INTERN - Business Development - Partnership Management

Date: Jan 23, 2026

Department: Strategy, Sustainability & Growth

Job Type: Intern

Business Area: Business Development & Strategic planning

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 Corporate Functions

At Chiesi, the Corporate Functions serve as drive and support for the Group's business operations. Encompassing key areas such as Global Finance, Global Procurement, Global ICT, Global Human Resources, Global Legal, Compliance & IP, and Global Communications & Public Affairs, these functions ensure consistency, efficiency, and operational integrity.

Complementing these functions, the Transformation Office is responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of the organization. It promotes an integrated, digital, and customer-centric approach, supporting growth, efficiency, and value creation in an increasingly data-driven world. The Transformation Office ensures coherence between vision and execution, acting as a catalyst for change across the entire organization.

The Strategy, Sustainability & Growth Department is also part of the Corporate Functions. It includes areas such as Global Strategy, SV&S and Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, and other key capabilities. It is accountable for defining the 'One Chiesi' Strategy and allocating resources to create long-term, sustainable, shared value for the Group and its stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

Why this internship stands out

If you are curious about how global partnerships work across different geographies, cultures and organizations, this role places you right at the center of it.

As part of the Business Development team, within the Alliance Management function, you will contribute to making strategic collaborations successful. This includes supporting the negotiation and implementation of agreements, helping translate contracts into concrete activities, keeping projects on track, and ensuring that both parties meet their commitments.

Our Partnerships span multiple regions and involve teams with diverse ways of working, communication styles, and business cultures.

In this internship, you will support the Alliance Management Leads in coordinating collaboration activities and gain visibility into the management of strategic partnerships.

You will learn how to navigate this complexity and make collaboration smoother, measurable, and scalable.

In short: you'll be part of the team that connects people, priorities, and processes, globally.

This is what you will do

• Collaboration Support

You will support the Alliance Team in orchestrating key activities across internal functions and external stakeholders, with a strong focus on tools, processes and governance that enable global collaborations.

• Support to Collaboration Tools and Processes

You will help the Alliance Management team ensure that internal tools and processes used to manage collaborations run smoothly.

• Partnership Health Surveys

These surveys help assess the quality of collaboration with strategic global partners. In this area you will prepare, launch, track and follow up on surveys with partners to facilitate analysis by Alliance Managers

• Alliance Risk database Support

The Alliance team maintains a centralized internal database to track partnership-related risks.

You will need to have

• Economics or Business Administration, Law or Mangagement Engineering or Degree in Life Sciences

• Fluent English

• Proactive mindset and attitude to problem-solving approach

• Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to learn through hands-on experience

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several priorities with guidance

• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders (& cultures)

What you will learn

• How global alliances are governed across discovery, development and commercial stages

• How to translate business needs into system requirements, testing and rollouts

• How partnership execution impacts portfolio, pipeline and company growth

Contract and Benefit

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.