in IBP or Digital Supply Chain valued /li /ul h3Location /h3 pThe position is open in Europe, with a preference for Dublin and Italy. /p h3What we offer /h3 pNo 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. /p h3Equal Employment Opportunity /h3 pChiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr