VSL - Automation Lead

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.

• Lead site-specific projects and maintain site automation;
• Prepare detailed execution plans and provide technical oversight during implementation;
• Ensure that project designs align with global standards and guidelines;
• Elaborate functional design specifications, ensuring alignment with global engineering standards and project requirements;
• Contribute to the design review phase of engineering projects to ensure that adequate technical solutions are incorporated;
• Coordinate with the standards team and site support team to streamline implementation;
• Plan in advance to ensure the availability of necessary resources, balancing resources between multiple ongoing projects;
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, HSE, and other regulatory requirements;
• Perform change control assessments and ensure proper authorization for scope changes;
• Issue, approve, and coordinate commissioning and qualification-related documentation;
• Report and escalate any relevant deviations to plans or objectives, managing risk and uncertainty;
• Develop knowledge within the engineering team and play a lead role in defining area processes, procedures, and projects;

• University degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or similar scientific field;
• Extensive experience in installation management or equipment qualification, preferably with a focus in chemical plants or Pharmaceutical industry;
• Training and experience of GMP and HSE practices (mandatory);
• Advanced knowledge of equipment (Mechanical, E&I), of Quality, cGxPs, ICH, ISPE and ISO guidelines as well as experience on their application;
• Fluency in written and verbal English;
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down;
• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data.

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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