Date:4 Aug 2025 Department:Corporate Engineering Business Area:Industrial Operations & HSE Job Type:Direct Employee Contract Type:Permanent Location:Milano, 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 Manufacturing Division_ - Chiesi Group has three production plants: Parma (Italy), the strategic hub for the production and distribution of our products, serving as an international supply center with exports to over 80 countries. Here, solid medicines such as tablets and dry powders for inhalers, solutions and suspensions for inhalations and sterile suspension vials for endotracheal administration are produced. - In 2024, a new Biotech Centre of Excellence has launched in Parma. The new facility is dedicated to developing and producing monoclonal antibodies, enzymes, and other proteins. Blois-La Chaussée Saint Victor plant (France), a center of excellence specializing in the production of Dry Powder Inhalers and Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs). The site manages direct distribution to customers in the French market and exports to other markets, effectively meeting both local and international needs. Santana de Parnaiba (Brazil), specialized in the production of pressurized solutions and suspensions for inhalation therapy (pMDIs). Additionally, it has an area dedicated to nasal sprays for the European market. Santana produces pressurised solutions and suspensions for inhalation therapy (MDI). - In 2025, a new investment in Nerviano (Italy) has been announced with the construction of a new facility which will be primarily dedicated to manufacturing carbon mínimal inhalers (reinforcing the company’s commitment to both patients’ health and sustainable healthcare solutions), dry powder inhalers and sterile biological products. _Who we are looking for_ Position Overview - We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Head of Technical Services and Asset Management to lead and coordinate all technical services at our new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Nerviano (Milano). This position is accountable for the strategic and operational management of utilities, facilities, general services, and the technical office, including all site-related regulatory documentation and permitting.- Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage utilities and facility operations to ensure reliable and compliant services to the production site. - Supervise and optimize general services - Coordinate the technical office, ensuring complete, accurate, and up-to-date technical documentation, drawings, authorizations, and site layout plans. - Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Seveso III directive, particularly in relation to technical services, infrastructure, and plant safety. - Develop and manage operational (OPEX) and capital investment (CAPEX) budgets related to technical services and assets. - Oversee technical inspections and support audits by regulatory authorities (e.g., AIFA, EMA, fire department, local authorities). - Ensure the implementation and maintenance of site infrastructure, building systems, and critical utilities (HVAC, compressed air, water systems, etc.). - Promote a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and sustainability across all areas of responsibility. - Foster strong collaboration with other departments (Production, Quality Assurance, EHS, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure business continuity and site performance Experience Required - 10 years of experience in technical/engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or process industry. - Proven experience with