PpBusiness Area: Industrial Operations HSE /ppJob Type: Direct Employee /ppContract Type: Permanent /ppLocation: Milano, IT /ph3About us /h3pBased 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 /ppWe 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. /ppWe 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. /ppWe 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. /ph3Chiesi Global Manufacturing Division /h3pChiesi Group has three production plants: /ppParma (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. /ppIn 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. /ppBlois‑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. /ppSantana 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). /ppIn 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 minimal inhalers (reinforcing the company’s commitment to both patients’ health and sustainable healthcare solutions), dry powder inhalers and sterile biological products. /ph3Purpose /h3pWe are looking for a bSite Program Lead /b to support and coordinate the Operational Readiness Programs of our new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in bNerviano /b (Milan). This individual will play a key role in translating strategic objectives into executional readiness across multiple streams. /ppThe Program Lead will act as a program manager and integrator, working across functions (Production, QC, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, etc.), identifying readiness gaps, driving stream-level planning and execution, and enabling the site to transition from project to operational state in a GMP-compliant and business-ready manner. /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3ulliAct as program manager for selected readiness streams, such as the creation of QC laboratories or the setup of new production departments. /liliDefine and manage stream plans, milestones, risks, and interdependencies. /liliCoordinate and align cross‑functional contributors involved in each readiness stream (e.g. Engineering, Validation, HR, QA, Procurement). /liliEnsure timely delivery of stream outputs (e.g. procedures, layouts, equipment, documentation, people readiness). /liliMonitor the overall progress of operational readiness activities, escalating bottlenecks and proactively proposing solutions. /liliInteract with technical SMEs, project managers, and business owners to ensure cross-stream alignment. /liliDevelop and maintain dashboards, reports, and governance routines for stream tracking and decision-making. /liliSupport or lead risk assessments, implementation planning, and problem-solving related to GMP readiness. /liliRepresent the operational readiness function in internal meetings and report regularly to site leadership. /li /ulh3Experience Required /h3ulliMinimum 8–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical operations, technical operations, or manufacturing projects. /liliProven experience in greenfield or brownfield site projects, tech transfer, or operational startup environments. /liliSolid understanding of GMP principles, pharmaceutical quality systems, and regulatory expectations. /liliExperience in or close interaction with QC labs, production departments, or MST is highly preferred. /liliBackground in project or program management in complex, matrixed environments. /li /ulh3Education /h3ulliDegree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. /liliProject management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2) is a plus. /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliFluent English and Italian (written and spoken) is mandatory. /liliKnowledge of French will be considered a plus. /li /ulh3Technical Soft Skills /h3ulliStrong program management and organizational skills: able to track multiple workstreams and interdependencies. /liliGood knowledge of tech transfer dynamics, GMP documentation, and operational setup activities. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to engage with senior leaders and operational teams alike. /liliAnalytical, structured, and solution-oriented. /liliCapable of leading cross-functional meetings, facilitating decisions, and driving alignment. /liliComfortable with ambiguity and capable of working in a fast-evolving project environment. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3pYou would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment. /ppIn Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. /ppWe want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance 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 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr