QC Specialist

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.

Defines and implements quality control techniques in order to verify the quality of raw materials, intermediate and end products as well as any other analytical services relevant to our client base and according to regulatory requirements. Manage and control all Quality Control activities in accordance with identified quality assurance standards, company procedures, client specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

• Manage and support quality control projects while ensuring compliance with GMP, operational standards, and legal regulations;
• Use analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) amongst others;
• Perform method development, validation, transfer, and reporting in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Address analytical challenges proactively, provide support across departments, and escalate unresolved issues;
• Ensure a seamless flow of information within teams and external stakeholders to maintain project efficiency;
• Investigate CAPAs, deviations, and incidents while assisting with audits and compliance reporting;
• Maintain hygiene, perform equipment calibrations, and accurately utilize laboratory information systems;
• Support the onboarding of new team members and contribute to the advancement of analytical chemistry expertise;
• Analyze and interpret laboratory data, ensuring accuracy in documentation and adherence to GLP standards;
• Make informed quality control decisions while supporting KPI generation and reporting processes;
• Uphold all GMP, HSE, and company-specific procedures, ensuring a safe and high-quality operational environment (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others);
• Assist with audits / investigations as required, following the instruction of QC Management.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar Chemistry, Biochemistry or Health Sciences field;
• Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory environment (mandatory);
• Hands-on experience in Analytical Chemistry and QC procedures (mandatory);
• Training and experience of GMP and ICH guidelines standards (mandatory);
• Knowledge on HPLC and GC, and familiarity with Empower Software (desirable);
• Strong understanding and knowledge of GMP practices, analytical theory and techniques;
• Fluency in English is a requirement;
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package;
• Good documentation skills and attention to detail.

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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