R&D Tech Solutions & Data Analytics Project Manager

Date:  5 Oct 2024
Department:  Portfolio Management
Team:  Information Technology
Job Type:  Direct Employee
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 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

Accountable for ensuring clear and continuous update on plans and execution of digital activities across R&D and responsible for delivering appropriate project management support to R&D Digital Coordination Team as well as specific prioritized R&D digital activities

Supports R&D Digital Coordination Team in the execution of R&D Digital Long Term Strategy

Supports the coordination of other PPM units on PPM system applications management and evolution
 

Main Responsibilities

•    In charge of project management activities supporting R&D Digital Coordination Team and digital activities across R&D according to need, ensuring alignment on project management  best practices in Chiesi R&D as set by PMP team 
•    Ensures that the Head of R&D and PPM digital strategy & execution support is in full control of R&D digital initiatives timelines, spending and effort and that relevant plans are met on time, quality and budget
•    Ensures project management support to the implementation of prioritized R&D digital solutions in line with the R&D digital transformation roadmap
•    Helps in identifying and cascading new tools and processes that will enable speed, agility and adoption of new technical insights, including embedding Data Analytics and generative AI in R&D and PPM operational processes
•    Assists and supports efforts in digital innovation development capabilities and optimizes business process through technical solutions where appropriate
•    Supports all PPM departments on PPM system applications management and evolution
•    Consolidates the digital network with internal experts and partners (GICT, Legal, R&D Procurement, BD, Transformation Office, COIC, R&D functions)
•    Supports the achievement of common project goals through effective communication across functions and relevant stakeholders
•    Promotes business agility and the development of lean processes and tools to ensure that projects are executed effectively and efficiently following digital project governance processes

Experience Required

•    2+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech/medtech industry experience and a minimum of 5+ years in project management supporting R&D/development Of tech solutions or relevant similar experience

Education

•    Bachelor’s degree in Scientific Area relevant for Pharma R&D. Advanced degree preferred, MS or MBA

Languages

English fluent

Technical Skills

•    Extensive knowledge of pharma research and development and thorough understanding of the tasks required across different stages of drug development
•    A strong understanding of the people, processes and infrastructure involved across the pharmaceutical drug development and new product development lifecycle, and experience in oversight and deployment of new digital processes and tools
•    Relevant experience in project management in new product development area

•    Experience with digital transformation projects a significant plus

•    PMI PMP or equivalent qualification as a significant plus

 

Soft Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Creative/innovative mindset
  • Digital mindset
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Quality orientation

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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