IT Data Analytics 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.

The IT Data & Analytics Manager is responsible for defining and executing the data analytics strategy at Hovione. This role leads a team of data professionals and oversees the development and implementation of data platforms, analytics tools, and AI-driven solutions to support business decision-making and digital transformation.

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the data analytics roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact data initiatives.

Data Analytics & AI Enablement

• Oversee the development of dashboards, reports, and predictive models.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and AI to optimize business processes.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility across domains.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and internal policies.

Project & Change Management

• Lead large-scale data platform implementations and integrations.
• Manage change initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Vendor & Budget Oversight

• Manage relationships with software vendors and analytics partners.
• Develop and oversee the IT budget for data initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization using AI.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in data science and enterprise systems.

People Management

• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team.
• Align team objectives with Hovione’s strategic goals and values.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years in IT leadership roles, with 3+ years focused on data and analytics.
• Proven experience managing global data and AI/ML platforms.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in data analytics and BI tools (e.g., AWS Quicksight).
• Strong understanding of business processes across Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, and Compliance.
• Experience with cloud-based enterprise solutions and modern data architectures.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Strong project management and vendor negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

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.