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Digital, Data & Modeling Senior Project Manager
Department: Global R&D; Strategy, Portfolio and Digital Develop
Business Area: Information Technology
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 Vantaggi 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.
Chiesi Research & Development
Our R&D; team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D; project and portfolio management.
Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).
Who we are looking for
This is what you will do
As part of our broader digital transformation journey, the Digital Data and Modelling Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in managing the delivery of innovative digital initiatives across the pharmaceutical R&D; landscape. Acting as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, the Project Manager ensures that digital solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project management, a deep understanding of the pharma R&D; environment, and a passion for driving sustainable digital transformation in a highly regulated and innovation-focused setting.
You will be responsible for
- Accountable for ensuring clear and continuous update on plans and execution of digital activities across R&D; and responsible for delivering appropriate project management support to R&D; Digital, Data and Modelling Unit for the specific prioritized R&D; digital activities
- In charge of project management activities supporting R&D; Digital activities across R&D; according to need, ensuring alignment on project management best practices in Chiesi R&D; as set by Global Project Management team
- Ensures full control of R&D; Digital, Data and Modelling initiatives timelines, spending and effort and that relevant plans are met on time, quality and budget
- Ensures project management support to the implementation of prioritized R&D; Digital, Data and Modelling solutions in line with the R&D; digital transformation roadmap
- Helps in identifying and cascading new tools and processes that will enable speed, agility and adoption of new technical insights
- Assists and supports efforts in digital innovation development capabilities and optimizes business process through technical solutions where appropriate
- Consolidates the digital network with internal experts and partners (GICT, Legal, R&D; Procurement, COIC, R&D; functions)
- Supports the achievement of common project goals through effective communication across functions and relevant stakeholders
- Promotes business agility and the development of lean processes and tools to ensure that projects are executed effectively and efficiently following digital project governance processes
You will need to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Scientific Area relevant for Pharma R&D.; Advanced degree preferred, MS or MBA
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/medtech industry experience and in project management supporting R&D;/development of digital solutions or relevant similar experience
- Extensive knowledge of pharma research and development and thorough understanding of the tasks required across different stages of drug development
- A strong understanding of t
Department: Global R&D; Strategy, Portfolio and Digital Develop
Business Area: Information Technology
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 Vantaggi 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.
Chiesi Research & Development
Our R&D; team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D; project and portfolio management.
Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).
Who we are looking for
This is what you will do
As part of our broader digital transformation journey, the Digital Data and Modelling Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in managing the delivery of innovative digital initiatives across the pharmaceutical R&D; landscape. Acting as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, the Project Manager ensures that digital solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in project management, a deep understanding of the pharma R&D; environment, and a passion for driving sustainable digital transformation in a highly regulated and innovation-focused setting.
You will be responsible for
- Accountable for ensuring clear and continuous update on plans and execution of digital activities across R&D; and responsible for delivering appropriate project management support to R&D; Digital, Data and Modelling Unit for the specific prioritized R&D; digital activities
- In charge of project management activities supporting R&D; Digital activities across R&D; according to need, ensuring alignment on project management best practices in Chiesi R&D; as set by Global Project Management team
- Ensures full control of R&D; Digital, Data and Modelling initiatives timelines, spending and effort and that relevant plans are met on time, quality and budget
- Ensures project management support to the implementation of prioritized R&D; Digital, Data and Modelling solutions in line with the R&D; digital transformation roadmap
- Helps in identifying and cascading new tools and processes that will enable speed, agility and adoption of new technical insights
- Assists and supports efforts in digital innovation development capabilities and optimizes business process through technical solutions where appropriate
- Consolidates the digital network with internal experts and partners (GICT, Legal, R&D; Procurement, COIC, R&D; functions)
- Supports the achievement of common project goals through effective communication across functions and relevant stakeholders
- Promotes business agility and the development of lean processes and tools to ensure that projects are executed effectively and efficiently following digital project governance processes
You will need to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Scientific Area relevant for Pharma R&D.; Advanced degree preferred, MS or MBA
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/medtech industry experience and in project management supporting R&D;/development of digital solutions or relevant similar experience
- Extensive knowledge of pharma research and development and thorough understanding of the tasks required across different stages of drug development
- A strong understanding of t