Environmental Specialist

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.

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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 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 Tech Op&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 Tech Op&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.

This is what you will do
The Environmental specialist is responsible for leading the site's environmental compliance strategy throughout the project and operational lifecycle, ensuring full compliance with applicable environmental legislation, corporate standards and permit requirements.

The role is accountable for developing and maintaining the site's Environmental Management System, managing environmental permitting activities, supporting sustainable site development and ensuring environmental risks are effectively identified and managed.

Working in close collaboration with the Process Safety & Seveso Special sit, the position contributes to the implementation of the site's Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) and Safety Management System (SMS) by ensuring that environmental aspects related to Seveso legislation are effectively addressed and integrated into site operations.

The position reports to the Head of HSE.

You will be responsible for

Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation, corporate standards and permit requirements.

Manage environmental permits, authorizations and regulatory obligations (AUA/ AIA)

Act as the primary interface with environmental authorities and regulatory agencies.

Coordinate environmental inspections and support regulatory audits.

Develop and maintain the Site Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001 principles.

Coordinate environmental aspects and impacts assessments.

Manage waste management programs, air emissions, wastewater, hazardous substances and environmental monitoring activities.

Monitor environmental performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop and implement environmental procedures, standards and operational controls.

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the environmental elements of the site's Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) and Safety Management System (SMS).

Collaborate with the Process Safety & Seveso Specialist in environmental risk assessments associated with Major Accident Hazards.

Support environmental evaluations within the Management of Change (MOC) process.

Contribute to emergency preparedness and emergency response planning from an environmental perspective.

Ensure environmental permits and compliance obligations remain aligned with site operational changes and Seveso requirements.

Projects & Operational Readiness

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