R&D And Pipeline Long Term Planning Specialist
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Chiesi in Emilia-Romagna
Overview
In this role you will support governance and senior management with data-driven insights to maximise value across Chiesi's pipeline. You'll build reliable projections of R&D; costs, workload, and likelihoods of success, and lead standardized project cards for evaluation. You will align cross-functionally on key assumptions, drive PTRS updates, and maintain core planning tools, enabling strategic decision-making and efficient resource allocation. This position sits at the crossroads of strategy, planning, and execution within R&D.;
Retribuzione / Benefits
comprehensive healthcare programs
work-life balance initiatives
relocation support
flexible working arrangements
remote work options
tax assistance services for foreign colleagues
Responsabilità
Prepare long-term quantitative projections of pipeline costs and resources with input from GPMs and GPLs
Perform short- and long-term R&D; workload analyses
Support R&D; headcount planning based on workload projections
Coordinate consistency between cost projections and long-term planning with Finance R&D; Planning and Control
Maintain and improve R&D; long-term planning processes and tools with benchmark insights
Ensure alignment between cost, workload, and PTRS assessments with internal and external opportunities
Collaborate with GPMs and R&D; Performance Management Head to update PTRS
Ensure integrity of Planisware and reporting tools (e.g.,
Innovation Dashboard)
Support qualitative and quantitative R&D; strategy definition and refresh cycles
Upload long-term projections to FP&A; system (BOARD) and guide project prioritization with Global Strategy and Franchises
Manage standardized project cards to evaluate R&D; pipeline business cases
Support cross-functional alignment at XRC meetings and value/strategic outlook analysis
Requisiti fondamentali
Management Engineering or Business Economics degree with pharma R&D;/Innovation experience or scientific degree with MBA or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of pharma R&D; processes and portfolio management
Proven experience in R&D; strategy, portfolio management, or business planning in pharma/biotech
High-level data analytics skills; forecasting and simulation tools familiarity
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Strategic mindset focused on value creation and efficiency
Ability to operate across functions in a dynamic environment
Fluency in English
Experience with project management and performance management concepts
Experience with informatic systems and digital transformation opportunities
Excellent communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic mindset
Excel (advanced)
Microsoft Office
Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Systems