Clinical Project Manager

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ 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: Discover more here

We are proud to have been awarded with B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a 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 embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Research & Development

Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D project and portfolio management. Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).

Who we are looking for

Purpose

- Accountable for coordination of the operational management of assigned projects in order to develop compounds in line with Chiesi goals and medical/scientific standards.

- Accountable for communication to all stakeholders on the progress of the study

- Accountable to maintain and respect budget according to study signed contract

Main Responsibilities

• Typically manages 1-3 clinical trials, depending on size, complexity, phase of development and therapeutic area.
• Responsible for management of the Clinical CRO/Providers
• Acting as primary contact for Clinical (CRO) but also internal customers;
• representing the Study Team for operational part of the clinical trials allocated to her/him.
• Ensures adherence to scope of work within timelines and budget.
• Reviews study related documents prepared by CRO (project plan, monitoring plan, risk management plan, site contracts when required,…). Performs co-monitoring when needed, as specified in SOP.
• Collaborates in the set-up and maintenance of the Study Risk Register. Responsible clinical risk review involving all relevant study team functions and for the follow-up on actions with vendors (CRO, direct and third-party vendors).
• Responsible for the management of the study eTMF (related to clinical operations) with the Clinical Trial Administrator (CTA).
• Prepares and coordinates/collaborates to scientific meetings: investigators’ meeting, scientific/safety board meetings, Data reviews and any other relevant meeting(s).
• Manages the preparation of experts/KOLs contract if any (when expert is dedicated to the study).
• Study results and related deliverables:
• - Prepares & reviews he Clinical Study Report (CSR) in cooperation with the Medical Writer, and its approval.
• - Supports and/or coordinates the presentation of clinical study results internally and externally
• Clinical Trial Supplies:
• liaises with Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) coordinator to define the CTS strategy/plan
• Manages the CTS once delivered to sites
• Ensures that the trial complies to SOPs and all necessary quality standards. Responsible for corrective and preventive actions and follow-ups (e.g. in case of audits).
• Provides clinical operations input during study design, Clinical Protocol Approval Committee (CPAC), Extended Clinical Team Meetings
• Budget Management
• prepares and presents budget in collaboration with Clin Ops Lead
• accountable for budget management for the ongoing studies

Experience Required

At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in a pharmaceutical company.

Track record of achievements in successful planning and execution of at least 5 clinical studies.

Education

Degree in Life Sciences (biological science, pharmacy or other health related discipline) or equivalent.

Languages

English 5 or more (1 = beginner / 6 = fluent)

Technical Skills

Knowledge of principles of clinical study design

Knowledge of principles of Clinical Research Statistics

Knowledge of planning tools and planning principles

Knowledge of ICH/GCP and company SOPs

Knowledge of GLP for bio analytical assays (for Clinical pharmacology studies)

Familiar and up to date with relevant literature

Soft Skills

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, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to 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 in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.