Drug Product Operations Process Engineer

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.

• Support and mentor production teams to optimize drug product manufacturing processes, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity;
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues related to equipment and drug product processes, implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and quality;
• Monitor and analyze production data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures;
• Participate in client visits as a technical expert, providing insights into our operational processes;
• Prepare and review manufacturing process documentation, including batch production records, campaign reports, change controls, operating manuals/procedures, mass balance sheets, bill of materials, cost proposals, validation plans, validation reports, and other GMP-related documentation for all processes run in operations;
• Update Line Managers and team members on relevant occurrences and trends that may significantly impact Area KPIs;
• Provide training and guidance to team members to achieve production objectives and enhance their skills and knowledge;
• Coordinate tech-transfers and process improvement projects for established and new processes, utilizing the best available technology, practices, and tools;
• Act as a technical expert on operational activities;
• Train, coach, and manage operational teams to ensure adherence to standards developed by Hovione and encourage individual ownership towards achieving overall team goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field;
• Proven experience and knowledge working within the pharmaceutical industry and/or or Drug Product (area of production) processes like compounding, coating, tableting, granulation or encapsulation;
• Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory requirements;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure;
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent the company to clients;
• Experience in technical manufacturing support;
• Strong interpersonal, team-oriented skills, self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution;
• Competent English (written and verbal);
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of SAP Intermediate;
• Availability to work in shifts.

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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