Global HSE 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

The HSE Global Compliance Director is a senior, independent oversight role responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously strengthening Hovione’s global Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance systems.  As the HSE Global Compliance Director you will ensure that all sites operate in full adherence to applicable regulations, internal standards, and major accident hazard prevention requirements—regardless of operational constraints or local decision‑making considerations.

As a key member of the Global HSE Leadership Team, the HSE Global Compliance Director will provide objective visibility to senior leadership on compliance performance, systemic risks, and emerging regulatory trends, serving as an impartial guardian of Hovione’s licence to operate.

• Develop and implement a global HSE compliance framework aligned with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and business objectives.

• Anticipate emerging regulatory and industry trends, proactively adapting policies, standards, and procedures to maintain best-in-class compliance.

• Define and govern global HSE compliance standards, ensuring consistent interpretation and application across all regions and sites.

• Establish independent compliance governance and oversight, providing objective insight into risks, gaps, and systemic vulnerabilities.

• Lead global compliance audits, inspections, and risk assessments, overseeing effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.

• Build and maintain a risk-based enterprise audit programme aligned to regulatory, operational, and strategic priorities.

• Develop compliance KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting to support informed decision-making and investment prioritisation.

• Act as a key regulatory interface, supporting sites during inspections and representing the company with authorities, customers, and industry bodies.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Legal, HR, and Engineering to embed clear accountability and compliance ownership.

• Drive compliance culture, capability building, and systems transformation, including digitalisation and modern compliance monitoring tools.

• 15+ years of HSE experience, including senior compliance, assurance, or governance leadership roles within high-hazard, highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or chemicals.

• Proven track record leading global or multi-site HSE compliance, audit, or regulatory assurance programmes.

• Deep expertise in international HSE regulatory frameworks and major accident hazard prevention requirements (e.g., Seveso/COMAH or equivalents).

• Strong capability in interpreting emerging regulations and evolving enterprise compliance frameworks, policies, and governance models proactively.

• Extensive experience managing regulatory inspections, external audits, and high-stakes compliance interactions, with a focus on systemic risk reduction and CAPA effectiveness.

• Independent, credible, and influential leader with exceptional analytical and communication skills, able to challenge senior stakeholders, drive organisational learning, and lead change with integrity.

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.