Staff & Global R&D Legal Counsel

Experteer Overview

In this role you will provide legal support across Staff functions and Global Research & Development to enable strategic projects while ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies. You will act as a business partner, guiding cross-functional initiatives and third‑party collaborations in line with Chiesi’s values and sustainability framework. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing R&D and vendor agreements, as well as advising on regulatory and quality matters affecting development activities. This position offers exposure to global projects at a leading biopharma group and opportunities to shape governance and risk management. You will work closely with diverse teams.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Legal support to Staff Functions (Finance, Global Procurement, HR, Global Communications & Public Affairs)
• Drafting, negotiating, and managing R&D and clinical/non-clinical study agreements
• Legal advice on regulatory, quality, governance, and risk issues in R&D
• Support for sustainability collaborations and multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Legal support for Paolo Chiesi Foundation projects
• Provide legal assessment and risk evaluation for cross-functional projects
• Engagement with clinical sites, investigators, and research partners
• Stand‑alone research initiatives and industry collaborations with pharma/academia
• Line manager oversight in all activities

Responsabilità

• Master’s Degree in Law
• 2–3 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical company or leading international law firm
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and risk assessment
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Requisiti fondamentali

• pension
• private medical insurance
• wellbeing programme
• flexible benefits programme
• relocation support
• remote work options