Supply Chain Director

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 and develop the site supply chain team using servant leadership principles, promoting a culture of coaching, accountability, and alignment with corporate strategy and values.
• Ensure execution of all end-to-end supply chain activities (transportation, warehouse, import/export, distribution, planning) with a focus on long-term performance and creative problem-solving.
• Manage and execute supply chain projects that improve operational processes and systems across the site.
• Drive standardization and best practice implementation across functions and sites by partnering with corporate and local teams, fostering continuous improvement and harmonization.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and team performance management, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with strategic goals.
• Define and lead strategic initiatives to address complex supply chain challenges, working closely with production, R&D, maintenance, and engineering departments.
• Define, implement, and monitor inventory targets, KPIs, and metrics, ensuring strong governance and data-driven decision-making.
• Support the creation and control of supply chain budgets and resource planning, including variance analysis and corrective action planning.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and internal quality systems, while maintaining accurate documentation and safe working practices.

• 10+ years of supply chain experience within a manufacturing industry, ideally in the pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (technical background preferred), with
• Proven leadership and coaching capabilities, with a track record in developing people and achieving performance targets.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain principles, tools, and best practices across Planning & Control (e.g., S&OP, materials planning, master data), Logistics, and Warehouse/Shipping.
• Strong process and time management skills, able to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Solid understanding of applicable regulations, international trade policies, and insurance in a global supply chain context.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with fluency in both Portuguese English and the ability to work in compliance with internal procedures and external standards.

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.