Hovione Graduate Development Programme 2025

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.

Hovione has now launched its search for the organisation’s next generation of leaders through its 2025 Graduate Development Programme.

Commencing September 2025, the Hovione Graduate Development Programme will be specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the business skills and experience needed to excel in a leading Pharmaceutical company.

As part of the programme, which will include exposure to multiple disciplines and business units, successful candidates will also benefit from guided mentorship from within the business. 

In addition to taking part in critical project work and receiving real responsibilities, candidates on the programme will also participate in continued professional development through a mix of structured classroom training and self-directed learning modules with an external development body.

Our programme will be 18 months in duration, and will offer a unique opportunity to grow and accelerate your career.

As a Hovione Graduate you will:

• Progress through a defined programme getting first-hand knowledge of our business.
• Expand your technical ability in a progressive and innovative working environment.
• Broaden your skills through personal development courses.
• Receive on-the-job training and mentoring from senior colleagues.
• Receive an extremely competitive salary.
• Benefit from free membership with our Sports & Social club
• Benefit from subsidised canteen, serving breakfast, lunch and snacks.

We are hiring highly qualified graduates across multiple disciplines and functions with a view of developing our future leadership and technical expert talent pool.

• Honours degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• Demonstrated success in previous work experience, Co-op placement or extracurricular activities
• An ambitious and innovative team player with strong problem solving skills

Take the first step towards a meaningful career!

Closing Date for Applications: 7th January 2025

Interviews:  January 2025

Start Date: September 2025

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.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives
Hovione does not accept unsolicited résumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral. Thank you for your understanding.