We are looking for an Editor, with a good sense of what makes an interesting angle to a narrative to support our internal and external content strategy. You will plan, write, review and edit content. The successful candidate will be able to make suggestion of approaches that address the business needs and meet quality and accuracy standards. The goal is to provide exceptional, informative and engaging content for both internal and external communications.
- Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations.
- Suggest and create content and generate headline ideas in alignment -company objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee final result in terms of layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors.
- Write, Proofread, edit or improve stories or pieces.
- Comply with ethical guidelines.
- Meet deadlines and budget requirements.
- Ensure that documents comply with Hovione's style guide and meet regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with authors and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity of documents.
- Work closely with project teams to meet project timelines.
- Manage document workflow and tracking.
- Assist with training and mentoring the organization in best practices.
- Maintain and regularly update a pricing history database, putting the right process and systems in place to systematically capture this information about price Vs assessed cost for each bid signed.
- Perform financial evaluation to assess pricing action effectiveness (pricing consistency studies)
- Analyse financial impact of price approach in view of overall history as well as profitability of customer
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- Assist with pricing negotiations of customers’ proposals
- Support the prepare (and validation) of the Best and Final Offer (BAFO)
- Manage total pricing procedure, enhance processes to make most of efficiencies and ensure timely response to market conditions.
- Lead and direct pricing strategy formulation and take necessary pricing actions to enhance profitability, ensuring integrity and accuracy in all pricing matters.
- Track market trends and keeping up to date on prices set by competitors
- Conduct oral presentations, field research and cost revisions. This also requires thinking about the going rates for similar products in the industry, in order to remain competitive.
- Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data
- Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks 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).
• Actively engage and provide professional support to project teams in the areas of Project Controls;
• Contribute as SME to the development of governance, processes, and training materials related to Engineering Controls;
• Where appropriate, supports project reviews in the Engineering Controls field, to ensure that large projects follow and apply the Engineering Controls related guidelines;
• Prepare schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis;
• Assist with review and development, issuance and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required for their project tracking;
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues;
• Define the work scope and prepare overall schedules and budgets on various sized projects. Assists in developing requirements for budgeting standards;
• Develops and implements requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports;
• Develops required jobhour expenditure for assigned disciplines or specialties. Assists in determining leveling decisions. Performs quantity and manpower resource loading for assigned schedules;
• Maintain and control budgets from design concept through to project completion;
• Develops and monitors short term (2-4 week) engineering, procurement, construction schedules;
• Monitors schedule deviation for assigned disciplines or specialties including subcontractor submittals and recommends corrective action/workaround solutions for project considerations;
• Identify and evaluate potential changes and review of contractor invoices;
• Coordinate implementation plan with project site teams and escalate areas of misalignment and improvement;
• Examine requests for budget revisions, recommend approval or denial and draft correspondence;
• Present results of cost analysis to Program Director & CAPEX committee;
• Ensure alignment with the client's portfolio controls governance and objectives;
• Assist with update to projections on cash flows, staffing plans and contingency usage;
• Support the change control process, establishing the necessary forms, logs and expediting methods;
• 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;
• Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required.
Responsibility over the development, scale-up, registration/validation of drug substance, particle engineering and drug development programs in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. Oversees the manufacturing process for clinical or commercial supplies of materials in cooperation with areas and supports safety/hazard analysis and other technical support areas as required. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios.
- Actively contributes to the development and implementation of Hovione’s strategy for the area and the standardization of best practices
- Supervise projects within the area, proving technical expertise and best practices to the area TMs and ensuring the right networks are developed, internally and externally
- Assess potential future activities from a scientific perspective and estimate the resources required, including costs estimation
- Review complex projects within the area to promote innovative approaches that can lead to the generation of IP (patents or trade secrets)
- Liaise with key customers, supporting the Sales Team, to guarantee an informed discussion about Hovione technical competencies and capabilities
- Ensure there is a continuous improvement mindset in the project implementation to enhance productivity, decrease costs and deliver the best service to our customers
- Speak at Scientific Events and represent the company in international scientific forums
- Address gaps in technical competencies by coaching and developing team members with the area
- Lead multiple work fronts and ensure the implementation of best practice improvements within the area
- Show business acumen, see the big picture and understand the impact of decisions on the business
- Is regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within the company
- 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
Builds and maintains effective long-term relationships and a high level of satisfaction with key senior-level decision makers and influencers at an assigned group of customer accounts that may include major strategic customers within a geographic or industry focus. Identifies, develops and typically closes new sales opportunities. Creates demand for the organization’s products and services by raising their profile with customers. Achieves revenue targets by increasing revenue spend per account. Negotiates, with autonomy, highly complex and long term contracts. May conduct regular status and strategy meetings with the customer’s senior management to understand their needs and link them to the organization's product/ service strategies.
- Achieve the sales targets and ensure project deliver for the portfolio of customer accounts under responsibility
- Manage the client interface of assigned accounts and provide outstanding commercial service through fast, trustworthy and knowledgeable responses to customer demands
- Establish relationships with colleagues in different countries and job functions to ensure customer needs are met
- Create and execute account management and development plans for the accounts under responsibility
- Participate in negotiations of CDAs, Master Service Agreements and Commercial Supply Agreements for allocated accounts in close collaboration with the Senior Director of the area
- Coordinate with the global regulatory, production, and R&D groups to provide a superior level of customer service and technical support
- Develop and accumulate strong Hovione product and service expertise, sharing knowledge of offerings and cross-selling as appropriate
- Analyse data, including demand forecasting, within Hovione´s Customer Relationship Management system for Europe to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
- Assist in the negotiation of long-term contracts including (but not limited to) sales contracts, quality agreements and development agreements
- Identify market trends and demands and proposing ideas for new products and services
- Identify new opportunities for the existing product and / or services portfolio and linking with the Business Development team as appropriate
- Monitor customer account and market activity and provide concise and insightful analysis on customer dynamics, market developments and competitor activity
- Optimize the relationship with established clients through both strategic and tactical means including (but not limited to) Key Account Plans, Account Growth Plans, Periodic Business Reviews, client visits and Satisfaction Survey Action Plans
- Develop, issue and monitor account growth plans for allocated accounts
- Prepare reports and data analytics
- Attend and represent Hovione at Trade Shows
- 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 Sales strategic objectives
- Monitor own´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
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.
- Prepare complex and new submissions and manage submissions of existing products throughout the product lifecycle, in current and new markets
- Execute complex pre and post approval compliance activities aligned with the company strategic plan and compliant with standard operation procedures and support less experienced colleagues
- Submit applicable reports and ensure appropriate responses are submitted to regulatory authorities, monitoring the responses and supporting less experienced colleagues
- Promote the importance of regulatory compliance throughout product lifecycle with other areas, working with them on complex and multifaceted issues
- Provide training on regulatory matters to different areas of the company
- Perform complex regulatory services as part of the CMO activities
- Participate in inspections / audits, answering questions related to regulatory affairs
- Lead shared services compliance activities, supporting less experience colleagues in resolving complex issues
- Prepare and ensure that site licenses registration and product import licenses are kept updated
- Compile, prepare and review updated regulatory filings to regulatory authorities
- Assess and monitor changes, and their impact in the regulatory filings
- Prepare and submit complex reports and responses to regulatory authorities
- Propose updated strategies upon regulatory changes
- Participate in Customer product submissions as part of CMO services (preparation and / or revision of DMF / NDA CTD sections, as contracted by the Customer and assist in the reply to the competent authorities on complex matters)
- Verify that the regulatory requirements are followed in the preparation and updating of Hovione or Customer Product Files
- Provide complex regulatory technical support to customers (management of requests, preparation of communications and technical packages for customers, coordination of document attestation/legalization, preparation of periodic reports) and support less experienced colleagues in the same
- Search and select regularly updated information on legislation, regulations and guidelines, updating the internal processes and sharing information with the wider team
- Discuss and provide technical guidance on complex regulatory requirements to other areas
- Prepare complex reports and regulatory agency communications
- Review and propose improvements to the annual assessment for the submitted filings
- Review and prepare complex updated regulatory filings to authorities: amendments / updates / changes / variations, annual reports, responses to deficiency letters or requests for additional information
- Actively participate in professional associations, industry/ trade groups (local/regional/ international) and appropriate standards organizations
- Manage regulatory affairs databases and tracking systems
- Review and propose improvements to regulatory affairs internal procedures
- Master Regulatory Affairs 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.
- Conceive, design and implement engineering solutions on the specific areas of engineering projects, towards a successful project conclusion, in order to achieve the company established objectives;
- Prepare, revise and approve technical documentation of Engineering Projects, for conceptual, basic and detailed design phases;
- Ensure that project documents are complete and optimal for a competitive tender process;
- Prepare the project budget & timeline, and control them during execution;
- Supervise the construction, installation, commissioning and qualification of assigned projects, within is area of responsibility;
- Support the internal and external Engineering teams, integrating the work with other specialties into the final project solution, assuring user deadlines are met and without unexpected delays in production;
- Work with the other Engineering areas and project management to resolve project issues, ensuring the delivery/completion of the project work;
- Capture user feedback and lessons learned for future projects;
- Propose improvements (procedures, organizational, new technologies, capex, productivity) in Engineering as appropriate;
- Make quality and timely decisions within the Design Engineering tasks under his/her responsibility;
- Create and select the technical documentation to be used as a learning tool for new engineers, a reference for future projects and a historical repertoire (e.g., for assessments and investigations).
- Design, project coordinarion and execution/qualification of strategic projects across all sites as part of the Global Engineering team;
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Performs automation and qualification activities on facilities, equipment and utility systems, according to regulatory demands (cGMP, GAMP, FDA requirements, etc), industry applicable guidelines and internal procedures;
- Planning, executing and supervising new or business continuity projects (MS Project, Meeting project deadlines and operation targets, milestones);
- Prepare Project Budgets and Coordinate outside contractors working on facility projects;
- Proactively develop, maintain, drive and communicate project timelines to broader cross-functional team on a weekly basis.
Responsibility over the development, scale-up, registration/validation of drug substance, particle engineering and drug development programs in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. Oversees the manufacturing process for clinical or commercial supplies of materials in cooperation with areas and supports safety/hazard analysis and other technical support areas as required. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios.
- Actively contributes to the development and implementation of Hovione’s strategy for the area and the standardization of best practices
- Supervise projects within the area, proving technical expertise and best practices to the area TMs and ensuring the right networks are developed, internally and externally
- Assess potential future activities from a scientific perspective and estimate the resources required, including costs estimation
- Review complex projects within the area to promote innovative approaches that can lead to the generation of IP (patents or trade secrets)
- Liaise with key customers, supporting the Sales Team, to guarantee an informed discussion about Hovione technical competencies and capabilities
- Ensure there is a continuous improvement mindset in the project implementation to enhance productivity, decrease costs and deliver the best service to our customers
- Speak at Scientific Events and represent the company in international scientific forums
- Address gaps in technical competencies by coaching and developing team members with the area
- Lead multiple work fronts and ensure the implementation of best practice improvements within the area
- Show business acumen, see the big picture and understand the impact of decisions on the business
- Is regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within the company
- 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
- Support the Branding and Design area;
- Design, oriented towards Graphic Design, with specific training in the area;
- Content Creaction for Social Media;
- Digital implementation;
- Aptitude for video editing;
- Creativity and visual culture;
• Monitor and analyze treasury data and produce budgets, forecast and financial statements that provide
management with high quality steering information on treasury
• Ensure the filing and archiving of treasury documents in line with financial guidelines and legal
requirements to be able to trace back information and comply with legal requirements
• Monitor and report on corporate treasury results, treasury risk exposure and compliance to provide management information, initiate corrective actions and always maintain compliant
• Perform account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts affecting the treasury system such as cash, cash equivalents, investments, debt and sales • Administer daily cash flow • Prepare and reconcile debt schedules, assist in providing credit risk analysis • Maintain business relationships with bank officers for daily treasury operations • Lead moderate complex projects within the treasury area • 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 treasury 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). • 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.
Delivers excellence in end-to-end process improvement practices, methodologies and behaviours to achieve transversally operational and support services areas’ efficiencies. Demonstrates particular leadership skills to influence the right behaviours and enable alignment of priorities across areas. Supports the continuous improvement cycle aiming at the sustainable increase of unitary output (effective throughput per resource unit used). Responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining the most adequate methodologies and workflows, looking at maximization of workforce efficiency and adoption of the appropriate behaviours to enable engagement; as well as for deriving metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity to support identification of equipment and process flow bottlenecks, contributing to improved layouts whilst assuring compliance with established guidelines.
- 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
- 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 .
Delivers excellence in end-to-end process improvement practices, methodologies and behaviours to achieve transversally operational and support services areas’ efficiencies. Demonstrates particular leadership skills to influence the right behaviours and enable alignment of priorities across areas. Supports the continuous improvement cycle aiming at the sustainable increase of unitary output (effective throughput per resource unit used). Responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining the most adequate methodologies and workflows, looking at maximization of workforce efficiency and adoption of the appropriate behaviours to enable engagement; as well as for deriving metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity to support identification of equipment and process flow bottlenecks, contributing to improved layouts whilst assuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Implement productivity actions and define priorities within own work to achieve the proposed goals (efficiency, efficacy and cost consistency)
- Drive, manage and train the teams that will take part on Continuous Improvement Initiatives, problem solving and risk assessment groups
- Coach operational teams in their daily communication meetings, ensuring that defined methods are properly used in all areas
- Support the development of Operational Excellence Training Program and run training sessions
- Update the productivity indicators of the plant
- Support a Continuous Improvement process in the plant that is visible for all, through indicators, working methods, visual management, etc.
- Ensure the constant reduction of the time and costs required in all activities in Manufacturing
- Ensure that all operational staff are trained according to Operational Excellence training procedures in place
- Ensure all assigned tasks are 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 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)
- 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.
Seasoned professional to be the Hovione Quality Lead for medical devices applied to respiratory drug delivery. This function will play a key role in driving the changes needed to enhance our Quality System for the field of medical devices and combination products. Expected to have a high level of engagement with stakeholders from quality, R&D, business development, regulatory affairs, and sites, as well as with external partners, to drive alignment on quality & regulatory requirements and best practices on medical devices and combination products.
Implements and manages the required guidelines and applicable quality requirements 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 development, commercialization, and optimization across the full lifecycle to ensure compliance with both global and local regulatory legislation, guidelines, inspections, audits, and other regulatory due diligence. Represents Hovione in professional associations, industry/trade groups.
- Promote the importance of high-quality work levels and the importance of a continuous improvement culture in all core company activities.
- Lead company-wide initiatives, ensuring plan definition and timely execution.
- Manage Corporate Quality key activities related with Medical Devices and Combination Products, such as Procedures, KPI’s, Training, Systems Management (e.g., Documentation management system, CAPA, Change Control, etc.).
- Align, review, and harmonize the applicable quality Systems and Tools within all Sites, according to the demands of the applicable Guidelines and providing proper deployment and training for the Company Sites as appropriate.
- Provide input into the assignment of Team resources for the necessary key area activities.
- Manage Audits/inspections (Internal and External – Suppliers, potential new Customers, Health Authorities) as applicable.
- Demonstrate track record in Quality/Regulatory Systems.
- 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 to prevent deviations to the goals.
- Coach other team members to enhance company effectiveness and promote achievement of high standards within the organization.
- 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.
- Execute professional activities in compliance Quality, Regulatory and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, filings, systems, and procedures.
- May qualify as corporate GMP auditor.
Defines and implements procedures and processes to assure that Hovione facilities, equipment and supporting systems are fit for purpose and comply with applicable quality standards, documenting evidence that these can perform effectively and reproducibly to meet predetermined specifications and quality attributes 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 Qualification 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
- Make quality and timely decisions within the Quality’s Computerized Systems tasks under his / her 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)
- 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.
Key roles for this person would be to help with more operational aspects:
- Update media toolkits and media database for trade publications, liaise for booking of advertising, material availability etc
- Identify and liaise with trade fairs/suppliers for implementation of booths, preparation of contracts
- Scheduling of photo sessions and filming for campaigns
- Identification of short list of suppliers
- Preparation of sales materials for trade fairs, along with feedback collection via surveys and respective analysis
Leading the team of Strategic Alliances as line manager reporting to the VP Business Transformation & Licensing
Develop and nurture a network of contacts in order to establish strategic partnerships with Universities, startup companies, business associations, and other relevant market or scientific players in areas defined as strategic for Hovione.
Manage the network in a comprehensive business development database
Identify internal challenges and unmet needs and find new solutions and new partners to solve problems and improve products and/or processes.
Identify, through the network of contacts, external solutions that may resolve internal needs or answer to unmet market needs that may become opportunities for Hovione
Perform preliminary evaluation of the potential partners and/or solutions based on defined processes and criteria.
Attend international meetings and conferences scouting for opportunities and presenting Hovione’s strengths and objectives as a partner
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 partnering project teams, plan, set priorities, monitor and control, and take the decisions that result in delivery as per the agreed scope, budget and timeline. Optimizing partner satisfaction and securing long-term successful partnerships are central to the function.
- Organize the projects and partnerships under responsibility in accordance with the mission and goals of Hovione, giving direction to project managers and supporting the resolution of complex issues, guaranteeing projects are delivered according to the assigned criteria (output, budget and timings)
- Propose new partnering projects and elaborate preliminary budgets, teams, activity plan and deadlines
- Propose and control long-term goals for the partnerships under responsibility, guaranteeing that partnerships follow a path in the appropriate direction
- Apply an evaluation method for the partnerships under responsibility to assess the partnerships’ successfulness and identify areas for improvement, analyzing risks and controlling KPIs
- Act as a facilitator of partnership projects, joining stakeholders and communicating key aspects of the partnerships
- Produce complex partnership status and KPIs reports and present it as requested
- Participate in strategic forums to discuss the future direction of Hovione’s collaborations and projects, contributing with analysis and insights
- Manage the TMs assigned to his/her/its 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 approval the short and mid-term goals, annual budget and budget plan for the partnerships and projects under responsibility in line with the corporate strategy, in order to align activities with Hovione strategic objectives
- Prepare and propose for superior approval the annual budget of partnerships and projects under responsibility, by defining the allocation of resources necessary for the development of the activity, as well as ensuring the monitoring and control of its evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures
- 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) within his/her/its 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
Key roles for this person:
- Perform audit trail review of analytical softwares, as per defined procedures
- Develop and validate formulas in analytical softwares to allow for automatic calculations
Key roles for this person:
- Evaluate monographs available in EP, USP, Chinese and JP Pharmacopeias
- Check conformance of Hovione methods and procedures with the monographs
- Participate in the evaluation of the risks of non compliance
- Participate in the definition of the correction/mitigation strategies
- Preparation of the materials to be used in this process
- Apply strategic-thinking and forward planning to the area projects and implement the necessary actions to promote faultless execution
- Assure the adequate planning of area activities in line with clients and internal requirements and ensuring the liaison with relevant third parties
- Ensure that all projects are staffed appropriately and that the materials requirements of the area are met to guarantee all area’s responsibilities are met and the group is able to exceed customers’ expectations
- Ensure the information flow between all R&D areas and other relevant stakeholders
- Ensure scientific development activities occur with the right level of guidance and technical know-how
- Propose new technologies and methodologies and the necessary investments and resources taking in account both specific driven project objectives and the group scientific and technical objectives and support in their implementation
- Review and approve the protocols, reports and documentation prepared in the Area
- Ensure the continuous improvement and subsequent implementation of new methodologies that can efficiently support process development
- Promote scientific activities (e. seminars, congress participations, innovation ideas, papers and publications) and innovation within the team and encourage the sharing of knowledge with other teams
- Be part of problem-solving processes as required by the team
- 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 area´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
