ICT Director, North America

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas: AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).
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 transparent ethical behavior at all levels. 
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. 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 USA

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. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.

What we offer

Chiesi offers competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of our employees.   Our shared values of passion, innovation, trust and integrity bring out the individual talents and diverse perspectives of each of our colleagues.  Our environment encourages each individual to reach his or her full potential and drive outstanding results. We celebrate that “Every one of us is different. Every one of us is Chiesi."

 

Purpose

The ICT Director for the North America region plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s technology landscape, collaborate closely with business leaders, ensuring alignment between IT strategy and overall corporate objectives.  The role guides and supports a team of IT specialists and promotes collaboration, innovation, and standardization.  The IT Director is responsible for driving digital transformation within the region. This role is essential to prepare the company for business events such as mergers, product acquisitions, and significant organizational changes.

Main Responsibilities

•    Strategic Vision and Business Partnership:
o    Collaborate with the Leadership Teams (Commercial and Rare Disease) to envision future changes and industry trends in the digital marketplace.
o    Identify opportunities and threats related to new digital technologies, contributing to change management programs.
o    Maintain a healthy dialogue with the Head of Business Application Innovation (BAI) for the above initiatives.
•    Business Alignment:
o    Actively engage with business leaders and serve as the primary point of contact for ICT matters in the region.
o    Analyze and understand business requirements, working closely with the Global IT Center of Excellence (CoE) to define appropriate solutions.
o    Strive for harmonization and standardization of IT solutions across the company.
•    Global Mindset and Governance:
o    Align with the Global Information and Communication Technology (GICT) Reference Book.
o    Promote a global mindset in local projects, collaborating with the Head of BAI, Head of Technical Services & Solutions (TS&S), and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
•    Budgeting and Project Management:
o    Govern the GICT budgeting process for the region according to Global Finance guidelines.
o    Ensure coherent management of the local/regional project portfolio within defined budgets and plans.
o    Evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of technology projects by tracking metrics and assessing business impact.
•    Organizational Efficiency and Development:
o    Design and size the regional ICT organization based on local business requirements and complexity.
o    Foster continuous professional development for local ICT teams.
o    Encourage local resources to contribute to global projects through the “Pro