Context

Chiesi is a global organization committed to advancing medical research and developing innovative therapies for the betterment of human health. Our Global Clinical Development team embodies this mission by integrating cutting-edge science and incorporating the patient’s perspective to generate robust clinical evidence. We strive to enhance patients’ well-being and quality of life through the continuous development of effective treatments. As one cohesive team, we work passionately to accelerate the delivery of therapeutic solutions, collaborating with patients, the medical community, and partners worldwide while embracing innovative and sustainable approaches.

Purpose of the role:

Improving the lives of patients through innovative clinical research. Effective treatments and improved outcomes rely on integrating patient feedback efficiently and in real time. From research to launch, we need to connect with patients, clinicians, and advocacy groups to accelerate our understanding of patient priorities, creating opportunities to solve unmet needs in new markets and developing activities to match patient values and priorities.
The R&D Patient Engagement & Projects Intern will operate within the R&D Patient Engagement team (PET), most members of which are based in Parma. We are looking for real team players, attracted to working in an international environment, organised, highly detail-oriented, and motivated. Prior knowledge of rare diseases is not required. As part of the team, the intern will support the R&D PET to maintain and increase awareness of Patient Engagement impact throughout the Chiesi AIR, RARE and CARE franchise projects at R&D level and help in promoting the importance of clinical research for patients living with these diseases.

Main Activities

• Support patient engagement internal website implementation (website content development, functionality, search & optimization) with external provider
• Support in developing digital campaigns for clinical study website including design, tracking and optimization.
• Identify and contribute to the implementation of global or regional initiatives for promoting innovation in clinical research that can enhance the study efficiency, data quality, and patient experience.
• Drive the implementation of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) tactics and strategies in the assigned disease area/clinical study.
• Act as the main point of contact between R&D Patient Engagement and internal functions (Clinical Programs, Clinical Operations, Patient Advocacy, Procurement, Communications, Public Affairs, Core Team, Regulatory Affairs, R&D Departments, Legal & Compliance).
• Maintain relationships with patient engagement organizations.
• Stay current with regulatory guidelines and industry trends related to patient engagement and innovation in clinical research.
• Map and update SOPs and KPIs to embed patient engagement in R&D activities.
• Support in budget management and cross-functional teams as appropriate

Education

Master degree in scientific or heathcare discipline or relevant field Business /Life Sciences

Languages

Fluent in English. A study experience abrod will be consider a plus

Technical Skills

• Excellent proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of clinical research operations across multiple study phases (Phase I-IV) and GCP guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of project management
• Comprehensive understanding of drug development process.
• Passion for improving the lives of patients through innovative clinical research.

Soft Skills

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