Senior Director, Clinical Excellence Air - Bronchiectasis & Non-Obstructive Lung Diseases

Chiesi; Napoli; In loco; EUR 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

relocation support

tax assistance for foreign colleagues

commitment to wellbeing

Descrizione del lavoro

Chiesi in Napoli, Italy seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases to steer the global clinical development strategy, lead a physician‑scientist team across geographies, and align R&D with commercial objectives to improve patient outcomes.

You will provide medical leadership across all trial phases, design optimal studies, drive regulatory submissions, foster an inclusive culture, and mentor teams while strengthening collaboration in a

Competenze

• MD with board certification in pulmonology.
• Minimum 8–10 years in pharmaceutical R&D with leadership roles.
• Experience leading global clinical teams in matrixed environments.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking.

Mansioni

• Define and drive the clinical development strategy for Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Hypertension and ILD in line with R&D and commercial objectives.
• Serve as senior clinical representative in global cross-functional governance for asset development and prioritization.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and competitive landscapes within respiratory medicine.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Clinical Development professionals across multiple geographies.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for individuals and the team.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive operational excellence through coaching, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Participate in departmental and broader talent development, succession planning, and leadership forums.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all phases of clinical trials.
• Ensure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies to support regulatory approval and market access.
• Contribute to health authority briefing documents and major regulatory submissions.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory submissions

Data interpretation

Influencing at senior levels

Program management

Formazione

MD with board certification in pulmonology

Descrizione del lavoro

In this role you steer the global clinical development strategy for key respiratory indications, leading a physician-scientist team across geographies. You will align R&D and commercial goals, shape trial designs, and drive regulatory success with high scientific and operational impact. You thrive in a cross-functional, matrix environment and help build a high-performing, inclusive culture. This is a chance to influence patient outcomes at scale within a mission-driven, B Corp-certified company.

• relocation support
• tax assistance for foreign colleagues
• commitment to wellbeing
• Define and drive the clinical development strategy for Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Diseases in line with R&D and commercial objectives
• Serve as senior clinical representative in global cross-functional governance for asset development and prioritization
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and competitive landscapes within respiratory medicine
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Clinical Development professionals across multiple geographies
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for individuals and the team
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability
• Drive operational excellence through coaching, resource planning, and risk mitigation
• Participate in departmental and broader talent development, succession planning, and leadership forums
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all phases of clinical trials
• Ensure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies to support regulatory approval and market access
• Contribute to health authority briefing documents and major regulatory submissions
• Minimum 8-10 years in pharmaceutical R&D with substantial clinical development leadership roles
• Significant experience designing and executing comprehensive clinical development plans
• Track record of driving programs from early development to regulatory submission and approval
• Experience leading global clinical teams in matrixed environments
• MD with board certification in pulmonology or relevant area preferred
• Strong leadership presence
• Strategic thinking
• Exceptional communication and influencing at senior levels
• Data interrogation and interpretation to optimize clinical/scientific/business decisions
• Strategic planning and program management
• Regulatory submission experience

Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases napoli, campania, it