Lead, Compliance, AIR

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Department:
Global Legal, Compliance & IP

Job Type: Direct Employee

Business Area:
Legal, Compliance & Internal Audit

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Cary, NC, US

Chiesi USA

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. 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.

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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, inclusion, and equal opportunity 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.

Who we are looking for

The Lead, Compliance, AIR plays a crucial role in ensuring that an organization adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies; identify risks; and determine ways to mitigate those risks.

• Point Person for Chiesi USA Air Business Unit (BU):
  Maintain and further develop a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization, including personal accountability with the Air BU. Address the daily activities and questions as the main point of contact for the BU.
• Partnership Management:
  Maintain and further development third‑party partnerships within the Air BU. Build relationships with partners and ensure that all joint activities in the Region are executed in a compliant manner.
• Cross‑BU
  
  Activities:
  
  Work across all BU’s to provide guidance, review, and approve various activities such as Advisory Boards, Market Research, Sponsor ships, Congresses, and other activities.
• Risk Assessment:
  Working with the Compliance Committee and the Compliance Team, conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks for the Air BU, as well as for Chiesi USA.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other Compliance Team members; other departments, such as Legal, Patient Advocacy, Medical Affairs, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), to ensure a coordinated approach to compliance and risk management. Assist Compliance Team on various initiatives as needed.
• Actively contributes to the sustainability goals to further the impact on patients, customers, employees, community and the planet by demonstrating a shared value mindset.

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, finance, or law; or compliance degree.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical compliance, audit, and/or risk management.
• Experience in respiratory or similar area.
• Experience in product launch.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in using compliance and audit software is also important.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Written, Verbal and Face‑to‑face communication to effectively present information to and influence decision making of managers, working partners (local and global), and government agencies.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and multifunctional resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail while responding to rapidly changing priorities and aggressive deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot)

• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional)
• Experience in joint-company activities.

Hybrid role based in our Cary, NC office…