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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;

Guarantees cGMP compliance in all activities and systems related to Projects and Products execution. Assures that working practices are streamlined and aligned with the actual needs of each project. Implements policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and to continuously improve the quality of products and operations throughout the products lifecycle. Provides global supplier qualification services in support of new product introduction and existing products. Collaborates with suppliers and Procurement to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations.   - Manage Quality Agreements with suppliers: preparation, interaction with supplier, improvements, workflow approval and revision - Prepare and review procedures, templates, aide-memoires and methodologies to standardize practices related to supplier’s qualification - Conduct quality due diligences to the suppliers proposed by the buyers - Perform supplier review assessments to assure compliance with Hovione requirements including verification of supplier questionnaires, declarations and certifications, audits output, quality agreements, quality review of product/ service provided and feedback from other team members - Approve/Reapprove supplier qualification processes (SMS) - Manage Customer Direct Buy (CDB) materials – Ensure, with each Project team QA member, that when materials or services suppliers are selected and qualified by customers the suppliers chosen comply with Hovione requirements - Manage or Participate in suppliers’ audits, executing the several audit steps - Issue complaints to suppliers and perform CAPA completions follow-up - Participate with internal project teams in investigations and root cause analysis determination to support supplier complaints - Participate in the definition of key performance indicators of the area - Collect supplier quality metrics for management oversight review and work to improve supplier quality metrics by driving improvement plans with suppliers - Participate in client audits and Health Authorities inspections, responding for procedures, methodologies, supplier qualification processes, complaints and all activities approved by SQA - Coach other areas of the organization on supplier qualification methodologies and requirements - Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner - Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems - Make quality and timely decisions within the supplier quality assurance tasks under her / his responsibility - Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues - 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) - Track supplier quality performance and report to management and suppliers - 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.

- 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 - 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 - 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 - Maintain an open communication with colleagues, identifying and reporting any production, HSE, quality or other issues to management according to the required processes - 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.

Performs procurement and sourcing functions which may include but are not limited to short and long-term category strategy development, supplier development and innovation enablement, commodity/services/goods procurement, outsourcing and vendor selection as well as project material sourcing/ planning/scheduling. Creates efficient integrated processes among internal functions and outside suppliers providing an efficient and transparent internal customer experience, compliant with quality assurance and sustainability requirements. Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis. Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating business and customers’ needs and requirements through the organization.   - Globally source and procure for specific categories of direct materials. - Develop, with the support of more senior professionals, the appropriate purchasing strategies for specific categories of direct materials to ensure continuity of supply, increased productivity, reduced costs, right quality levels and regulatory & legal compliance. Proactively seek and suggest improvement opportunities. - Develop Supplier’s relationships and trust and ensure the Company’s values are shared and aligned with Supplier’s values in order to establish long term relationships with suppliers who share values to enable the company to outperform competition. - Provide the organization with important insights on business, market conditions and the competitive landscape aiming at leveraging the global and local markets and differentiated sourcing strategies. - With the relevant support, develop, right size and maintain a robust and sustainable supply base to achieve the procurement goals in terms of financial performance, supplier quality, supply chain efficiency, security and sustainability whilst establishing solid, sustainable and reliable partnerships according to the supplier segmentation. - Establish relationships with the local key stakeholders to ensure procurement alignment with their objectives. Share and communicate the procurement strategies of the own portfolio of materials/services, gain feedback and obtain their support and resources to achieve both objectives. - Negotiate purchasing terms and conditions to ensure optimized financial performance of purchased direct materials and services and ensured compliance with the company's purchasing policy and working capital objectives. - Apply and develop knowledge of procurement and participate in area processes, procedures and projects with the guidance of more senior colleagues. - Perform to ensure all assigned tasks are delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner. - 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.

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)

Implements and manages the required guidelines and cGMPs for Hovione, providing LEAN based Quality Systems and Tools, controlled, harmonized and aligned with the company’s strategic plan, promoting a rigorous and continuous improvement culture to guarantee high quality compliant sites. Maintains active and efficient communication channels along the several Hovione sites, identifying Quality needs and improvements both from internal and external stakeholders. Evaluates, advises and provides services and technical support, internally and externally, related to the legal and scientific regulatory requirements in relation to product development, commercialization and optimization across the full product lifecycle to ensure compliance with both global and local regulatory legislation, guidelines, inspections, audits and other regulatory due diligence. Represents Hovione through communications and negotiations with regulatory authorities, preparing, submitting and managing all matters related to regulatory submissions and licensing for Hovione and customer products; and within professional associations, industry/trade groups.   - Assure the implementation of a Quality system (Project VMP, URSs, SOPs adoption, Q&V, Site Master File, QC) - Participate in Conceptual, Basic and Detailed design review of the project in order to assure the GMP Compliance against applicable Guidelines - Assure the application of QRM tools and methodologies for new standards - Assure regulatory counseling during project implementation - Review all documentation and be the quality representative in the discussion with INFARMED GARC and FDA CDER/OPQ - Prepare and be the host of regulatory inspections (e.g. INFARMED) - Evaluate the area resources needs (material and human) in line with Project strategy, vision and objectives - Maintain active and efficient communication channels with Corporate Quality functions, operational areas and with project stakeholders in order to accomplish project goals, with a spirit of collaboration, and mutual help and support - Promote the importance of a well-structured - Risk based approach through the applicability of the appropriate tools and methodologies - 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 DEPARTMENT 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.

- 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.    

Dedicated function focused on the development and implementation of the strategic plans and supporting initiatives necessary to realize the Corporate commitment to Sustainability. This function plays a key role in driving the changes needed for a sustainable future and acts to promote and monitor company performance in this area. Expected to have a high level of engagement with site and function leaders and promotes, motivates and supports an integrated company response on sustainability.   - Work with key internal stakeholders and/or external partners, driving alignment on sustainability project expectations. - Serve as the point of contact for external ESG stakeholders, providing effective communication to team members, cross-functional stakeholders, and other relevant parties. - Responsible for ESG client response & reporting including. program metrics and program benchmarks including annual reports and surveys. - Support the implementation and integration of ESG internal standards in all supplier touchpoints (i.e., Code of Conduct, RFPs, Contract Templates) - Work closely with business leaders to develop and embed ESG strategies into supply chain and ensures appropriate purchasing decisions are made with consideration of the ESG strategy. - Assist in the development of short & long-term ESG project plans, key deliverables, and milestones and provide support in working through project changes or roadblocks that need to be resolved - Support cross-functional teams in executing sustainability projects, monitoring and reporting on progress, and identifying necessary actions to achieve project goals. - Where appropriate, provide thought leadership on sustainability best practices to progress the Hovione ESG/Sustainability agenda and support the development of key initiatives - Provide support to monitor and evaluate external trends, including developing legislation and advocacy positions for insights to inform ongoing ESG strategy and practices. - Role may support the completion of external sustainability reporting activities, social responsibility surveys and other aspects related to sustainable procurement

- 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.