Senior Director, Global Quality Integration & Alliances

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

This is what you will do

The Senior Director, Global Quality Integration & Alliances is a senior strategic leader responsible for defining, leading, and executing global quality integration activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives.

This role ensures that acquired or partnered entities are effectively integrated into the global Quality Management System (QMS) in a compliant, risk-based, and business-enabling manner. The position also provides global oversight of quality governance for external partners and alliances, fostering strong, transparent, and compliant quality relationships across the network.

You will be responsible for

• Owning and leading the global quality integration strategy for acquisitions, divestments, and growth initiatives.
• Acting as the Global Quality Integration Lead for M&A activities, including due diligence and post‑deal integration.
• Defining and executing quality integration roadmaps, gap assessments, and remediation plans.
• Providing global quality governance oversight for external partners and alliances, in partnership with the Global Head of QMS.
• Defining standards for partner quality agreements, oversight models, and escalation pathways.
• Ensuring compliance with global GxP regulations and inspection readiness.
• Leading cross‑functional integration teams across Global Quality and business functions.
• Capturing lessons learned and continuously improving integration playbooks and tools.

You will need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality, with experience in M&A or partner oversight.
• Strong knowledge of global GxP regulations and quality risk management.

We would prefer for you to have

• Proven leadership of quality integration for acquisitions or strategic alliances.
• Experience working with CMOs or external partners.
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience operating in a complex, global matrix organization.

Location

Hybrid – Parma preferred, other strategic locations in Europe will be considered

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.