Head of Global Operational Compliance

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 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.

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 behavior 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 Behaviors. 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 behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Global Manufacturing Division

Chiesi Group has three production plants: Parma (Italy), Blois-La Chaussée Saint Victor plant (France), and Santana de Parnaiba (Brazil).

Purpose

Within the Global Quality Operations department, we are seeking a Life Cycle Quality Head to lead and oversee quality operations management across our manufacturing facilities and laboratories.

Main Responsibilities

• Integrated Quality operations Management: Support to oversee and ensure the consistent quality of products manufactured across our Chiesi Farmaceutici SPA sites.
• Cross-Site Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Quality Directors at each site to address common challenges.
• Collaboration with Compliance: Work alongside the Compliance teams to ensure that quality standards meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to drive a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with EU, US and rest of the World Authorities (EMA, FDA..)

Education

Degree in scientific disciplines

Languages

• Fluent in English spoken language
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct content in English

Skills Required

• Strong Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent Communication: Outstanding relationship-building skills, with the capacity to communicate complex quality issues clearly to various stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze processes, foresee challenges, and implement effective solutions that enhance overall quality performance

Soft Skills

• Leadership and social influence
• Planning and organizational skills
• Quality orientation
• Communication skills
• Strategic thinking

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.