Global Quality Operations Leader

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.; Parma; Hybrid; EUR 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programme

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. in Parma, Italy, is seeking a Life Cycle Quality Head to lead quality operations across manufacturing facilities and laboratories with a line to the Global Quality Operations VP.

Based in Parma, with a mix of on-site and remote work, the role leads a small team and shapes harmonized quality practices globally. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pharmaceutical quality assurance, 10+ in leadership, and strong regulatory expertise across EMA/FDA.

Qualifications

• Degree in scientific disciplines.
• 15+ years pharma quality experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with EMA, FDA and other global authorities.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated quality operations across sites.
• Coordinate validation processes and change control.
• Collaborate with site Quality Directors to align processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality operations

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

English fluency

Education

Science degree

Tools

QMS experience

Validation

Job description

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. in Parma, Italy, is seeking a Life Cycle Quality Head to lead quality operations across manufacturing facilities and laboratories with a line to the Global Quality Operations VP.

Based in Parma, with a mix of on-site and remote work, the role leads a small team and shapes harmonized quality practices globally. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in pharmaceutical quality assurance, 10+ in leadership, and strong regulatory expertise across EMA/FDA.