Global Operational Excellence Principal

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

• Contribute to the development of the Six Sigma Roadmap to deliver the long term needs of the organisation by leading the establishment systems such as:
• • Problem Solving and Six Sigma strategy deployment
  • Capabilities Increase by Training and Coaching new Green and Black belts

• Lead and/or facilitate Six Sigma improvement programs
• Design program charter and program roadmap
• Define the governance model of the program
• Guide the program team to achieve the results
• Play a leading role in the establishment of a culture and mindset of continuous improvement across the business.
• Influence team members across all levels of the organisation to adopt a new ways of working.
• Coach team members to develop their continuous improvement skills.
• Implement the systems to reinforce a new way of working.
• Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems, and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others).
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

• University, or equivalent, qualification in a field of Science or Engineering or similar scientific field (mandatory).
• 6 Sigma black belt or equivalent experience (mandatory)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Industry related Continuous Improvement / 6 Sigma Initiatives and in the application of cGMP´s, ICH/CFR guidelines, ISO Norms and Industrial Safety guidelines.
• Strong Leadership and Influencing skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Demonstrated track record of process optimization, continuous improvement, and business transformation projects.
• Demonstrated skills in training and coaching others.
• Knowledge and application of statistical tools with the ability to train and coach others.
• Fluency in English is a requirement.
• To be based in Lisbon area
• Availability to travel, mainly to the manufacturing sites, up to 25% of the year.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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