Chiesi Farmaceutici Posted October 20, 2026

Sr. Clinical Research Scientist, Global Rare Diseases - Temporary (Parma, IT)

Parma, Italy Type not listed
Clinical Research Rare Disease Senior
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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 Global Rare Diseases

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group’s business unit established in February 2020 and focused on research, development and commercialization of treatments and patient support services for rare and ultra-rare disorders, many of whom have limited or no treatments available.

This unit is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong synergy with the headquarters in Parma.

Rare unit has a focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology, ophthalmology disorders and rare immunodeficiencies. The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care. Discover more here .

What we are looking for

This is what you will do

Support the clinical team in relevant scientific aspects of the assigned area within the global clinical development program

Contributes to the risk/benefit assessment of the ongoing clinical trials

Contributes to the production of the Common Technical Document, in terms of validation of scientific documents relevant to the assigned clinical study (e.g. study protocol, investigator’s brochure, clinical study reports) and may represents the company in front of partners and institutions

Works in collaboration with the Clinical Program Leader, Clinical Research Physicians and other relevant roles and ensures scientific validity of the assigned activities and projects

Will contribute in the translational aspect of the clinical development programs, as well as working in the identification of disease specific biomarkers, emerging technology trend and in the development and validation of the analytical aspects

You will be responsible for

May act as an ad-hoc member of the program meetings and/or Clinical Study Team, in cooperation with other Study Team Members, to support the design, conduct and analysis as well as data interpretation of assigned clinical studies, including the preparation of key relevant and pertinent aspects of the clinical documentation, in accordance to the Clinical Development Plan and agreed timelines (e.g. sections of the Investigator’s Brochure, clinical section of the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier, protocols, protocol’s amendments, clinical study reports)

As a scientific expert, supporting the Clinical Program Leader in interactions with internal and external stakeholders acting as the subject matter expert in the assigned product(s) and relevant disease(s) area, when appropriate, maintaining and enhancing knowledge in relevant therapeutic areas, modalities, and in global regulations/guidelines.

Interfacing a diverse range of scientific external experts in order to support the team in delivering clinical programs and align on business strategy and address patients’ needs

Liaise with internal and external partner on relevant scientific aspects of the assigned area

Identifying potential trends and support internal decision making

Contributing to timely publication of clinical data according to the agreed publication plan.

Support the Clinical Program Leader and the Clinical Research Physician in the development of a robust, optimized, efficient and innovative trial designs, including selection of surrogate endpoints, adequate patients’ populations, partnering with all relevant disciplines, as well as upholding Company standards, standard operating procedures, and agreed key performance indicators.

Support in the post-registration phase activities to secure the growth of the brand according to the life-cycle management of the product and the relative clinical development plan.

You will need to have

2+ years of experience as Scientific researcher in Academic or non-Academic organization.

Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.

Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy and related fields.

English fluent

Customer orientation

Planning and organizational skills

Proactiveness

Quality orientation

Team working

We would prefer for you to have

PhD

Experience in Rare Diseases and on Biologic Drug

Location

The position can be based anywhere in Europe, with the possibility of a hybrid or fully remote working arrangement.

Budgeted salary range

The package outlined below is based on the role being located in Italy. Where the role is offered in a different Country, the applicable salary, bonus and benefits will be aligned to the relevant local market and internal frameworks. Full details of the applicable package will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

The budgeted salary range approved for this role is between €59.000 and €73.000 . This range reflects the typical compensation expected for candidates with the experience and expertise required for the position.

Final offer may vary based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, overall profile, 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 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
Senior
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Rare Disease
Location
Parma, Italy
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

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

We currently track 60 comparable Senior Clinical Research roles across 7 biopharma companies.

60Comparable roles tracked
57Currently active
7Companies hiring similar roles
24Countries represented

Salary context

11 of 60 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 · CRA 2/Senior CRA 1 · IQVIA $76,300/yr – $175,100/yr
Peer group range $125,700 – $203,000 (median $132,650)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 60 comparable roles

United States12
China7
United Kingdom6
Canada6
Brazil3
Hungary3

+ 18 more countries

Seniority mix

60 of 60 peers have a known seniority level

Senior53
Principal6
Associate Director1

Therapeutic area mix

2 of 60 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology2

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How we calculate "similar"

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