Head of Integrated Planning, Rare Diseases
Date: 6 May ****
Department: Corporate Logistics
Business Area: Supply Chain/Logistics & Procurement
Job Type: Direct Employee
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Preferably Italy or Dublin, IT
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.
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.
Global Technical Operations & Supply
Global Technical Operations & Supply (Global TechOp&S) is Chiesi's global manufacturing and supply area, responsible for ensuring consistent, outstanding quality, service and value across our end-to-end supply chain.
Global TechOp&S oversees the entire lifecycle of the drug: from process optimization and industrialization, to manufacturing, engineering, quality oversight, and supply chain management.
Throughout this journey, Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement.
This end-to-end model is powered by our four manufacturing sites - Parma (IT), Blois (FR), Santana de Parnaíba (BR), and Nerviano (IT) - together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners.
This is what you will do
The Head of Integrated Planning is accountable for defining and leading the global, demand-driven supply chain strategy for the Rare Diseases portfolio.
The role acts as a central orchestration point across the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring that demand, supply, and strategic priorities are fully aligned to guarantee uninterrupted patient access in highly constrained environments.
Operating at the intersection of Commercial, Regulatory, Quality Assurance (QA), Finance, and Operations, the role drives enterprise-wide decision-making, balancing patient needs, revenue optimization, and operational feasibility.
This position represents a critical leadership role within the Global Rare Diseases Supply Chain, with direct influence on business performance, strategic planning, and cross-functional governance at senior levels.
Scope & Organizational Impact
Global accountability across all Rare Disease products, markets, and supply nodes
Leads a global organization of Demand Managers and Brand Planning leaders
Central role in orchestrating planning across manufacturing sites, CMOs, distribution, and affiliates
Owns global inventory strategy, allocation frameworks, and prioritization logic
Drives alignment between long-term strategic planning and short-term execution realities
Influences decision-making at senior leadership level across Supply Chain and Business functions
Acts as key interface between Global Supply Chain and GRD Business Leadership
You will be responsible for
Define and lead the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP) strategy for Rare Diseases
Establish a fully demand-driven planning model integrating commercial signals with real supply constraints
Lead and develop a high-performing global planning organization
Drive enterprise trade-off decisions under constrained supply
Integrate planning across internal manufacturing, external partners, and distribution networks
Own global supply chain performance (service, forecast accuracy, inventory, responsiveness)
Lead evolution toward advanced, constraint-based planning and scenario modelling
Drive digital transformation of planning capabilities
Act as governance lead for cross-functional planning processes
Ensure alignment between strategic planning cycles and financial/operational targets
You will also:
Serve as the primary global planning interface to GRD Affiliates and Customer Operations
Partner with Regional and Affiliate leadership to align demand assumptions and supply priorities
Provide transparency on supply risks, allocation decisions, and mitigation strategies protecting and enabling revenue growth also driving working capital efficiency
Influence Commercial, Regulatory, QA, and BD stakeholders on planning implications
Enable alignment between global strategy and local execution
You will need to have
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Over 10 years of experience in supply chain within biotech companies
End-to-end planning experience
Leadership of global teams
Influence at senior executive level
We would prefer for you to have
MBA or equivalent preferred
Training in IBP or Digital Supply Chain valued
Location
The position is open in Europe, with a preference for Dublin and Italy.
What we offer
No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities.
Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.
We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support.
Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market.
Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.
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.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
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