Key Project Manager

About Hovione

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, technology, and manufacturing 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?

Delivers win-win cost-effective solutions on time and in full through focused project teams speaking in one voice, working in an efficient and collaborative environment, thereby leading to long-term sustainability with satisfied stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, sponsors and team members. Lead the project teams, plan, set priorities, monitor and control, and take the decisions that result in delivery as per the agreed scope, budget and timeline. Maximizing financial performance and optimizing customer satisfaction are central to the function.

Manage the full range of projects in the allocated area and solve complex problems with full autonomy. Project assignment will always be based on business need, however, preferentially, projects assigned will have a higher degree of complexity and more significant business impact including

- a high cumulative sales / project cost value

- a high project control level

- a high customer segmentation level

- Effectively supports project TMs and coaches less experienced PMs to enhance company effectiveness and promote achievement of high standards within the organization.

- Proactively manage and take responsibility of the scope, cost, time and quality of each project assigned.

- Deliver the project objectives (e.g. results, processes, products) through a structured approach in alignment with industry or Company best practices.

- Lead the project team to take decisions and influence key stakeholders with integrity.

- Actively influence the project team composition and selection.

- Clarify project team roles and responsibilities and enable others to optimize their use of technical, management and leadership skills.

- Communicate proactively and effectively internally and externally, building rapport with key stakeholders.

- Build and sustain motivation of the project TMs and positive dynamics within the project team.

- Give timely and specific feedback to the project TMs regularly, both positive and constructive.

- Propose innovative solutions, including processes and tools adjusted to the organization and market needs.

- Demonstrate track record in project management.

- Solve complex problems with full autonomy.

- Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data and regarding a wide array of subjects.

- Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and address roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals.

- Coach project team members to enhance company effectiveness and promote achievement of high standards within the organization.

- Comply with all applicable 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).

- 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.

- Minimum degree level qualification required. Master´s degree in Science or Engineering, or related field highly desired. Alternative business-related qualification (e.g. MBA) allied to customer facing experience

- Project Management qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent) or education (highly advantageous)

- Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience in an operational and / or scientific area within the Industry (highly desirable)

Technical background preferred, or experience working in the Pharmaceutical Industry, especially CDMO environment

- Able to demonstrate mastery of Project Management processes and tools through significant experience in a PM function (mandatory)

- Proven experience in leading others in project context

- Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.

- Track record of overachieving targets

- Possess extensive knowledge of project management principles and practices and is able to effectively share them with others

- Able to solve complex problems with full autonomy

- Able to convey difficult messages with autonomy and is able to build a trusting relationship

- Able to make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data

- Able to make decisions regarding prioritization of tasks, planning, quality of deliverables and topics to communicate to external partners

- Able to manage risk and uncertainty; anticipating roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the plan and proactively inform the customer when any changes and / or challenges

- Able to carry out a risk – impact analysis of project resources, including human resources, equipment, materials and raw materials to plan for success

- Able to demonstrate commercial acumen, sees the big picture and understands the impact of decisions on the business

- Advanced people coaching and mentoring skills

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

- Good communication skills (verbal and written), allied to good presentation skills demonstrated towards senior customer representatives but also internal stakeholders, including Senior Management of the Company

- Skilled at managing complex processes and tools

- Fluency in English is a requirement

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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