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 Parnaíba (BR), and Nerviano (IT) - together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners.
Who we are looking for
The Global Engineering Compliance & Risk Management Lead sets and improves Global Engineering standards around GxP, sustainability, asset integrity, maintenance, and safety. As the company’s technical authority, the role ensures regulatory alignment, drives a proactive compliance culture, and strengthens engineering capabilities across all sites.
It leads governance, audits, and risk‑mitigation processes, establishing a unified framework for identifying, assessing, and managing engineering risks. The role monitors KPIs, supports sites in closing corrective actions, and embeds forward‑looking, risk‑based thinking into standards, maintenance strategies, and capital planning.
Operating with high autonomy and partnering with senior leadership, the role ensures engineering compliance and risk management contribute to business continuity, cost efficiency, and sustainable global growth.
- Define and maintain global engineering and maintenance compliance standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, GMP best practices, HSE international standards, industry best practices, corporate policies, and corporate sustainability ambition.
- Provide strategic leadership and technical authority across all manufacturing sites, acting as the primary point of reference for maintenance management, asset integrity, and engineering governance where compliance discipline is applicable.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at minimizing risk exposure in process safety, machinery safety, hazardous utilities, and electrical safety through standardized engineering and maintenance practices.
- Conduct global assessments and audits to monitor compliance levels, identify gaps, and support corrective and preventive actions across production facilities.
- Lead risk mitigation strategies related to asset conditions and maintenance processes, directly contributing to business continuity and operational resilience.
- Coach and support local engineering teams, fostering knowledge sharing, capability building, and consistent implementation of global standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and executive stakeholders to ensure that engineering compliance priorities are embedded in business planning and capital investment decisions.
- Establish and govern a global engineering risk management framework, acting as the technical authority for risk across all engineering disciplines, including definition, tracking, and reporting of risk-related KPIs and ensuring consistent governance across sites.
- Guide and oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of emerging engineering risks from audits and assessments, ensuring robust action plans, timely execution, and continuous improvement of risk mitigation effectiveness.
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
- 8–12 years of experience in the industry, with a strong experience in Mechanical Electrical Piping Design, agility in international engineering standards
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Operational Engineering
- Plant Reliability
- Good Engineering and Manufacturing Practices
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Flexible, with 30%-50% travel availability.
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.
