Principal Scientist - Chiesi

Do you want to shape the future of rare disease medicine? Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is seeking a Principal Scientist in Biologics to join our Discovery & Early Research team. This is a dedicated leadership role within biologics drug development — a unique opportunity to drive scientific strategy in a cutting-edge biologics program and help shape our GRD pipeline.

As the Early Research representative on global project core teams and Pipeline Strategy teams, you'll drive nonclinical strategy for biologics programs, from early research through candidate development. You'll work closely with non-clinical, clinical, CMC, and business development, lead research teams, and help define the direction of Chiesi GRD's pipeline - while building external partnerships and representing the company at conferences and in strategic collaborations.

Key responsibilities include:

Act as the Early Research representative to the global project Core Team, driving nonclinical project strategy and leading activities within biologics, from early research through candidate development

Drive strategic research directions and influence pipeline decisions as a core member of a Therapeutic Area Global Pipeline Strategy Team, supporting the prioritization and development of the GRD’s pipeline

Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse functions – including non-clinical, clinical, CMC and business development – to integrate early biologics research with development objectives

Supervise multiple research teams and activities within a Therapeutic Area, and drive innovative research through the implementation of state-of-the-art techniques and technologies

Contribute to business development and competitive evaluations by leveraging broad knowledge of diseases, treatment modalities, and products within a given Therapeutic Area