Clinical Program Leader, Neonatology & Care

About us

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. Discover more here.

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.

 

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

About the opportunity

Join a dynamic and dedicated Global Clinical Development team committed to advancing therapies for patients across a broad spectrum of neonatal and pediatric diseases, in line with Chiesi's long‑standing commitment to preterm infant care and neonatology.

This is what you will do

The Clinical Program Leader (CPL) is a core member of the cross‑functional R&D Global Core Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the global clinical strategy and development for their assigned program. The CPL ensures scientific and medical integrity in the development and execution of clinical studies and leads clinical input into regulatory submissions and interactions.
This role requires strong scientific acumen, matrix team leadership, and strategic vision to drive the successful development and commercialization of innovative therapies in alignment with patient needs and global regulatory standards.

You will be responsible for

• Lead the strategic planning and high‑quality execution of clinical developmentprograms, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with regulatory and business objectives.
• Provide clinical leadership within the Core Team, ensuring the clinical perspective informs key strategic decisions.
• Lead the Clinical Team in designing and executing a comprehensive global clinical development strategy from Phase 1 through Phase 4, optimizing study design and execution.
• Provide clinical oversight of the design, implementation and operational delivery of clinical studies from early to late‑stage drug development.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership to cross‑functional teams, driving internal disease awareness and enhancing knowledge of the product and competitive landscape.
• Represent the company and clinical program in regulatory authority interactions, governance meetings and external partnerships; engage with external experts and key stakeholders to inform development plans.
• Drive data‑driven decision‑making by interpreting clinical trial results and integrating findings into program strategy.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, external experts, and key stakeholders to shape development plans and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in clinical trial design and execution to enhance patient outcomes and program efficiency.
• Contribute to life‑cycle management activities for established neonatal products and to the design of innovative care models and technology‑enabled solutions in preterm infant care, in line with Chiesi's neonatology and special care portfolio.

You will need to have

• At least 5 years in an R&D role in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, or 7–10 years in academia with a clinical investigator track