Digital, Data & Modeling Senior Project Manager

Chiesi Group; Parma; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Relocation support

Flexible working

Wellbeing programme

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. in Parma, Italy invites a Digital, Data & Modeling Senior Project Manager to lead innovative digital initiatives in the pharma R&D space.

You will act as a strategic link between business stakeholders, technical teams, and partners, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and regulatory compliance. The role requires a strong PM background in pharma, knowledge of data science and modelling, and experience deploying digital solutions across the R&D lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Scientific Area relevant for Pharma R&D. Advanced degree preferred, MS or MBA.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/medtech industry experience and in project management.
• Extensive knowledge of pharma R&D and drug development stages.
• Understanding of the pharma lifecycle and deployment of digital processes and tools.
• Experience in project management and financial management in new product development.
• Knowledge of Data science & modelling, data management, programming, and main pharma systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clear, continuous updates on plans and execution of digital activities across R&D.
• Provide PM support for R&D Digital initiatives per priorities.
• Control timelines, spending, and effort; meet plans on time, quality and budget.
• Support implementation of prioritized R&D Digital solutions per roadmap.
• Identify and cascade new tools and processes to enable speed, agility and adoption.
• Assist and support digital innovation development capabilities and optimizes business processes.
• Consolidate the digital network with internal experts and partners.
• Support achievement of common project goals through cross-functional communication.
• Promote lean processes and governance in projects.

Skills

5+ years pharma/biotech/medtech

Project management

Data science & modelling AI

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Budget/financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Scientific field

MS or MBA

Tools

Data management tools

Programming skills

Job description

Digital, Data & Modeling Senior Project Manager

Department: Global R&D Strategy, Portfolio and Digital Develop

Business Area: Information Technology

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Parma, IT

About us

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Chiesi Research & Development

Our R&D 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, R&D 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).

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

As part of our broader digital transformation journey, the Digital Data and Modelling Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in managing the delivery of innovative digital initiatives across the pharmaceutical R&D landscape. Acting as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, the Project Manager ensures that digital solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project management, a deep understanding of the pharma R&D environment, and a passion for driving sustainable digital transformation in a highly regulated and innovation-focused setting.

You will be responsible for

• Accountable for ensuring clear and continuous update on plans and execution of digital activities across R&D and responsible for delivering appropriate project management support to R&D Digital, Data and Modelling Unit for the specific prioritized R&D digital activities
• In charge of project management activities supporting R&D Digital activities across R&D according to need, ensuring alignment on project management best practices in Chiesi R&D as set by Global Project Management team
• Ensures full control of R&D Digital, Data and Modelling initiatives timelines, spending and effort and that relevant plans are met on time, quality and budget
• Ensures project management support to the implementation of prioritized R&D Digital, Data and Modelling solutions in line with the R&D digital transformation roadmap
• Helps in identifying and cascading new tools and processes that will enable speed, agility and adoption of new technical insights
• Assists and supports efforts in digital innovation development capabilities and optimizes business process through technical solutions where appropriate
• Consolidates the digital network with internal experts and partners (GICT, Legal, R&D Procurement, COIC, R&D functions)
• Supports the achievement of common project goals through effective communication across functions and relevant stakeholders
• Promotes business agility and the development of lean processes and tools to ensure that projects are executed effectively and efficiently following digital project governance processes

You will need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Scientific Area relevant for Pharma R&D. Advanced degree preferred, MS or MBA
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/medtech industry experience and in project management supporting R&D/development of digital solutions or relevant similar experience
• Extensive knowledge of pharma research and development and thorough understanding of the tasks required across different stages of drug development
• A strong understanding of the people, processes and infrastructure involved across the pharmaceutical drug development and new product development lifecycle, and experience in oversight and deployment of new digital processes and tools
• Relevant experience in project management and financial management in new product development area
• Good Knowledge of Data science & modelling (incl. AI and generative AI), data management, programming, knowledge of main system solutions relevant in Pharma R&D

We would prefer for you to have

• Experience with digital transformation projects

Location

The position is preferably based in Italy, but we are open to considering candidates based anywhere in Europe, with flexible remote or hybrid working arrangements.

Budgeted salary range

The budgeted salary range approved for this role is between €52.000 and €65.500 . This range reflects the typical compensation expected for candidates with the experience and expertise required for the position.

Final offer may vary based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, overall profile, and internal equity considerations.

This role is eligible to participate in an annual bonus scheme, subject to company and individual performance.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme and more.

The package outlined above is based on the role being located in Italy. Where the role is offered in a different Country, the applicable salary, bonus and benefits will be aligned to the relevant local market and internal frameworks. Full details of the applicable package will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

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.