Environmental 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.

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

The Environmental specialist is responsible for leading the site's environmental compliance strategy throughout the project and operational lifecycle, ensuring full compliance with applicable environmental legislation, corporate standards and permit requirements.

The role is accountable for developing and maintaining the site's Environmental Management System, managing environmental permitting activities, supporting sustainable site development and ensuring environmental risks are effectively identified and managed.

Working in close collaboration with the Process Safety & Seveso Specialsit, the position contributes to the implementation of the site's Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) and Safety Management System (SMS) by ensuring that environmental aspects related to Seveso legislation are effectively addressed and integrated into site operations.

The position reports to the Head of HSE.

You will be responsible for

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation, corporate standards and permit requirements.
• Manage environmental permits, authorizations and regulatory obligations (AUA/ AIA)
• Act as the primary interface with environmental authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate environmental inspections and support regulatory audits.

Environmental Management

• Develop and maintain the Site Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001 principles.
• Coordinate environmental aspects and impacts assessments.
• Manage waste management programs, air emissions, wastewater, hazardous substances and environmental monitoring activities.
• Monitor environmental performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement environmental procedures, standards and operational controls.

Seveso & Environmental Risk Management

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the environmental elements of the site's Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Collaborate with the Process Safety & Seveso Specialist in environmental risk assessments associated with Major Accident Hazards.
• Support environmental evaluations within the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and emergency response planning from an environmental perspective.
• Ensure environmental permits and compliance obligations remain aligned with site operational changes and Seveso requirements.

Projects & Operational Readiness

• Provide environmental support to engineering projects from design through commissioning and start-up.
• Review environmental requirements for new facilities, equipment and process modifications.
• Support environmental due diligence for new installations and process changes.
• Promote Best Available Techniques (BAT) and environmental risk reduction measures during project execution.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

• Support Corporate Sustainability initiatives and environmental reporting.
• Contribute to biodiversity, energy efficiency, water stewardship and waste minimization programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency.
• Support ESG-related environmental initiatives.

Governance & Assurance

• Participate in internal, corporate and external audits.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions related to environmental findings.
• Prepare environmental reports, KPIs and regulatory submissions.
• Support Management Reviews and Corporate reporting activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, Corporate HSE and the Process Safety & Seveso specialist.
• Support cross-functional project teams during site commissioning and operational readiness.
• Promote environmental awareness and foster a proactive environmental culture across the organization.

You will need to have

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or other relevant scientific disciplines.
• Proven experience in environmental management within pharmaceutical, chemical or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Good knowledge of Italian environmental legislation and permitting processes (D.Lgs.152/2006).
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).
• Knowledge of Seveso legislation and environmental aspects associated with Major Accident Prevention is considered a strong advantage.
• Fluent Italian and English.

We would prefer for you to have

• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting Seveso or other major hazard industrial sites.
• Project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Location

Nerviano, Milan

Budgeted salary range

The budgeted salary range approved for this role is between € 39.000 and € 49.000. 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.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package includingpension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme.

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.