RandD And Pipeline Long Term Planning Specialist

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.

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

· Support the provision to Chiesi Governance Bodies and Senior Management with robust, data-driven insights and long-term projections to enable informed decision-making and maximize business value delivery across the Chiesi pipeline.

· Elaborate reliable analyses and projections on pipeline value, composition, timelines, costs, resource demand, and probability of success.

· Execute the design and management of standardized project cards for internal projects’ evaluation, ensuring consistency with external opportunities evaluation.

· Support cross-functional alignment on key project assumptions and contribute to effective pipeline reviews and R&D strategy definition.

· Coordinate the process of updating project Probability of Technical and Regulatory Success (PTRS) according to internal guidelines.

You will be responsible for

Main responsibilities

Long term planning

· Prepare quantitative projections on pipeline and any other relevant R&D costs and resources, working with GPMs, GPLs and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., PID, TID, etc.)

· Elaborate short- and long-term R&D workload analyses.

· Support decision-making on R&D headcount planning based on workload projections.

· Coordinate with Finance R&D Planning and Control to ensure consistency between costs short and long term projections.

· Support the maintenance & improvement of R&D long term planning processes and tools, building and updating standard values based on internal & external available benchmark and subject matter experts contribution.

· Align with REDEO Process and Integration Sr Lead to ensure consistency between cost, workload and PTRS assessment for internal projects and external opportunities.

· Collaborate with GPMs and R&D Performance Management Head to execute project PTRS update process.

Ensure the integrity and continuous update and maintenance of the Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management system (Planisware) as well as other reporting tools (eg Innovation Dashboard via Enterprise BI)

Additional responsibilities

Pipeline reviews and R&D strategy

· Support qualitative R&D strategy definition and refresh cycles.

· Elaborate robust quantitative projections on R&D pipeline to support Pipeline Reviews and R&D strategy definition and refresh cycles.

· Ensure relevant long term projections to be uploaded to the FP&A system (BOARD).

· Support the set up and update of the appropriate processes & tools to guide projects prioritization, working with Global Strategy and Franchises.

Project cards

· Keep aligned with business needs and manage standardized project cards to evaluate R&D pipeline business cases.

· Support the Head of unit and the R&D Portfolio and Resource Management Sr Director in the design and execution of XRC meetings to align cross-functional teams on key project assumptions.

· Elaborate reliable analyses on the value, composition, and strategic outlook of Chiesi’s pipeline.

You will need to have

• Management Engineering or Business Economics Degree with previous experience in Pharma R&D development or at least Product Innovation / Degree in Scientific Area with MBA or relevant previous experience in similar role
• Business Administration, Economics, New Product Development, Pharmaceutical development processes, Project Management, performance management, ability in informatic systems, Data Analytics, high level mastering of digital transformation opportunities and challenges
• Microsoft Office applications (excellent skills in excel in particular), Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Systems, ERPs systems, BI tools
• Proven experience in R&D strategy, portfolio management, or business planning within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with forecasting and simulation tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on value creation and operational efficiency.
• Ability to operate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in english

We would prefer for you to have

• Previous experience with PLANISWARE and/or SAP
• Power BI
• Predictive and optimisation models creation, knowledge of specific digital tools and programming languages supporting data science, experience in AI/machine learning field is a plus

Location

Location can be flexible

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.