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.
You will coordinate maintenance activities for manufacturing and packaging equipment dedicated to pharmaceutical aerosol products (Metered Dose Inhalers – MDIs) and inhalers for metered-dose powders. You will ensure the reliability, availability, and compliance of production assets while supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations in accordance with GMP standards. Working closely with production, engineering, QA, Validation, Automation, and EHS, you will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities, drive equipment performance improvements, and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
- Coordinating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability while minimizing production downtime.
- Planning maintenance interventions in collaboration with production and planning to optimize manufacturing schedules.
- Coordinating maintenance technicians and external contractors to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
- Monitoring equipment performance and identifying opportunities for reliability improvement through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting troubleshooting activities
- Managing maintenance documentation, work orders, spare parts, and equipment history using the site's CMMS.
- Supporting equipment qualification, commissioning, FAT/SAT, validation, and start-up activities for new production lines.
- Managing investigations related to equipment failures, deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Risk Assessments.
- Ensuring maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements, safety regulations, and company engineering standards.
- Collaborating with Automation and Engineering teams to optimize equipment performance and implement technical improvements.
- Supporting regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring maintenance documentation is complete and inspection-ready.
- Monitoring maintenance KPIs and implementing strategies to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability, and maintenance efficiency.
- Technical diploma
- Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance or engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within sterile, aerosol, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
- Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment, preferably MDI or aerosol production lines.
- Good understanding of GMP regulations, engineering documentation, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and automated production systems.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- English knowledge.
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience supporting engineering projects and continuous improvement programs.
- Knowledge of risk management tools such as FMEA.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections by FDA, AIFA.
- Project management experience and contractor supervision are considered a plus.
The minimum salary for this role is € 39.000, aligned to our established salary framework. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications 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.
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.
