R&D QA GCP Manager (Parma, IT)

Parma, Italy Type not listed
Quality Manager
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About this opportunity

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.

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

This is what you will do

Ensure the GCP compliance within the project teams, acting as QA reference person in the clinical project teams.

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of the quality system in the GCP areas.

You will be responsible for

Acting as QA GCP reference person in the clinical project teams, both related to organic and inorganic growth, providing QA inputs and supporting the clinical study teams in the design, execution and reporting of clinical studies.

Reviewing the documents related to clinical studies (protocol/amendment, patient information sheet/Informed consent form, CTS label, CTS instruction for use, CSR).

Managing the Suspected Serious Breaches

Supporting the preparation, management and follow-up of GCP inspections from Regulatory Authorities.

Managing the GCP deviations.

Writing the SOPs and working instructions related to the activities performed by R&D QA GCP

Reviewing the SOPs and working instructions related to the clinical studies, in order to ensure the compliance with the current regulations.

You will need to have

Preferably: At least 3 years’ experience as clinical QA, in pharmaceutical companies or clinical CROs.

Alternatively: At least 3 years’ experience in clinical studies working as CRA or Project Manager, in pharmaceutical companies or clinical CROs.

Scientific degree, Pharmacist or Life Sciences

English deep knowledge, both oral and written

Technical Skills

Knowledge of GCP regulations

Use of common computer tools (e.g. Office)

Location

Based in Parma, with the possibility of a hybrid working arrangement.

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, tivcket restaurant and more.

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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Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Parma, Italy
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 242 comparable Manager Quality roles across 76 biopharma companies.

242Comparable roles tracked
230Currently active
76Companies hiring similar roles
32Countries represented

Salary context

62 of 242 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Quality Control Associate Scientist- Overnight Shift · Merck KGaA $27/hr – $46/hr (≈ $56,160–$95,680/yr)
Peer group range $75,920 – $219,500 (median $174,550)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 242 comparable roles

United States98
China23
Ireland17
India17
Japan13
United Kingdom8

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Seniority mix

242 of 242 peers have a known seniority level

Manager175
Associate Director41
Associate26

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 242 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease1

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