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.
The Head of Integrated Planning is accountable for defining and leading the global, demand-driven supply chain strategy for the Rare Diseases portfolio. The role acts as a central orchestration point across the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring that demand, supply, and strategic priorities are fully aligned to guarantee uninterrupted patient access in highly constrained environments. Operating at the intersection of Commercial, Regulatory, Quality Assurance (QA), Finance, and Operations, the role drives enterprise-wide decision-making, balancing patient needs, revenue optimization, and operational feasibility. This position represents a critical leadership role within the Global Rare Diseases Supply Chain, with direct influence on business performance, strategic planning, and cross-functional governance at senior levels.
Scope & Organizational Impact
- Global accountability across all Rare Disease products, markets, and supply nodes
- Leads a global organization of Demand Managers and Brand Planning leaders
- Central role in orchestrating planning across manufacturing sites, CMOs, distribution, and affiliates
- Owns global inventory strategy, allocation frameworks, and prioritization logic
- Drives alignment between long-term strategic planning and short-term execution realities
- Influences decision-making at senior leadership level across Supply Chain and Business functions
- Acts as key interface between Global Supply Chain and GRD Business Leadership
You will be responsible for
- Define and lead the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP) strategy for Rare Diseases
- Establish a fully demand-driven planning model integrating commercial signals with real supply constraints
- Lead and develop a high-performing global planning organization
- Drive enterprise trade-off decisions under constrained supply
- Integrate planning across internal manufacturing, external partners, and distribution networks
- Own global supply chain performance (service, forecast accuracy, inventory, responsiveness)
- Lead evolution toward advanced, constraint-based planning and scenario modelling
- Drive digital transformation of planning capabilities
- Act as governance lead for cross-functional planning processes
- Ensure alignment between strategic planning cycles and financial/operational targets
You will also:
- Serve as the primary global planning interface to GRD Affiliates and Customer Operations
- Partner with Regional and Affiliate leadership to align demand assumptions and supply priorities
- Provide transparency on supply risks, allocation decisions, and mitigation strategies protecting and enabling revenue growth also driving working capital efficiency
- Influence Commercial, Regulatory, QA, and BD stakeholders on planning implications
- Enable alignment between global strategy and local execution
- Safeguards uninterrupted patient access
- Accelerates digital transformation
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- Over 10 years of experience in supply chain within biotech companies
- Fluent English
- End-to-end planning experience
- Leadership of global teams
- Influence at senior executive level
- Strong stakeholder management
- Enterprise mindset
We would prefer for you to have
- MBA or equivalent preferred
- Training in IBP or Digital Supply Chain valued
The position is open in Europe, with a preference for Dublin and Italy.
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.
