Senior Global Project Manager

Overview

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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Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work. At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities.

Subject matter expert of project management in the organization that has an impact on the coordination of a product or set of products life, at all stages of the product lifecycle. Responsible for coordinating the project team in translating the project strategy into an overall cross functional integrated plan and for providing routine base update of project status.

• Develop and continuously update an integrated cross-functional project plan covering the full product lifecycle, including post-approval lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with Therapeutic Area strategy.
• Coordinate the project team to define the risk profile, mitigation actions, and integrate them into the overall plan.
• Support budget definition, monitor and challenge project spending to ensure consistency with product/Therapeutic Area strategy.
• Facilitate project governance by maintaining key project documentation and ensuring governance processes are followed.
• Identify roadblocks and deadlocks, drive consensus, and enable timely decision-making across functions.
• Build and support an empowered project team together with the Global Project Leader and Development Leader, providing feedback and supporting development objectives.
• Define project objectives, scope, critical milestones, priorities, and roles & responsibilities with key leaders.
• Translate strategic options into a feasible development plan, balancing value, risk, and trade-offs for the company, and proactively coordinate execution.
• Track project progress and regularly communicate status, milestones, risks, and budget performance to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Collaborate with Alliance Management on partnership projects and support evaluation/due diligence for potential new projects.
• Promote project management culture, tools, and lean processes to improve efficiency and execution quality.

• Degree in Life Sciences, Economics, or Management/Engineering-related disciplines.
• International Project Management certification preferred (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, ideally including new product development.
• Proven ability to work in highly matrixed organizations and manage cross-functional, multicultural teams; resilient, flexible, and quick learner.
• Strong leadership in team dynamics and discussions, with the confidence to address and resolve conflict.
• Excellent influencing and consensus-building skills, able to align diverse stakeholders, drive critical milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks.

• Extensive experience with project management tools and processes
• Ability to synthesize complex inputs and drive critical decisions to recommend solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including executive-level written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Planisware; knowledge of other project management software is a plus

Hybrid role based in Cary, NC office;
Open to remote candidates in Eastern Time Zone.

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 USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status,…