Senior Clinical Research Physician Non-Obstructive Respiratory Diseases

Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.; Parma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Parma seeks a Senior Clinical Research Physician to lead and execute global clinical studies in non-obstructive respiratory diseases. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. This role offers a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on training, development, and work-life balance.

Servizi

Flexible working approach

Remote working options

Support in relocation

Competenze

• At least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent expertise in clinical research.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Certification in Pulmonary or Allergy & Immunology is considered an advantage.

Mansioni

• Enhance clinical study execution with internal stakeholders.
• Drive medical and scientific input into clinical trial design.
• Conduct medical and scientific review of clinical trial data.
• Safeguard Patient Safety in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance.
• Represent the company in front of health authorities and regulatory agencies.

Conoscenze

Excellent writing skills

Outstanding communication skills

Strong understanding of GCP

Ability to interpret complex clinical data

Formazione

Medical Doctor Degree

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Senior Clinical Research Physician Non-Obstructive Respiratory Diseases

Date: 21 Oct 2025

Department: Global Clinical Development

Business Area: R&D, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 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

We 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 behaviour at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviours. 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 behaviours.

In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

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

Purpose

The Senior Clinical Research Physician provides scientific and strategic leadership in the design, execution, and interpretation of global clinical studies in the non-obstructive respiratory diseases therapeutic area.

They will drive the preparation of documents for regulatory submissions, ensuring the scientific validity and rigor of key documents, including study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports.

They are able to work comfortably in a matrix environment and is an integral member of the cross-functional clinical study team. They use therapeutic expertise to ensure incorporation of robust scientific principles into study design and conduct and to enhance competencies across R&D.

Main Responsibilities

• Enhances clinical study execution, working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and the Clinical team to uphold medical and scientific integrity across clinical trials.
• Drive medical and scientific input into clinical trial design and execution in accordance with the Clinical Development Plan and related key clinical documentation (e.g. clinical section of the Investigator’s Brochure, Protocols and Clinical Study Reports).
• Conduct ongoing medical and scientific review of clinical trial data, ensuring data integrity, patient safety and the ongoing benefit-risk assessment.
• Responsible for the clinical interpretation of study data and communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the safeguard of Patients Safety: in collaboration with and in support of Corporate Pharmacovigilance identify safety signals, review narratives, take actions with investigators when Serious/unexpected Adverse Events are reported.
• Represents the company in front of health authorities, regulatory agencies, external partners, and scientific institutions, contributing to regulatory discussions and ensuring alignment with Global Clinical Development objectives.
• Collaborate with Clinical Program Leaders, statisticians, regulatory affairs, and other key functions to drive clinical development plans and contributes to regulatory submission documentation.
• Engage with external experts, regulatory bodies, ethics committees, investigators, and safety monitoring committees to ensure alignment with scientific and medical needs.
• Be delegated to replace CPL or be assigned as CPL for some specific phase of the clinical programs.
• Provide medical and scientific inputs in RWE studies/ disease registries.

Experience Required

• At least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry preferred although equivalent expertise in clinical or academic research will be considered, preferably within the Respiratory or Allergy & Immunology therapeutic areas.
• Experience within the specific therapeutic area (Interstitial Lung Disease; Pulmonary Hypertension) and experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry are preferred and will be a plus.

Education

Medical Doctor Degree from a recognised institution; certification in Pulmonary or Allergy & Immunology considered an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Technical Skills

• Excellent writing skills in order to effectively contribute to study documentation and reports.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to interact with all internal stakeholders and external academic and regulatory experts.
• Strong understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate complex clinical and scientific data, and literature.

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.

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