About us

Chiesi Group

Chiesi is a global biopharma company focused on respiratory health, rare diseases, and specialty care. We combine science, innovation and empathy to improve lives sustainably, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp using business as a force for good—for today’s patients, tomorrow’s generations, and the world we all share.

Our reach extends far beyond our roots in Parma, Italy, with over 30 affiliates and around 7,500 employees around the world. We take great care to create a workplace where our people are happy to bring their unique individual talents, united by a shared purpose and collaborative spirit.

Our research teams in Italy, France, the U.S., Canada, China, the U.K., and Sweden work side by side to turn top-notch science and insights into innovative products and solutions for better health outcomes and hope for a happier future. Still, we know that our real strength isn’t our size, it’s in the impact we make.

Chiesi Australia

At Chiesi Australia, we believe that healthcare isn’t just about medicine, it’s about humanity. Our focus is on respiratory health, specialty care and rare disease - helping people live healthier and better lives in ways that respect both our communities and our planet.

Imagine a mother watching her pre-term baby take their first fragile breath; A caregiver searching for answers to a rare diagnosis; A person finding it difficult to simply breathe.

These are the moments that shape our purpose. We see every patient as a person, someone with their own story, loved ones, and dreams for the future. That’s why we believe true care goes beyond medicine.

Founded by Dr Giacomo Chiesi, a visionary chemist with a passion for research and innovation, the company began as a small pharmaceutical laboratory in 1935. The surname Chiesi (pronounced “kee-eh-zee”) proudly reflects our Italian heritage.

Guided by care for people and the world we share, we foster a culture where everyone is valued. Collaboration, respect and agility shape how we work with each other, with our partners, and across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to patients spans every stage of life. We partner with Australian healthcare and patient advocacy professionals to co-create solutions that support wellbeing, not just through innovative therapies, but through holistic solutions that treat patients as people first. We build long-term engagements grounded in trust, empathy, and shared purpose.

We also believe that companies should stand for something greater than profit. We want to be a force for good, using our business to create lasting, positive change for people and the planet. That means striving to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We’re learning, evolving, and staying mindful of the impact we make. Sustainability isn’t a side initiative; it’s a journey we’re on together, woven into our operating model and reflected in how we collaborate to create meaningful, lasting change.