Head of Integrated Planning, Rare Diseases

Date: 4 Jun 2026
Department:
Corporate Logistics
Business Area:
Supply Chain/Logistics & Procurement
Job Type: Direct Employee
Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Preferably Italy or Dublin, IT
This is what you will do    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&O) 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
You will need to have      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
We would prefer for you to have      MBA or equivalent preferred
Training in IBP or Digital Supply Chain valued
Location    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.
Equal Employment Opportunity    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.

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