Quality Control Manager

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

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.

- Coordinate and supervise activities within the area and prioritize activities in case of conflict between simultaneous production lines / projects to ensure that the deliverables of each project are dealt in the team within the timeframes defined, with the appropriate quality and according to cGMP and that an outstanding service is provided to all customers (internal and external)

- Ensure that all TMs of the team have suitable training and qualifications to the work they perform

- Participate in client meetings, external and internal audits and Product/Project teams representing own area specialization

- Review and approve analytical test methods to be executed in own laboratory

- Review and approve reports prepared in own laboratory

- Check and approve raw material, intermediate and final product batches, stability samples, In Process and COL samples and/or all samples sent for QC from own laboratory

- Manage all defined stability programs in terms of protocl preparation, inventory management, analytical testing execution and data release

- Ensure all safety and quality events are investigated and root cause determined with CAPA’s identified and executed

- Coordinate the timely execution of the preventive maintenance program and execution of corrective maintenance.

- Keep up to date on new analysis techniques relevant to the laboratory, by means of literature, training, seminars or conferences

- Coordinate the TMs assigned to his/her area of responsibility, namely in terms of recruitment, integration, training needs and performance management in accordance with the company's HR policies, in order to ensure all TMs are aligned and motivated towards achieving Hovione's goals, values and culture by promoting their personal and professional development whilst maximizing productivity

- Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with area strategic objectives

- Monitor Communication´s budget, by controlling budget evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures

- Ensure compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others) within his/ her TMs

- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

- Masters’ degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or in similar Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Health Sciences fields

- Technical background preferred

- Typically requires 5 years of relevant experience in an Analytical Chemistry / Quality Control laboratory, preferably in a GMP environment

- Experience in leading others in project context

- Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.

- Track record of overachieving targets

- Possess solid knowledge of Analytical Chemistry / Quality Control principles and practices

- Knowledge and experience of GMP and ICH guidelines

- Good communication skills (verbal and written)

- Skilled at managing processes and tools - Fluency in English is a requirement

- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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