Global Workplace & Real Estate Manager (Parma, 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 Human Resources

The HR Team welcomes and guides people through every step of their journey, supporting the creation of space for personal fulfillment and professional growth. The Global HR Department promotes internal growth through a wide range of tools and initiatives designed to sustain goal setting, individual development, and continuous learning. The Department values everyday experiences and is committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute their unique perspective and feel empowered to be their authentic selves.

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

The person in this role will support the implementation of Chiesi's Global Workplace and Real Estate strategy across Headquarters and affiliates, ensuring the consistent application and continuous evolution of workplace standards, guidelines and employee-facing services.

They will act as the main point of contact for affiliates on workplace organization, office layouts and workplace experience initiatives, supporting workplace transformation projects, office relocations and change management activities. The role will also coordinate office location evaluations and workplace portfolio opportunities, foster collaboration and best practice sharing across affiliates, and support workplace data analysis to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for

1) Workplace Governance & Standards

Supporting the development, maintenance and deployment of Global Workplace Guidelines

Supporting the collection and consolidation of information to facilitate long-term workplace and office planning activities

Promoting adoption of workplace standards and best practices across affiliates

Providing advisory support to local offices on workplace-related topics

Supporting the definition and monitoring of workplace KPIs

2) Workplace Experience & Services

Supporting initiatives aimed at improving employee workplace experience

Coordinating workplace surveys and consolidating feedback from employees and affiliates

Identifying improvement opportunities related to office services, space utilization and workplace effectiveness

Facilitating knowledge sharing and benchmarking across locations

Providing training and guidance to local teams to support consistent implementation of corporate guidelines

3) Workplace Data & Reporting

Maintaining and consolidating workplace-related information and metrics

Supporting the development of dashboards and management reporting

Monitoring workplace utilization, occupancy and service performance indicators

Supporting data-driven decision making related to workplace initiatives

Building and maintaining a centralized knowledge base of workplace, office and project-related information

Supporting the collection and consolidation of workplace and building-related sustainability data

4) Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborating with HR, Facility Management, Procurement, Sustainability, Engineering and local offices

Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external real estate partners to support real estate evaluations, workplace development initiatives and portfolio decisions

Acting as a bridge between corporate functions and affiliates on workplace-related topics

Acting as a first point of contact for affiliates seeking support on workplace and office-related initiatives

Supporting affiliates in identifying solutions aligned with corporate requirements (e.g., green building principles, employee wellbeing and inclusive workplace design)

Supporting communication and stakeholder engagement initiatives

5) Real Estate Activities

Leading office location scouting and preliminary site assessments

Maintaining visibility over Chiesi’s global workplace and real estate portfolio

Supporting the evaluation of office assets, lease opportunities and workplace investments

Supporting the delivery of workplace and real estate projects across affiliates

Maintaining visibility of workplace and office-related projects across affiliates, supporting progress monitoring and stakeholder reporting

Coordinating with external real estate advisors, brokers and local stakeholders throughout office search, evaluation and acquisition or leasing processes

You will need to have

Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facility Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Real Estate or related disciplines

3-6 years of experience in Workplace Management, Facility Management, Corporate Services, Employee Experience, Real Estate or Consulting

Knowledge of corporate real estate principles including portfolio management, site selection, lease evaluation and workplace asset management

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple functions and locations

Understanding of project management principles applied to fit-out, refurbishment, and relocation projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

We would prefer for you to have

Experience in multinational organizations

Experience supporting corporate real estate transactions, office scouting or workplace portfolio management

Experience with workplace transformation, hybrid work models or office redesign initiatives

Knowledge of workplace management best practices and employee experience concepts

Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools

Exposure to change management initiatives

Knowledge of facility management processes and workplace-related ESG topics

Experience working with geographically distributed teams

Location

Parma with flexibility

Compensation Range

The minimum salary for this role is €52.000, aligned to our established salary framework. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

This role is eligible to participate in an annual bonus scheme, subject to company and individual performance.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including  pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, flexible benefits programme…

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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