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- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of policies, frameworks, and/or tools in one or more of the following areas of HR: talent management, performance management, talent acquisition & employer branding and learning & development; - Support the roll-out of HR initiatives across multiple locations; - Carry out data analysis and reporting;

Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of compounds, including drug substances, drug product intermediates and drug product. Recommends the analytical characterization package (Chemical, physical, performance) and controls the quality and accuracy of the data in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the Analytical area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios.   - Conduct routine tasks with regular supervision - Operate basic equipment and/or machinery - Follow detailed instructions - Resolve routine issues and report non-routine tasks to others - Rigorously, accurately, efficiently and professionally execute and record all activities in accordance with the applicable requirements and guidelines at RD analytical development laboratories, quality operational standards / procedures and legal regulations and following instructions received from ascending colleagues - Testing may be required for the following (non-exhaustive) sample types; in-process control, intermediates, raw materials, new supplier samples, stability (informal) and finished products in a RD analytical development environment - Strive for Right First Time and Productivity in all assigned tasks - Follow safe operating and high-quality performance, alerting peers and ascending colleagues to any potential risks and suggesting optimizations or improvements - Develop and accumulate strong analytical technical expertise - Display professionalism to colleagues - Maintain all checklists, laboratory records and notebooks in which he/she is involved to an acceptable standard and in accordance with Hovione internal procedures - Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping within the laboratory - Perform routine calibration, verification and applicable preventive/corrective maintenance of designated laboratory instruments - Issue notifications for maintenance/repair to qualified areas, requesting consumables whenever needed - Comply with the high standards in R&D analytical development Laboratories. - Ensure appropriate communication with other internal departments in relation to analytical work by using the appropriate Hovione processes - Undertake any additional tasks to support the laboratory activities as and when required - Seek out additional information when one feels that the available information is not enough - Follow all periodic performance review requirements, including completion of the self-assessment. - Maintain an open communication with colleagues, identifying and reporting any production, HSE, quality or other issues to management according to the required processes - Suggest and participate in improvements in the area in which the team member is assigned - 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.

Defines and implements procedures and processes to assure that Hovione Computerized systems are fit for purpose and comply with applicable quality and data integrity standards, documenting evidence that these can perform effectively and reproducibly to meet predetermined specifications and data integrity requirements to manufacture a product when operated within established parameters. Works collaboratively with colleagues to support the design of test strategies and methodologies for qualification and validation application, by developing and deploying best practices.   - Test all computerized systems to demonstrate its compliance with internal and external guidelines (such as 21CFR Part 11, GAMP, EU, PIC/s and ICH)  - Participate in project teams that require expertise in Computerized Systems. - Apply a risk-based approach throughout the life cycle of the Computerized Systems taking into account patient safety, data integrity and product quality  - Implement the defined policies for Computerized Systems life cycle Management  - Perform validation activities of the Computerized System projects and provide the necessary guidance to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Industry Standards throughout systems’ life cycle  - Implement data integrity principles during the Computerized System life cycle, as defined - Collaborate in the definition of the required Qualification and Validation strategies for different Computerized Systems: Analytical equipment, Manufacturing equipment, DCS, PLC and other stand-alone software  - Issue, review and approve protocols and reports (i.e., DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ), relating to the Validation of Computerized Systems and other validation/qualification documents  - Review/approve/close corporate Computerized System change controls, deviations, incidents submitted by any Department/Site, to ensure that the system is maintained in an accurate, validated, and compliant state - Review/approve documentation regarding Computerized Systems data integrity and its life cycle management  - Provide training and coaching in quality culture and data integrity principles regarding Computerized Systems. - Support internal, external/ customers’ audits and health authorities’ inspections. - Perform assigned tasks as planned and deliver on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner  - Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems  - Execute professional activities in 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)

- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistical operations being accountable for the imports and exports of goods and also information flows supporting these operations; - Manage inventory, warehousing operations, regulate warehouse space, including reception, pathway, sampling, dispensing and arrange shipments, and local transportation to ensure an efficient supply of goods; - Be an advocate for safe operating and high-quality performance, alerting ascending colleagues to any potential risks and suggesting process optimizations or improvements; - Ensure activities are carried out in compliance with cGMP, HSE, cGDP and all other required processes, legal requirements in the country of operation, complying with and enforcing all Hovione processes and good practice; - Dispense raw materials in line with Production requirements and assure it is done according to the procedures in place; - Monitor and control temperature and/or humidity for each storage location as required; - Perform the physical inventory checking according to the required schedule or procedure; - Ensure the correct identification and use of equipment (labels, plates, logbooks etc.); - Ensure correct and in full completion of documentation (e.g. record forms, logbooks); - Use computer programs correctly (including but not limited to email, SAP, LIMS and XNET).

- Build, lead, and mentor a team of functional academy leads - Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Hovione Functional Academies. - Responsible for orchestrating the design, execution, deployment, and continuous improvement of functional academies aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of our team members across various functional areas. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and external partners to ensure the success of each academy. - Oversee the design and development of curriculum for each academy, ensuring alignment with industry standards, best practices, and organizational objectives. - Oversee and monitor the deliveries against the deployment plan, risks and mitigation actions to ensure success of each academy. - Manages, reports and works with internal stakeholders for collaboration and alignment. - Work closely with subject matter experts to create engaging and impactful learning materials. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including functional representatives and HR, to understand specific training needs and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. - Works with each academy lead to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and relevant metrics for each academy (and/or key programs within each) and assess their impact on individual and organizational performance.    

- Establish annual plans for improvement in accordance with past performance and company strategic goals; - Define long term targets for Business Transformation Implementation; - Mentor and facilitate teams that are implementing projects and problem solving; - Coach functional area teams in their daily communication meetings, ensuring that defined methods are properly used in all areas; - Coach Lean Leaders and/or Six Sigma Green Belts; - Develop Operational Excellence Training Program and run training sessions across all levels of the company; - Develop a Continuous Improvement (CI) process in the plant that is visible to all e.g. through indicators, working methods and visual management; - Lead projects that result in major business process improvements for the company; - Track and report project results to management, internally and externally; - Work closely with Project Sponsor and Operational Excellence Director to continuously review process and to eliminate barriers in projects; - Ensure that process improvements stay in place over time and assure their sustainability; - Develop site culture initiatives to establish and maintain the operational excellence culture; - Support the execution of Operational Excellence Maturity Assessment and other benchmarking exercises; - Manage complex projects with significant impact on business; - Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data.

- Defines and implements business processes that assess overall performance, identify business drivers, benchmark against relevant KPIs, identify improvement opportunities and promote business process optimization. - Defines, produces timely and challenges reports that address performance against budget, profitability, cost, efficiency and risk. - Prepare, monitor and control the annual departmental budget under responsibility to ensure expenditure is in line with the company business plan - Administer all departmental financial and operational information in the appropriate systems - Develop and monitor business performance metrics for the department, acting as a partner of managers and directors and understanding the department or area strategic challenges - Execute regular and specific complex reports for the department related with operational and financial KPIs, as requested by managers and directors - Conduct forecasts with financial and operational information - Support project managers within the department, analyzing project costs to ensure that budgeted costs are in compliance - Conduct specific analysis related with the department, improving data reporting and analysis - Provide financial and accounting advice to directors and managers within the department - Master controlling processes and tools - Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business - Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data - Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals - Execute professional activities in 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)

- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of compounds, including drug substances, drug product intermediates and drug product. - Recommend the analytical characterization package (Chemical, physical, performance) and control the quality and accuracy of the data in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. - Promote the scientific excellence and innovation in the Analytical area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios. - Perform project analytical tasks for complex projects including: method development, method and specification creation; method transfer, protocols and reports preparation. - Solve complex project analytical problems - Determine the amount of work that is required to accomplish a scope of work and propose solutions that meet and exceed the Client’s expectations - Discuss actively with customers on technical and scientific issues - Prepare and discuss complex product specifications - Conduct and supervise analytical investigations and contribute in the definition and implementation of corrective actions - Support audits and client visits - Evaluate and approve materials, supplier/qualification - Master Analytical Chemistry processes and tools - Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business - Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data - Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals - Execute professional activities in 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) - 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.

- As subject matter expert you will lead multiple pharmaceutical development projects to ensure effective collaboration between internal & external stakeholders to meet the objectives of Hovione and our clients. - Developing drug product manufacturing processes for oral drug products, including scale up, technology transfer and design space definition. - Promote innovation by identifying, evaluating, and recommending new technologies and/or methodologies for Hovione. - Strive to maintain Hovione as specialists in the field of Oral Drug Product Development through patents and scientific papers. - Keep up to date with current global trends in the pharmaceutical industry, using this information to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth/investments. - Select, evaluate, and make recommendations for new equipment to ensure practices and methodologies are aligned with state-of-the-art for pharmaceutical development. - Create a knowledge sharing environment by mentoring the wider team in their experiments and by expanding their technical/theoretical knowledge and experience.