ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERN

About us Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than employees (Chiesi Group).
To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas.
Discover more here We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards.
We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.
We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors.
Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.
In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group’s business unit established in February 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.
The unit is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and has an initial focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology and ophthalmology disorders.
The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care.
Purpose The Pipeline & Portfolio Leadership team is responsible for coordinating budget and resources management, opportunity evaluations and due diligences, project leaders and therapeutic area heads to support business strategy and projects progression and development.
In the Rare Disease unit, many collaborations with academic groups have been and will be built in the next future.
Good management of these collaborations is key to support business growth-future-strategy and networking.
Main Activities The Intern, reporting to the Project Leader, supports this role in the activation, maintenance and management/coordination of academic collaborations with activities related to the coordination and management of the partnership as follows.
starting from drafting the contract with the counterpart, continuing with the set up and start of the collaboration (for example, setting up and leading the kick off meeting) proceeding with efficient engagement and coordination of supporting functions (for example preclinical leader) maintaining the collaboration over time (participation and coordination of periodic meetings with the counterpart plus active participation to the discussions) updating the core team and top management on the progression of the collaborations with a proactive/participative approach Education Master's degree in Biology/Biotechnology.
Languages Fluent English (both spoken and written).
A study experience abrod will consider a plus.
Technical Skills Ability of scientific literature search, review and understanding Scientific knowledge of human physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical drug development Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office package is a minimum (Excel, Word, Power Point)  Knowledge of a planning tool (Microsoft Project or similar) is preferred Basic IT knowledge required Soft Skills Analytical skills Communication skills Planning and organizational skills Team working Contract and Benefit 6 months internship Monthly Reimbursement of Euros Free access to internal canteen for lunch and Meal vouchers for each day of remote activities  Free shuttle reserved to Chiesi employees from railway station to Chiesi HQ and/or free pass to the urban public service What we offer You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development.
Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best.
That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.