Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases

About us 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:
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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  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

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An accomplished clinical development leader responsible for shaping and executing the global clinical development strategy across assigned core respiratory indications. They will oversee a high-performing team of physician-scientists and cultivate an inclusive, high-impact team culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

This role will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a portfolio of early- to late-stage development programs and lead a team of Clinical Development physicians and Clinical Program Leaders in delivering high-quality, globally aligned clinical trials with strong regulatory, commercial, and patient impact.

Main Responsibilities Therapeutic Area Leadership
• Define and drive the clinical development strategy for Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Diseases in alignment with R&D and commercial objectives.
• Serve as the senior clinical representative in global cross-functional governance for asset development and prioritization.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and competitive landscapes within respiratory medicine.

People Leadership & Organizational Management
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Clinical Development professionals including physicians and clinical program leaders across multiple geographies.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans to grow individual and team capabilities.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and high performance, emphasizing collaboration, and accountability
• Drive operational excellence through consistent coaching, strategic resource planning, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Actively participate in departmental and broader talent development, succession planning, and leadership forums.

Clinical Program Oversight
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all phases of clinical trials.
• Ensure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies to support regulatory approval, market access, and product differentiation.
• Contribute to health authority briefing documents and major regulatory submissions Experience Required
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D with substantial clinical development leadership roles with matrix or direct line…