Project Manager Facility

Business Area: Industrial Operations & HSE

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 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 be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded 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 Global Manufacturing Division

Chiesi Farmaceutici’s three production plants are: the Officine Farmaceutiche di Parma (Italy), the Blois-La Chaussée Saint Victor plant (France) and the Santana de Parnaiba plant (Brazil). The plants produce a total of more than 110 million units per year.

The production area of Officine Farmaceutiche di Parma is the main strategic hub for the production and distribution of Chiesi products.

Here, solid medicines such as tablets and dry powders for inhalers, solutions and suspensions for inhalations and sterile suspension vials for endotracheal administration are produced.

The new Biotech Centre of Excellence for biological drug development and production will specialise in the development and production of active ingredients such as monoclonal antibodies, enzymes and other proteins.

Santana produces pressurised solutions and suspensions for inhalation therapy (MDI).

Blois specialises in dry powder inhalers and pressurised solutions for inhalation therapy and handles the final assembly stages of Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDI).

Who we are looking for

Purpose

The Project Manager Facility is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of Chiesi’s non-industrial facilities worldwide. This role oversees the master plan, leads the development of new headquarters and office corporate buildings, and ensures all projects align with the company’s growth strategy, sustainability commitments, and corporate values. The position requires strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and leadership skills, managing large-scale capital projects (30-40M€) with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and long-term asset value optimization.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Facility & Real Estate Development

• Define and lead the execution of Chiesi Parma master plan for corporate real estate, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational needs.
• Oversee the development of new headquarter and office corporate building, integrating state-of-the-art infrastructure and sustainable design.

Project & Program Management

• Lead and manage capital projects (30-40M€), ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, from permitting and feasibility studies and design to construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Establish and enforce best practices in project governance, cost control, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework, ensuring compliance with regulations and mitigating project-related risks.
• Develop corporate guidelines for workplace standards, including Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), digital transformation, and employee well-being initiatives.
• Define and implement global space management policies, ensuring optimal utilization of office and corporate spaces.
• Lead workplace evolution projects to enhance productivity, collaboration, and sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on facility expansion, market trends, and operational improvements.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including contractors, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, ensuring successful project execution.

Sustainability & Smart Infrastructure

• Drive the integration of sustainable and smart building solutions, reducing environmental impact and enhancing energy efficiency.
• Ensure all new developments align with green building certifications (LEED, or equivalent) and corporate goals.
• Promote the adoption of innovative building technologies, such as smart infrastructure and predictive maintenance solutions.

Social & Community Engagement

• Support the company in social utility projects, contributing to community development and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Lead technical aspects of projects with municipalities, universities, and industry associations to foster innovation and knowledge sharing.

Experience Required

At least 6 years’ experience in the role or experience in Facility management or equivalent.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree Engineering or equivalent experience.

Languages

Fluent Italian and English.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of the main regulations concerning building construction & safety.
• Use of common computer tools (e.g. Office) and technical SW (e.g. CAD).
• Knowledge of the main aspects of facility management.

Soft Skills

• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Customer orientation.
• Planning and organizational 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.