Head of Technical Services and Asset Management

Date: 4 Aug 2025

Department: Corporate Engineering

Business Area: Industrial Operations & HSE

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:

Milano, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Global Manufacturing Division

Chiesi Group has three production plants:

Parma (Italy), the strategic hub for the production and distribution of our products, serving as an international supply center with exports to over 80 countries. Here, solid medicines such as tablets and dry powders for inhalers, solutions and suspensions for inhalations and sterile suspension vials for endotracheal administration are produced.

In 2024, a new Biotech Centre of Excellence has launched in Parma. The new facility is dedicated to developing and producing monoclonal antibodies, enzymes, and other proteins.

Blois-La Chaussée Saint Victor plant (France), a center of excellence specializing in the production of Dry Powder Inhalers and Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs). The site manages direct distribution to customers in the French market and exports to other markets, effectively meeting both local and international needs.

Santana de Parnaiba (Brazil), specialized in the production of pressurized solutions and suspensions for inhalation therapy (pMDIs). Additionally, it has an area dedicated to nasal sprays for the European market. Santana produces pressurised solutions and suspensions for inhalation therapy (MDI).

In 2025, a new investment in Nerviano (Italy) has been announced with the construction of a new facility which will be primarily dedicated to manufacturing carbon minimal inhalers (reinforcing the company’s commitment to both patients’ health and sustainable healthcare solutions), dry powder inhalers and sterile biological products.

Who we are looking for

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Head of Technical Services and Asset Management to lead and coordinate all technical services at our new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Nerviano (Milano). This position is accountable for the strategic and operational management of utilities, facilities, general services, and the technical office, including all site-related regulatory documentation and permitting.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with GMP and Seveso III regulations and will be responsible for budget definition and control, as well as for managing internal and external regulatory inspections within the scope of responsibility. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage utilities and facility operations to ensure reliable and compliant services to the production site.
Supervise and optimize general services
Coordinate the technical office, ensuring complete, accurate, and up-to-date technical documentation, drawings, authorizations, and site layout plans.
Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Seveso III directive, particularly in relation to technical services, infrastructure, and plant safety.
Develop and manage operational (OPEX) and capital investment (CAPEX) budgets related to technical services and assets.
Oversee technical inspections and support audits by regulatory authorities (e.g., AIFA, EMA, fire department, local authorities).
Ensure the implementation and maintenance of site infrastructure, building systems, and critical utilities (HVAC, compressed air, water systems, etc.).
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and sustainability across all areas of responsibility.
Foster strong collaboration with other departments (Production, Quality Assurance, EHS, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure business continuity and site performance

Experience Required

10+ years of experience in technical/engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or process industry.
Proven experience with regulatory audits and inspections.
Experience working in mid-sized manufacturing environments with complex technical infrastructures.

Languages

Fluent Italian: required
English: required (Additional languages are a plus)

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and Seveso III directive applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Deep technical expertise in utilities systems, facilities management, and building maintenance.
Proficiency in technical documentation, regulatory permitting, and compliance processes.
Demonstrated experience with budget management, cost control, and investment planning (OPEX/CAPEX).
Familiarity with technical risk assessment, safety systems, and energy management.
Proficiency in CMMS, BMS, EMS, or other asset management and monitoring tools.
Solid project management skills, ideally with exposure to site infrastructure upgrades or greenfield/brownfield projects

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.