Demand & Planning Manager - Rare Disease
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Biotecnologie - Farmacia - Chimica in Parma
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Demand & Planning Manager - Rare Disease
Date: 23 Sept 2026
Department: Corporate Logistics
Business Area: Supply Chain/Logistics & Procurement
Job Type: Direct Employee
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Parma, IT
About us
Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.
At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.
Global Technical Operations & Supply
Global Technical Operations & Supply (Global TechOp&S;) is Chiesi's global manufacturing and supply area, responsible for ensuring consistent, outstanding quality, service and value across our end‐to‐end supply chain.
Global
TechOp&S; oversees the entire lifecycle of the drug: from process optimization and industrialization, to manufacturing, engineering, quality oversight, and supply chain management. Throughout this journey, Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement. This end‐to‐end model is powered by our four manufacturing sites - Parma (IT), Blois (FR), Santana de Parnaíba (BR), and Nerviano (IT) - together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners.
This is what you will do
You will drive the end-to-end (E2E) planning and performance of assigned rare disease brands, balancing revenue delivery with a zero-tolerance approach to patient supply continuity. You will act as key interface between Supply Chain and Commercial teams, ensuring demand plans are translated into executable supply strategies that maximize product availability while protecting patients.
The Global Brand
Planner will support product-level decision-making, ensuring trade‐offs prioritize patient impact while optimizing financial outcomes.
Scope & Organizational Impact
Global responsibility across multiple rare disease brands for E2E planning post Demand consolidation
Strong interface with Global and Regional Brand teams to support sustainable revenue delivery
Direct contribution to patient continuity, product availability, and revenue protection
Operates in a zero-tolerance environment for stock‐outs impacting patients
You will be responsible for
Develop and maintain global supply plans aligned to commercial forecasts while safeguarding patient supply
Translate demand signals into supply plans that ensure uninterrupted patient access and support revenue realization
Partner closely with Brand Managers to align on demand assumptions, launch readiness, and growth scenarios
Identify and proactively manage risks to patient supply and revenue (stock‐outs, constraints, delays)
Coordinate with Supply Execution, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure plan feasibility and robustness
Support scenario planning to evaluate trade‐offs, prioritizing patient impact first, then financial outcomes
Monitor KPIs including service level, inventory, and revenue‐at‐risk
Support IBP / S&OP; processes with clear articulation of patient and financial implications
Interaction with GRD Affiliates & Business Leadership
Collaborate with BU Business Managers and Affiliates to ensure alignment between patient needs and market demand
Support translation of global supply plans into reliable local execution
Communicate supply risks with clear visibility of patient and revenue impact
Act as key partner to commercial teams in prioritization decisions under constraints
You will need to have
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field
5‐10 years pharma/biotech supply chain experience
Experience in planning processes (IBP / S&OP;)
Exposure to global supply chains and CMO environments
Experience working with Commercial / Brand teams is strongly preferred
Familiarity with planning tools such as SAP IBP, OMP, Kinaxis
Leadership & Competency Profile
Strong business and patient‐centric mindset
Ability to balance patient needs with commercial and financial objectives
Effective stakeholder management across Commercial and Operations
Analytical and structured problem‐solving approach
Ability to operate in matrix and cross‐functional environments
High accountability in critical,
patient‐impacting situations
Location
Preferably Parma, with the possibility of weekly remote working, or Dublin
Budgeted Salary Range The budgeted salary range approved for this role is between €52.240 and €65.300. This range reflects the typical compensation expected for candidates with the experience and expertise required for the position.
Final offer may vary based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, overall profile, and internal equity considerations.
This role is eligible to participate in an annual premio scheme, subject to company and individual performance.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package includingpension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme...
The package outlined above is based on the role being located in Italy. Where the role is offered in a different Country, the applicable salary, bonus and benefits will be aligned to the relevant local market and internal frameworks. Full details of the applicable package will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.
What we offer
No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.
We provide top‐class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work‐life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.
Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
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