ph3bAPI Industrial Manufacturing LCM Sr Director /b /h3 pDate: 2 Jul 2026 /p pBusiness Area: Industrial Operations HSE /p pJob Type: Direct Employee /p pContract Type: Permanent /p pLocation: Parma, Italy. The role offers flexibility, combining on‑site presence with remote work. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liAccount for the API industrialization strategy, aligning with commercial priorities and portfolio plans. /li liEnsure predictable time‑to‑market and reliable supply for new and existing APIs. /li liProvide senior leadership input into new opportunity evaluation and collaborate in due diligence processes. /li liAccountable for the Life Cycle Management (LCM) strategy, including robustness, capacity evolution, cost optimization, and second sourcing. /li liProactively identify and mitigate supply, obsolescence, and margin‑erosion risks over the product life cycle. /li liSupport evaluation of manufacturing process changes, deviations, and control strategy definition. /li liServe as senior technical and industrial partner to Procurement, RD, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive drug product industrialization and LCM. /li liCollaborate with environmental sustainability unit to support sustainable supply chain and products. /li liSupport negotiations. /li liInfluence portfolio, investment, and prioritization decisions through industrial and market insight. /li liEnsure API industrialization and life‑cycle activities comply with GMP, regulatory requirements, and customer agreements. /li liAnticipate and manage industrial and supply‑chain risks with an enterprise‑level perspective.



/li liAct as senior technical contributor during audits. /li liAssess, reduce, and mitigate supply‑chain and life‑cycle risks through proactive industrial leadership. /li liStrengthen the organization’s technical credibility with strategic stakeholders. /li liDrive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver commercial advantage. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liDegree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields (PhD a plus). /li li15+ years of experience in API industrialization, process development, or pharmaceutical operations. /li liStrong background in GMP environments and API life‑cycle management. /li liBusiness‑oriented mindset with ability to convert industrial complexity into sustainable commercial advantage. /li liGood regulatory background. /li liCompetence in HSE topics (Containment, HAZOP, REACH, CLP, safety regulation). /li liUnderstanding of IP landscape (patents, freedom to operate, licensing constraints). /li liStrategic mindset with strong scientific and industrial orientation. /li liProven ability to work in complex, cross‑functional global teams and matrix organization. /li liStrong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.



/li liExcellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities. /li liEffective communication skills (with both technical and commercial stakeholders) and ability to translate complexity into action. /li /ul h3Compensation /h3 pThe minimum salary for this role is €92,000, aligned to our established salary framework. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. /p pThis role is eligible to participate in an annual premio scheme, subject to company and individual performance. /p h3Benefits /h3 pWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including company car, pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme, comprehensive healthcare, work‑life balance initiatives, robust relocation support, flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues. /p h3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3 pChiesi is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 API Industrial Manufacturing & LCM Sr Director (Parma)
🏢 Chiesi Farmaceutici
📍 Parma