Portfolio Operations & Launch Excellence Manager, International Markets Development Division

Date: 15 Jul 2026 Department: Portfolio Strategy & Commercial Excellence, IMDD Business Area: Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair Job Type: Direct Employee Contract Type: Permanent Location: 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. Who we are looking for This is what you will do The International Markets Development Division (IMDD) is responsible for expanding and managing Chiesi's operations in international markets. This division focuses on portfolio strategy, commercial excellence and the integration of various business units to enhance the company's presence and performance in growth and core markets. The Portfolio Operations & Launch Excellence Manager supports the Lifecycle Management & Launch Excellence function by providing operational, analytical, and governance support across Lifecycle Management, Launch Excellence, Geo-Expansion, and strategic business initiatives. The role will be responsible for driving execution follow-through, performance monitoring, KPI reporting, cross-functional coordination, and business analyses across priority markets. You will be responsible for Strategic Business Operations & Analytical Support Consolidate LTP assumptions, forecasts, and market projections across BUs & partners Support profitability analyses, business case development, portfolio reviews, and strategic assessments Prepare analyses, reports, presentations, and recommendations supporting portfolio discussions, business reviews, and management decision-making Monitor progress against agreed project deliverables and ensure timely completion of actions across stakeholders Launch Excellence & Post-Launch Governance Support Maintain and update launch readiness plans for priority launches, ensuring all key activities, milestones, owners and timelines are tracked and reported Consolidate launch and post-launch performance data from BUs, parters, BI & ComEx, and other stakeholders Maintain launch KPI dashboards and support monitoring of launch performance Support preparation of launch governance meetings, launch reviews, and post-launch performance assessments Maintain and continuously improve launch governance tools, templates, reporting frameworks, and best-practice repositories Geo-Expansion & Cross-Functional Coordination Support assessment and tracking of geo-expansion opportunities across the portfolio Coordinate the collection and consolidation of market assessments, launch timelines, forecasts, and business case inputs supporting geo-expansion decisions Maintain visibility of planned launches vs LYP assumptions and identify potential gaps Support preparation of geo-expansion discussions with partners & internal stakeholders You will need to have A highly structured and analytical professional with experience in pharmaceutical business operations, launch excellence, post-launch excellence, strategic planning or commercial excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with project management and stakeholder coordination skills and is comfortable operating across multiple functions, markets, and strategic initiatives. 4-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical launch excellence, business operations, commercial excellence, strategic planning, portfolio support or related cross-functional roles Experience supporting launch readiness activities, launch governance frameworks, and milestone tracking across multiple stakeholders Experience supporting business planning, forecasting, profitability analyses, and strategic assessments Strong project management and cross-functional coordination capabilities across multiples stakeholders and markets Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities preferred Location The role is based in the HQ (Italy, Parma) with hybrid way of working including presence in the office and remote working Compensation Range The minimum salary for this role is €58.880, 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. DISCOVER ALL OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map. Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format.