Production Senior Manager

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.

Enables the efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including highly potent compounds, in compliance with applicable cGMP and HSE regulations and in accordance with business requirements. Responsible for the definition, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems, aiming at full adherence to pre-established production schedules while managing internal resources (people & equipment) and fulfilling customer requirements.

•  Prepare all manufacturing plans for the production lines under his (her) responsibility, managing resources allocation and assigning the members responsible (when applicable) for specific tasks
• Establish the annual objectives for all his (her) direct reports and follow up accordingly
• Support the assessment workflow during projects business evaluation / technical introduction to the area
• Develops areas of human expertise regarding manufacturing execution, in all its components (technical and soft skills)
• Survey the working conditions of the facilities under his (her) responsibility, making proposals for need of investment and coordinating the implementation of the necessary actions to ensure a robust and reliable operation
• Enforce fulfillment of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HSEE policy, by conducting inspections and liaising with other Areas
• Coordinate the implementation of new procedures or the change of existing ones, according to ruling COPs and SOPs
• Coordinate and assure on time preventive maintenance program execution and effective / efficient corrective maintenance, for facilities under his (her) responsibility
• Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with the area’s strategic objectives
• Monitor Area´s budget, by controlling budget evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures

•  Masters degree or degree in a field of Science or Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Typically requires 5-7 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Fine Chemistry, Particle Engineering and/or Drug Product under a cGMP’s environment
•  Proven experience in leading others in project context
• Possess extensive knowledge of Organic Chemistry, Particle Engineering technologies or Scale-up of Chemical Engineering operations; as well as of cGMP’s and HSEE principles and practices and is able to effectively share them with others
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down

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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