PpSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p h3Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis Non-obstructive Lung Diseases /h3 pDate: 23 Oct 2025 /p pDepartment: Global Clinical Development /p pBusiness Area: RD, Pharmacovigilance Regulatory Affairs /p pJob Type: Direct Employee /p pContract Type: Permanent /p pLocation: Europe, IT /p pbAbout us /b /p pBased in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 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: bDiscover more here /b /p pWe are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded bB Corp Certification /b, a recognition of bhigh social and environmental standards /b. We are a breliable /b company that adopts and promotes a btransparent and ethical behavior /b at all levels. /p pWe believe that the success of bChiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors /b. 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. /p pIn fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. /p pbChiesi Research Development /b /p pOur RD team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, RD project and portfolio management. Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China). /p pbWho we are looking for /b /p h3bPurpose /b /h3 pAn accomplished clinical development leader responsible for shaping and executing the global clinical development strategy across assigned core respiratory indications. They will oversee a high-performing team of physician-scientists and cultivate an inclusive, high-impact team culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. /p pThis role will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a portfolio of early- to late-stage development programs and lead a team of Clinical Development physicians and Clinical Program Leaders in delivering high-quality, globally aligned clinical trials with strong regulatory, commercial, and patient impact. /p h3bMain Responsibilities /b /h3 pbTherapeutic Area Leadership /b /p ul liDefine and drive the clinical development strategy for Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Diseases in alignment with RD and commercial objectives. /li liServe as the senior clinical representative in global cross-functional governance for asset development and prioritization. /li liMaintain in-depth knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and competitive landscapes within respiratory medicine. /li /ul pbPeople Leadership Organizational Management /b /p ul liLead, develop, and inspire a team of Clinical Development professionals including physicians and clinical program leaders across multiple geographies. /li liEstablish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans to grow individual and team capabilities. /li liFoster a culture of trust, empowerment, and high performance, emphasizing collaboration, and accountability. /li liDrive operational excellence through consistent coaching, strategic resource planning, and proactive risk mitigation. /li liActively participate in departmental and broader talent development, succession planning, and leadership forums. /li /ul pbClinical Program Oversight /b /p ul liProvide medical and scientific leadership across all phases of clinical trials. /li liEnsure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies to support regulatory approval, market access, and product differentiation. /li liContribute to health authority briefing documents and major regulatory submissions. /li /ul h3bExperience Required /b /h3 ul liMinimum 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical RD with substantial clinical development leadership roles with matrix or direct line management. /li liSignificant experience and track record in designing and executing comprehensive clinical development plans. /li liDemonstrated success in driving programs from early development through to regulatory submission and approval. /li liExperienced in leading global clinical teams and working within matrixed, cross-functional environments. /li /ul h3bEducation /b /h3 pMD required; board certification in pulmonology or a relevant therapeutic area is preferred. /p h3bLanguages /b /h3 pFluency in spoken and written English. /p h3bTechnical Skills /b /h3 ul liAbility to probe and interrogate data to optimize understanding of complex clinical and scientific and business-related aspects. /li liStrong leadership presence, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels. /li liStrong analytical skills, clinical acumen, and the ability to translate science into strategic business implications. /li liAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks and resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and responding to rapidly changing priorities. /li /ul pbWhat we offer /b /p pYou would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.br/In Chiesi we firmly believe thatb our people are our most valuable asset /b, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular battention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. /bbr/bWe want our people to come to work happy every day /b, and we know how important it is to find the right bwork-life balance /b 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. /p h3DISCOVER ALL OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr