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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.\nAt 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.\nDiversity 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.\nChiesi Research & Development\nOur 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).\nWho we are looking for\nThis is what you will do\nAs part of the new R&D Supply Chain organization, the R&D Supply Operations Manager will coordinate the governance and continuous improvement of Material Supply and Shipping Operations. The role will oversee a sizeable operational team, supporting clear priorities, balanced workloads, capability development and business continuity.\nA key part of the position is the governance of domestic and international shipments. The role requires good knowledge of transportation, import/export and customs processes, including familiarity with customs classification and HS or commodity codes. Close collaboration with Integrated Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, HSE, Transportation, Import/Export and R&D stakeholders will be essential.\nYou will be responsible for\nCoordinating and supporting the Supply Operations team, setting priorities, allocating resources and promoting adequate training, backup coverage and cross-skilling.\nCoordinating day-to-day Material Supply and Shipping Operations, balancing workload, capacity and priorities across coded and uncoded material flows.\nOverseeing end-to-end domestic and international shipments, including request intake, documentation, system processing, carrier coordination, tracking and post-delivery activities.\nProviding operational guidance on transport, import/export and customs requirements, including support in the assessment of customs classifications and HS or commodity codes.\nOverseeing material supply processes, including purchasing requests, supplier follow-up, requests for the creation or update of SAP master data, Transfer Orders and supporting documentation.\nActing as escalation point for operational issues and risks affecting material availability, shipment execution, compliance or business continuity.\nDefining operating standards, governance rules and responsibility splits, and monitoring KPIs, backlog and service levels to drive continuous improvement.\nEnsuring compliance with corporate quality requirements, GMP or cGMP where applicable, safety regulations, import/export rules and internal procedures.\nBuilding effective relationships with internal functions, suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders and logistics partners, while contributing to resource, capacity and budget planning.\nAuthoring, reviewing or approving relevant SOPs, Work Instructions and process documentation, and supporting the evolution of systems and digital tools.\nYou will need to have\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management Engineering, Business, Economics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another relevant field related to the role.\nSolid experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Shipping, Import/Export or Operations, preferably in pharmaceutical, life-science or another regulated environment.\nGood knowledge of domestic and international shipping, transport coordination, shipment documentation and complex or non-standard flows.\nGood working knowledge of customs and import/export processes, with familiarity in customs classification and HS or commodity code assessment.\nAbility to manage operational risks, escalations and competing priorities in a complex cross-functional environment.\nStrong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.\nExcellent command of written and spoken English and good knowledge of ERP and digital tools.\nWe would prefer for you to have\nExperience in pharmaceutical R&D, clinical supply, pharmaceutical logistics or another GxP-regulated environment.\nExperience in managing or coordinating an operational team, supporting priorities, capability development and effective resource allocation.\nExperience with SAP supply and shipping processes and with international logistics providers.\nExperience in operational excellence, process standardization or organizational transformation initiatives.\nLocation\nThe position is based in Parma, Italy, with working arrangements aligned with the applicable company policy.\nCompensation Range\nThe budgeted salary range approved for this role is between € 46.000 and € 57.500. This range reflects the typical compensation expected for candidates with the experience and expertise required for the position.\nFinal offer may vary based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, overall profile, and internal equity considerations.\nThis role is eligible to participate in an annual bonus scheme, subject to company and individual performance.\nIn addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme, and more.\nWhat we offer\nNo 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.\nWe 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.\nChiesi 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. 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