Medical Affairs Operations Specialist Eu&em

Position: Medical Affairs Operations Specialist, EU & EM

Location: Parma, Italy

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years of experience. Operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees, our mission is to improve people's quality of life responsibly towards society and the environment. We develop and market innovative drugs in main therapeutic areas.

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group awarded B Corp Certification, recognizing high social and environmental standards. We promote transparency, ethical behavior, and value our diverse and inclusive culture.

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases

Established in 2020, this unit focuses on research, development, and commercialization of treatments for rare and ultra-rare disorders, headquartered in Boston, MA.

Purpose

We are seeking qualified and motivated individuals for the role of Medical Affairs Operations Specialist, reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs EU & EM - Global Rare Disease Business Unit.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking for the EU & EM Medical Affairs team.
2. Develop and manage medical affairs plans and tracking/reporting systems.
3. Provide project management support for medical affairs initiatives.
4. Manage interactions and collaborations with Healthcare Providers and Organizations, including contracts and grants.
5. Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
6. Coordinate medical affairs processes at regional level, including approval flows and database management.
7. Support specific programs as needed.

Experience and Education

Minimum of 2+ years in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience in operations or project management within biotech is preferred; direct medical affairs operations experience is a plus.

Graduate degree required.

Languages

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Skills

• Strong project planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work independently.
• Positive attitude under pressure and during challenges.
• Proactive feedback seeking and professional development.

What We Offer

A dynamic, fast-growing, friendly environment with investment in training and development. We believe our people are our most valuable asset.