Global Engineering Compliance & Risk Management Lead Business Area: Industrial Operations & HSE Job Type: Direct Employee Contract Type: Permanent Location: Parma, IT This is what you will do The Global Engineering Compliance & Risk Management Lead sets and improves Global Engineering standards around GxP, sustainability, asset integrity, maintenance, and safety. It leads governance, audits, and risk‑mitigation processes, establishing a unified framework for identifying, assessing, and managing engineering risks. Operating with high autonomy and partnering with senior leadership, the role ensures engineering compliance and risk management contribute to business continuity, cost efficiency, and sustainable global growth. You will be responsible for
Define and maintain global engineering and maintenance compliance standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, GMP best practices, HSE international standards, industry best practices, corporate policies, and corporate sustainability ambition. Provide strategic leadership and technical authority across all manufacturing sites, acting as the primary point of reference for maintenance management, asset integrity, and engineering governance where compliance discipline is applicable. Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at minimizing risk exposure in process safety, machinery safety, hazardous utilities, and electrical safety through standardized engineering and maintenance practices. Conduct global assessments and audits to monitor compliance levels, identify gaps, and support corrective and preventive actions across production facilities. Lead risk mitigation strategies related to asset conditions and maintenance processes, directly contributing to business continuity and operational resilience. Coach and support local engineering teams, fostering knowledge sharing, capability building, and consistent implementation of global standards. Collaborate with cross‑functional and executive stakeholders to ensure that engineering compliance priorities are embedded in business planning and capital investment decisions. Establish and govern a global engineering risk management framework, acting as the technical authority for risk across all engineering disciplines, including definition, tracking, and reporting of risk‑related KPIs and ensuring consistent governance across sites. Guide and oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of emerging engineering risks from audits and assessments, ensuring robust action plans, timely execution, and continuous improvement of risk mitigation effectiveness.
You will need to have
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering 8–12 years of experience in the industry, with a strong experience in Mechanical Electrical Piping Design, agility in international engineering standards Proficient in spoken and written English Operational Engineering Plant Reliability Good Engineering and Manufacturing Practices Project Management Strategic Leadership Data‑Driven Decision Making Stakeholder Engagement
Location Flexible, with 30%-50% travel availability. What we offer No 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. Chiesi 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr