Head of R&D Data Elaboration

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Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas:  Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded  B Corp Certification , a recognition of  high social and environmental standards . We are a  reliable  company that adopts and promotes a  transparent and ethical behavior  at all levels.

We believe that the success of  Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors . Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Research & Development

Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D project and portfolio management. Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do
The  R&D Data Elaboration Head  is a strategic leadership role responsible for championing and leading the digital transformation of R&D through computational modelling, data elaboration and visualization that directly supports R&D activities and product development lifecycle. His/Her team will be crucial in transforming complex data into actionable insights, leveraging both our internal architectural capabilities and external partnerships.

You will be responsible for

Lead and grow  a high-performing team dedicated to data elaboration and visualization, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Translate stakeholder needs  within R&D into effective data elaboration and visualization solutions, ensuring alignment with research and development goals.

Drive the digital transformation of R&D  by contributing to and implementing the digital roadmap, with a strong focus on data-driven approaches.

Oversee the entire lifecycle of data models and visualizations for R&D, from design and development to deployment and ongoing optimization.

Contribute to budget planning and priority setting for R&D's data elaboration initiatives, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

Develop and implement advanced analytical models  that empower R&D to make data-driven decisions and foster a truly data-centric organization.

Support the definition and management of the R&D data elaboration platform, including leveraging High‑Performance Computing (HPC) solutions to meet demanding analytical needs.

Establish and enforce robust quality standards  for all data elaboration and modeling activities, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility.

Collaborate with the Center of Innovation and Competence (COIC)  to identify and implement initiatives that enhance data elaboration and visualization capabilities across the organization.

Consolidate the digital network with internal experts and partners (Global ICT, Legal, R&D Procurement, Transformation Office, R&D functions). Support R&D in any Corporate wide data initiatives aimed at transforming the way Chiesi is generating, collaborating, acquiring, managing, models across the company.

Forge and manage strategic partnerships  with external…