HSE Associate

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.

Are you ready to make a real impact in a global pharmaceutical company committed to innovation and sustainability? At Hovione, we are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HSES Specialist to join our team in Portugal. In this role, you will help shape and implement our Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability programs, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for our employees and surrounding communities.

Your Role

As an HSES Specialist, you will:

• Implement HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines across your areas of expertise.
• Promote and ensure compliance with Hovione’s HSE and Sustainability standards, including major accident hazard prevention.
• Conduct and support incident investigations, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
• Perform regular site inspections and internal audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections, including communication with vendors and authorities.
• Deliver HSE training and awareness programs to internal teams.
• Monitor and report HSE performance indicators, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sustainability goals and projects.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in alignment with GMP, HSE, and company policies.

What You Bring:

• University degree in HSE, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety, or a related scientific field (mandatory).
• Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at Work (desired).
• Professional Certificate in Environmental Legislation (desired).
• 3–5 years of experience in HSE roles, ideally within industrial or pharmaceutical environments.
• Solid understanding of HSE principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management.
• Experience in audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage vendors, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant digital tools.

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.