INTERN - Traslational Chemistry & Technology Innovation Lab Tech

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 Research & Development

Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D project and portfolio management.  Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).

Who we are looking for

The Translational Chemistry & Technology Innovation Unit (TC&TI) is part of the Chemistry Research and Drug Discovery department in the Preclinical Research areas.

The role of the TC&TI is to identify and develop new chemical reactivities and innovative strategies to support the internal medicinal chemistry projects by new chemical entities synthesis. Our Unit is looking for a young and strongly motivated new graduate in Chemistry that is ready to take a challenge in organic chemistry innovation field.

Training to acquire and develop advance organic chemistry knowledge (radical chemistry)

Lab training to acquire ability in experimental photo-electro chemistry

Pianification of the synthetic activities to support medicinal chemistry project

Medicinal chemistry meeting attendance to acquire knowledge in Medicinal Chemistry

Chemistry meeting attendance to identify and develop more sustainable synthetic route for clinical candidate scale up.

Master's degree in chemistry or Ph. D. student in organic chemistry or/and medicinal chemistry.

Experimental thesis in organic chemistry (at least 6 months) will be consider a plus.

Good knowledge of organic chemistry

Basic expertise in NMR and LC-MS techniques.

Basic knowledge of Scientific database (SciFinder, Reaxys).

6 months internship 
Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros
Meal vouchers for each day of remote activities
Free access to internal canteen for lunch
Free shuttle reserved to Chiesi employees from railway station to Chiesi HQ and/or free pass to the urban public service

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.