Global Junior Brand Planner, Rare Diseases - Temporary

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

In this role you will drive the end-to-end (E2E) planning and performance of assigned rare disease brands, balancing revenue delivery with a zero-tolerance approach to patient supply continuity. The person will act as key interface between Supply Chain and Commercial teams, ensuring demand plans are translated into executable supply strategies that maximize product availability while protecting patients. You will Support product-level decision-making, ensuring trade-offs prioritize patient impact while optimizing financial outcomes.

 

Scope & Organizational Impact

• Global responsibility across multiple rare disease brands for E2E planning post Demand consolidation
• Strong interface with Global and Regional Brand teams to support sustainable revenue delivery
• Direct contribution to patient continuity, product availability, and revenue protection
• Operates in a zero-tolerance environment for stock-outs impacting patients

You will be responsible for

• Develop and maintain global supply plans aligned to commercial forecasts while safeguarding patient supply
• Translate demand signals into supply plans that ensure uninterrupted patient access and support revenue realization
• Partner closely with Brand Managers to align on demand assumptions, launch readiness, and growth scenarios
• Identify and proactively manage risks to patient supply and revenue (stock-outs, constraints, delays)
• Coordinate with Supply Execution, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure plan feasibility and robustness
• Support scenario planning to evaluate trade-offs, prioritizing patient impact first, then financial outcomes
• Monitor KPIs including service level, inventory, and revenue-at-risk
• Support IBP / S&OP processes with clear articulation of patient and financial implications

 

You will also:

• Collaborate with Demand Managers and Affiliates to ensure alignment between patient needs and market demand
• Support translation of global supply plans into reliable local execution
• Communicate supply risks with clear visibility of patient and revenue impact
• Act as key partner to commercial teams in prioritization decisions under constraints

You will need to have

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field
• At least 6 months of experience in supply chain 
• Fluent English 

 

• Strong business and patient-centric mindset
• Ability to balance patient needs with commercial and financial objectives
• Analytical and structured problem-solving approach

We would prefer for you to have

• Experience working in complex environments
• Experience in planning processes (IBP / S&OP)
• Exposure to global supply chains and CMO environments
• Experience working with Commercial / Brand teams is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with planning tools such as SAP IBP, OMP, Kinaxis

Location

Parma, with remote working available

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.