Senior Project 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.

Hovione are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of cost-effective, timely, and high-quality project outcomes. Operating within a collaborative and structured environment.

As the Senior Project Manager you will ensure alignment across all key stakeholders—including customers, suppliers, sponsors, and internal teams—through clear communication and effective coordination. The role involves planning, setting priorities, monitoring progress, and making informed decisions to deliver projects in line with defined scope, budget, and timelines. A commitment to optimizing customer satisfaction and enhancing financial performance is essential to supporting the long-term success of the organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage medium - to high - complexity pharmaceutical projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Take full ownership of project scope, budget, timelines, and quality across all assigned initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering accountability, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee team composition, clarify roles, and optimize use of technical and leadership capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build trust and maintain alignment.
• Drive project delivery using structured methodologies and best practices tailored to CDMO environments.
• Monitor and manage risks, proactively addressing roadblocks to ensure project continuity.
• Support team performance through regular, constructive feedback and motivation strategies.
• Apply advanced project management tools, methodologies, and decision-making based on robust data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and internal policies while upholding a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree required; Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Or MBA with client-facing experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in operational or scientific Project roles within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in a CDMO environment.
• Hybrid working with an on-site presence required in Lisbon, Portugal.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or formal PM training is highly desirable.
• Strong technical background or proven experience in spray drying, drug development and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated mastery of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven leadership experience in cross-functional project teams.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with change and uncertainty.
• Strong decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Fluent in English with strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.

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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