OverviewIn this role, you lead the global oversight and lifecycle management of suppliers across APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and device components within Chiesi's pharmaceutical network.
You will shape a unified supplier quality strategy and governance, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure compliant, reliable supply for sterile and non-sterile products.
You drive risk-based oversight, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement across sites.
This is a strategic, high-impact role within a newly established global function.
Retribuzione / Benefitscompany car
pension
private medical insurance
wellbeing programme
flexible benefits programme
relocation support
ResponsabilitàDefine and implement global supplier qualification and requalification strategies for critical materials and GxP suppliers across sites
Govern and standardize supplier approval processes and lifecycle management (AFL, status)
Establish a global supplier quality governance framework with policies and procedures
Provide senior leadership with supplier quality metrics and lead escalation forums
Drive harmonization of supplier quality processes across manufacturing sites
Define and monitor supplier quality KPIs, scorecards, and trend analyses
Lead risk-based supplier oversight,



criticality assessments, and business continuity planning
Oversee supplier events (SCARs, CAPAs) and ensure timely resolution and effectiveness
Governing supplier-initiated changes and ensure regulatory impact evaluations
Define and manage global strategy and standards for Supplier Quality Technical Agreements
Requisiti fondamentaliUniversity degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or other relevant scientific disciplines
Significant experience (?10 years) in pharmaceutical quality management and supplier quality oversight
Strong knowledge of GMP for APIs, excipients, packaging materials and combination products
Proven experience in global supplier qualification and governance programs
Knowledge of supplier quality risk management, change management and quality systems
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Demonstrated leadership in complex global, cross-functional environments
Strategic leadership
Influencing and stakeholder management
Decision-making capability
GMP knowledge for APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and device components
Global supplier qualification and governance
Supplier risk management and CAPA processes

📌 Global Supplier Quality Head (Emilia-Romagna)
🏢 Chiesi
📍 Emilia-Romagna