Head of Respiratory Product Manufacturing

Chiesi Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Milan seeks an experienced Head of Respiratory Product Manufacturing to spearhead the creation of new production departments. This role requires a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly with p-MDI and Dry Powder Inhalers. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent leadership and project management skills. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements and a commitment to employee development.

Servizi

Flexible working approach

Support in relocation process

Tax assistance for foreign colleagues

Continuous training and development

Competenze

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience with p-MDI and/or Dry Powder Inhalers technologies.
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield projects is strongly preferred.
• Track record in team building, including recruitment and management.

Mansioni

• Lead the establishment of new production departments.
• Define layout and equipment URS.
• Oversee equipment commissioning activities.
• Build the organizational structure and hire staff.
• Develop production-related procedures.

Conoscenze

Fluent English and Italian

Leadership

Project management

GMP regulations knowledge

Problem-solving

Formazione

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related

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Posted:

10.08.2025

Expiry Date:

24.09.2025

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Who we are looking for

Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Respiratory Product Manufacturing to lead the establishment of two new production departments (Spray/p-MDI and Dry Powder Inhalers) within a new pharmaceutical facility currently under construction in Nerviano (Milan).

This is a pivotal role responsible for the design, organizational setup, and operational readiness of the departments. The selected candidate will play a key role in defining the layout, equipment URS and will lead the recruitment and development of the production team, from supervisors to operators.

The successful candidate will join a cross-functional project team and will also spend time in other company sites to gain expertise on similar technologies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to facility design, layout definition and review, and participate in design qualification processes.
• Lead the drafting and review of User Requirements Specifications (URS) for production equipment and systems.
• Oversee FAT/SAT execution and equipment commissioning activities in alignment with GMP standards.
• Build the organizational structure of the production departments from scratch, including the hiring and training of supervisory and operational staff.
• Develop and implement production-related procedures (SOPs, batch records, cleaning protocols, logbooks, etc.) in collaboration with QA and Compliance.
• Support process validation, cleaning validation, and batch release preparation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to ensure full integration and compliance across functions.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities at existing group facilities to learn about and adapt mature processes and technologies.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards in EHS, product quality, and production performance during ramp-up and after go-live.

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience with p-MDI and/or Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI) technologies.
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield projects (facility or line startup) is strongly preferred.
• Track record in team building, including recruitment and management of supervisors and operators.

Languages

• Fluent English and Italian (written and spoken) is mandatory
• Knowledge of French will be considered a plus

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of GMP regulations, pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, and qualification protocols.
• Familiarity with URS drafting, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process validation.
• Strong documentation skills and understanding of production workflows.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and project ownership mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent planning, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-changing, and international environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for technical training and knowledge transfer.

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In 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.
We 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.