Head of New Product Planning, AIR

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years of experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops, and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas. We are proud to have been awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent and ethical behavior at all levels. We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors. We are committed to embracing diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities, and many other enriching diversities. Air and Care Franchise Within the three Business Units, Air and Care Franchises are responsible for the development and implementation of the Therapeutic Area Strategies. Each Franchise is organized by stage of development with fully empowered and enhanced teams of: Pipeline Development Team - focused on delivering innovation and program leadership accountabilities in close collaboration with R&D, Commercial Portfolio Management Team - focused on maximizing benefits for patients and the full potential of marketed/close-to-launch assets, including Life Cycle Management strategies. Air and Care Franchises are also supported by the Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Business Excellence & Customer Experience Global functions. Within these departments, you will actively support the Air and Care Franchises businesses. These units are responsible for the development and implementation of the Therapeutic Area Strategies. Each Franchise is organized by stage of development with fully empowered and enhanced teams of: Pipeline Development and Commercial Portfolio Management. Who we are looking for Purpose Reporting to the Vice President Pipeline Development AIR, the Head of New Product Planning will lead the New Product Planning team to execute AIR Franchise vision and optimize pre-POC pipeline programs with market and commercial insights and assess external assets. Main Responsibilities Provide future market vision and treatment landscapes for relevant disease areas in priority markets, guided by a patient-centric mindset. Partner closely with Business Development to execute franchise pipeline strategy. Oversee all external asset screening and due diligence for the franchise. Refine commercial assessment and business case development methodology for pipeline assets to enable effective decision-making. Serve as the central integrator of information, insights, and perspectives from global (Marketing, Market Access, Competitive Intelligence, Medical Affairs) and regional (Region heads, affiliates) stakeholders to shape early commercialization strategy. Collaborate with other stakeholders (e.g., Center of Innovation, Digital) to further pipeline development. Maintain a high level of competitive intelligence within responsible disease areas. Develop team members and continuously improve internal processes and methodology where needed. Experience Required Approximately 8 years of Business/Commercial, Strategy, or Corporate Development experience within the pharma/biotech/biopharma space. Experience in financial modeling is required. Consulting experience preferred. Experience in pulmonary diseases and/or rare diseases preferred. Experience on drug development program teams preferred. Experience in global strategic marketing highly preferred. Education BS/BA in a relevant academic field; MBA, MD, PhD, or other graduate degree strongly preferred. Soft Skills Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Skilled at navigating ambiguity and developing solutions in the absence of complete information. Excellent verbal, written, and executive communication skills; ability to make the complex clear. Location This role is based in the US in the Boston area. What we offer You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging, and friendly environment. In Chiesi, we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, which is why we invest in continuous training, learning, and development. We strive to promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and collective well-being. We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance to give our best. That is why we offer a flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, and many other people-care services. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Posted Date: 7/6/2025