INTERN - Corporate Strategy

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Department: Strategy, Sustainability & Growth

Job Type: Intern

Business Area: Business Development & Strategic planning

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: Parma, IT

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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

Strategy, Sustainability & Growth

The Strategy, Sustainability, and Growth (SSG) Department is at the heart of defining our Group’s strategic direction and optimizing resource allocation to create long-term, sustained shared value for both the company and its stakeholders. By bringing together expertise across Global Strategy, Shared Value & Sustainability, Global Corporate Development, Competitive Intelligence, SKAI, the Center of Open Innovation and Competence, and Digital Health, SSG plays a unique and essential role in enabling the company’s growth and transformation.

Together, this integrated Function not only guides strategic decisions but also empowers the Company to innovate, grow, and deliver lasting value in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

About Corporate Strategy

Corporate Strategy supports Chiesi’s long-term success by defining strategic priorities, monitoring performance against ambitions, and helping leadership navigate key business choices. We work at the intersection of long-term vision, business performance and strategic decision-making, providing a broad perspective on the Group and its future evolution.

As an international team, we collaborate across functions, businesses and geographies, bringing together diverse perspectives and insights to turn complex business questions into clear strategic priorities and actionable plans. Working with Corporate Strategy offers the opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of the organization, understand the key drivers shaping Chiesi’s growth, and learn how strategic thinking is translated into real business decisions.

You will be involved in following activities

PMO & Strategic Planning Support

• Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of strategic initiatives across the organization.

• Maintain project plans, timelines, milestones and action trackers.

• Prepare progress updates and reporting materials for leadership reviews.

Strategic Communication

• Support the preparation of communication materials related to strategic initiatives and Group Strategy & Insight department.

• Help translate complex information into clear, impactful, and engaging messages.

• Coordinate the collection and consolidation of inputs from multiple stakeholders.

Team Operations

• Organize strategic documentation, meeting outputs and project repositories.

• Support workshop and trainings preparation and post-meeting follow-up activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and collaboration tools.

What you will gain

• Exposure to strategic decision-making processes and senior leadership discussions.

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

• Development of project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and international environment

You will need to have

• Master's degree student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and collaboration tools is a plus.

• Strategic mindset, with the ability to connect diverse information, identify patterns, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Curious and creative thinker, comfortable challenging assumptions and exploring innovative approaches to complex business questions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

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.