Portfolio Operations & Launch Excellence Manager, International Markets Development Division Chiesi Parma, Italy

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.

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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.

This is what you will do

The International Markets Development Division (IMDD) is responsible for expanding and managing Chiesi's operations in international markets.

This division focuses on portfolio strategy, commercial excellence and the integration of various business units to enhance the company's presence and performance in growth and core markets.

The Portfolio Operations & Launch Excellence Manager supports the Lifecycle Management & Launch Excellence function by providing operational, analytical, and governance support across Lifecycle Management, Launch Excellence, Geo-Expansion, and strategic business initiatives.

The role will be responsible for driving execution follow-through, performance monitoring, KPI reporting, cross-functional coordination, and business analyses across priority markets.



You will be responsible forStrategic Business Operations & Analytical SupportConsolidate LTP assumptions, forecasts, and market projections across BUs & partnersSupport profitability analyses, business case development, portfolio reviews, and strategic assessmentsPrepare analyses, reports, presentations, and recommendations supporting portfolio discussions, business reviews, and management decision-makingMonitor progress against agreed project deliverables and ensure timely completion of actions across stakeholders.

Launch Excellence & Post-Launch Governance SupportMaintain and update launch readiness plans for priority launches, ensuring all key activities, milestones, owners and timelines are tracked and reportedConsolidate launch and post-launch performance data from BUs, parters, BI & ComEx, and other stakeholdersMaintain launch KPI dashboards and support monitoring of launch performanceSupport preparation of launch governance meetings, launch reviews, and post-launch performance assessmentsMaintain and continuously improve launch governance tools, templates, reporting frameworks, and best-practice repositories.

Geo-Expansion & Cross-Functional CoordinationSupport assessment and tracking of geo-expansion opportunities across the portfolioCoordinate the collection and consolidation of market assessments, launch timelines, forecasts, and business case inputs supporting geo-expansion decisionsMaintain visibility of planned launches vs LYP assumptions and identify potential gapsSupport preparation of geo-expansion discussions with partners & internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience





You will need to haveA highly structured and analytical professional with experience in pharmaceutical business operations, launch excellence, post-launch excellence, strategic planning or commercial excellence.

- 4-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical launch excellence, business operations, commercial excellence, strategic planning, portfolio support or related cross-functional roles
- Experience supporting launch readiness activities, launch governance frameworks, and milestone tracking across multiple stakeholders
- Experience supporting business planning, forecasting, profitability analyses, and strategic assessments
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination capabilities across multiples stakeholders and markets
- Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities preferred

Location

The role is based in the HQ (Italy, Parma) with hybrid way of working including presence in the office and remote working.

Compensation Range

The minimum salary for this role is 58.880, aligned to our established salary framework.

The final offer will reflect the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

This role is eligible to participate in an annual premio scheme, subject to company and individual performance.

Benefits

- pension
- private medical insurance
- wellbeing programme
- flexible benefits programme
- comprehensive healthcare programs
- work-life balance initiatives
- robust relocation support
- flexible working arrangements
- remote work options
- tax assistance services for foreign colleagues

Equal Opportunity Statement

Chiesi 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.

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📌 Portfolio Operations & Launch Excellence Manager, International Markets Development Division (Parma)
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