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Global Project Engineering Manager
Chiesi Group
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Posted Oct 15
About this role
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. Global Technical Operations & Supply Global Technical Operations & Supply (Global TechOp&S) is Chiesi’s global manufacturing and supply area, responsible for ensuring consistent, outstanding quality, service and value across our end‑to‑end supply chain. Global TechOp&S oversees the entire lifecycle of the drug: from process optimization and industrialization, to manufacturing, engineering, quality oversight, and supply chain management. Throughout this journey, Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement. This end‑to‑end model is powered by our four manufacturing sites - Parma (IT), Blois (FR), Santana de ParnaÃba (BR), and Nerviano (IT) - together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners. This is what you will do The Global Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and completing complex projects both nationally and internationally, ensuring their successful completion within the assigned time and budget while guaranteeing compliance with safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for • Drive major and strategic project (industrial and non-industrial) according to the consolidation or expansion of the network, ensuring that they are planned and executed according to the function's strategy. • Develop project goals and objectives in synergy with corporate and local functions. • Accountable for drive all the project phases, monitoring progress, ensuring timelines and budgets are met, and defining/implementing corrective actions if necessary • Manage the project team by defining roles and responsibilities and monitoring constraints and milestones. • Define and drive project plans such as Cost & Time Plan, Resource Plan, Risk Plan, Procurement Plan, Communication Plan, sustainability, and Energy assessment. • Coordinate and schedule different design phases such as design, construction, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), installation, SAT (Site Acceptance Test) using assigned SMEs. • Manage relationships with sponsors and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication through a defined and shared project governance in the initial phases. • Prepare project status reports by producing, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. • Manage and drive external companies or internal SMEs to develop project phases and support local structures in defining the impacts of new site implementations, reviewing cost estimates if necessary. You will need to have • Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil or Electronic Engineering. • Significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, including the management of complex national andinternational projects. • Strong knowledge of project development phases, from selection through close-out, and of project andengineering practices. • Good knowledge of GMP, Quality Assurance principles and relevant technical standards and regulations. • Ability to lead projects ensuring targets in terms of time, cost, quality, HSE and compliance. • Ability to coordinate design, execution activities and contract management across internal and externalstakeholders. • Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills. • Leadership, teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities, with a strong business-orientedmindset. We would prefer for you to have PMI Certification Location Flexible, with regular presence required at the Parma office Budgeted Salary Range The budgeted salary range approved for this role is between €52.240 and €65.300 . This range reflects the typical compensation expected for candidates with the experience and expertise required for the position. Final offer may vary based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, overall profile, and internal equity considerations. This role is eligible to participate in an annual bonus scheme, subject to company and individual performance. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme… The package outlined above is based on the role being located in Italy. Where the role is offered in a different Country, the applicable salary, bonus and benefits will be aligned to the relevant local market and internal frameworks. Full details of the applicable package will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process. 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.