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

Chiesi; Pisa; 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 is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases, based in Pisa, Tuscany. You will steer the global clinical development strategy for respiratory indications and lead a physician-scientist team across geographies to align R&D and commercial goals.

You will drive regulatory submissions, maintain deep knowledge of the landscape, and build an inclusive culture while managing multi-national teams and strong stakeholder relationships.

Competenze

• Senior leadership experience in pharma R&D.
• Experience shaping global clinical development strategies.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, matrixed teams.

Mansioni

• Define and drive clinical development strategy for respiratory indications.
• Lead a physician-scientist team across geographies and drive regulatory success.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all clinical trial phases.
• Ensure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies for regulatory approval.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data interpretation

Program management

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

MD with board certification in pulmonology or relevant area

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

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