Nerviano Site Assistant

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Department: Plant Operations Nerviano

Business Area: Industrial Operations & HSE

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:

milano, IT

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.

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

This is what you will do

The Site Assistant acts as a trusted partner to the Plant Director, ensuring seamless coordination of strategic and operational priorities across the site.

The role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of administrative tasks, time management, and coordination across departments, while upholding the standards of a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for

Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the Plant Director, managing agenda, correspondence, meetings, and travel with accuracy and discretion.
Anticipate needs and act as a gatekeeper, ensuring effective prioritization and information flow between the Plant Director, internal functions, and external stakeholders.
Prepare and coordinate materials for meetings, presentations, and reports, ensuring clear, concise, and visually effective communication.
Support the Site Leadership Team in organizing meetings, preparing documentation, tracking action plans, and following up on strategic initiatives.
Coordinate site visits, internal events, and communications, ensuring alignment with company values and high-quality execution.
Manage administrative processes including purchase orders, contracts, and expense tracking, in collaboration with relevant departments.
Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative workflows and digital tools (e.g., SAP, Teams, SharePoint).
Support internal communication and engagement initiatives to foster collaboration, well-being, and inclusion across the site.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

You will need to have

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Prior experience supporting executive-level management is essential.

Experience in preparing executive reports, KPIs, and summaries for management review is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and document management platforms.
Ability to prepare professional presentations, dashboards, and executive reports.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred.

We would prefer for you to have

Familiarity with GMP environments and pharmaceutical industry standards is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry terminology and documentation processes is a plus.
Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Additional certifications in Project Management, Office Management, or Pharmaceutical Compliance are considered a plus

Location

Nerviano, Milan

Soft Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Capacity to handle high-pressure situations with composure and diplomacy.

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.