Emerging Sciences & Technology Unit Scientist
Parma, IT
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 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.
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 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
Purpose
As member of the Emerging Sciences & Technology Unit within the Pipeline Innovation Department, the resource will participate in the overall process of sourcing and implementation of partnering opportunities, from identification to evaluation of external innovation solutions in line with the Global Research and Preclinical Development Area’s scope to maintain and expand a competitive portfolio of preclinical projects
Main Responsibilities
The resource will support the global external scouting and evaluation of emerging biologies, drug discovery modalities, technologies and preclinical opportunities, having the following main duties:
o Surveying and analyzing the scientific and competitive landscapes on emerging biologies/technologies and preclinical opportunities in the respiratory therapeutic areas in collaboration with other corporate functions
o Mantain an active landscape monitoring and scientific review and provide synthesized data and compelling communication material to relevant internal and external stakeholders
o Support the scouting process for next generation therapeutic approaches aligned with internal needs and feeding the innovation pipeline:
• Partnering events participation, organization and mapping of events
• Managing partnering events outcome analysis
• Managing early/pre-confidential evaluation phase (TRIAGE) ensuring timely workflow and document maintenance
• Participate in the opportunities evaluation process by identifying key questions for evaluation and due diligence
o Strengthen the external opportunities process by identify, engage and manage external KOLs to support the evaluation of external opportunities as well as pipeline maintenance/building
The resource is expected to provide scientific support that contributes and align with the strategic vision of the business; pro-actively identifying and evaluating emerging scientific high-impact trends that enhance core scientific capabilities; participate in the design and coordination of work plans; take active part in strategic decision-making, supporting creative problem-solving to help achieve project objectives; interact with the internal and external innovation ecosystem.
Experience Required
Scientific and drug discovery experience
Education
PhD degrees in Life sciences
Languages
Fluency in english
Skills
o An advocate for change with an active interest in new technologies and disruptive approaches, with a drive and passion to innovate and integrate these into common practice.
o Strategic thinking and forward thinking in combination with understanding science and technologies and their impact on the overall business.
o Excellent networking ability in cross-cultural environment inside and outside Chiesi. Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation skills.
o Performance and achievement–oriented with project management skills; able to work to agreed timelines and a focus on execution and implementation.
o Excellent problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills. Result and quality oriented: able to analyze inputs from all involved departments, to identify the impact, draw conclusions, to set direction and define appropriate actions.
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.
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