Sr. Clinical Research Scientist, Global Rare Diseases

Sr. Clinical Research Scientist, Global Rare Diseases - Temporary

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Date: 19 Oct 2026

Department: GRD Clinical Development

Business Area: R&D, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: Parma, IT

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 proced