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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.   - Lead sourcing and procurement activities for specific categories of indirect materials and services to ensure business alignment and guidance, compliance, stakeholder management (internal and external) and optimize categories' spend. - Develop appropriate purchasing strategies for specific categories of indirect materials and services 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 to establish long term relationships with key and strategic suppliers who share values and 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. - 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 sites' 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. Interface with the sites' procurement teams and provide the necessary guidance for the local implementation of the category’s strategies. - Ensured uniform approach to procurement spend in all sites for the respective categories. Enhanced co-operation between category management and local procurement teams leading to optimized performance (financial, compliance and technical). Full alignment in the organization and working towards common goals. - Negotiate purchasing terms and conditions to assure optimized. financial performance of purchased indirect materials and services and ensured compliance with the company's purchasing policy and working capital objectives. - 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 procurement 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.

- You will be the Hovione lead in charge of developing preclinical biology activities including DMPK (Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics) and pharmacology scientific strategies for early projects and technologies in the field of drug delivery (oral, inhalation and injectables) supporting a wide range of therapeutic areas. - To that aim, you will manage, conduct and supervise preclinical biology activities to add value, support, and accelerate the development of Hovione’s innovative platforms. - Work in close collaboration with the project team and develop the scientific strategy for assigned projects - Apply strategic-thinking and forward planning to projects and implement the necessary actions to promote faultless execution - Propose new technologies and methodologies and the necessary investments and resources taking in account both project objectives and the group scientific and technical objectives and support their implementation - Manage the activities of assigned projects, by contributing to the design and execution of associated studies - Manage the outsourced activities, from provider selection until completion of project - Contribute and participate to scientific communication and events - Prepare documentation to support regulatory, IP, marketing or other cross-functional activities - As part of Hovione’s innovation model, contribute to licensing, external communication or external fund-raising activities  

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.

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.   - Perform and provide support to the development of analytical methods and the implementation of innovative and new analytical methodologies - Coordinate priorities with Area responsible and Project manager to ensure that the timelines of the analytical work (such as method development, validation protocols, validation execution, and validation reports) of the project are met - Prepare and revise analytical reports and protocols - Actively participate in investigations and propose corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) - Discuss actively with customers technical and scientific issues of projects under own scope - Support client visits - Discuss and review analytical data generated by the team - Provide training internally and to other areas as required - 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 Analytical 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.

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.   - Perform and provide support to the development of analytical methods and the implementation of innovative and new analytical methodologies - Coordinate priorities with Area responsible and Project manager to ensure that the timelines of the analytical work (such as method development, validation protocols, validation execution, and validation reports) of the project are met - Prepare and revise analytical reports and protocols - Actively participate in investigations and propose corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) - Discuss actively with customers technical and scientific issues of projects under own scope - Support client visits - Discuss and review analytical data generated by the team - Provide training internally and to other areas as required - 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 Analytical 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.

Participate in Global Automation industrial information and system lifecycle projects. Maintain and develop standards, procedures and specifications for systems hardware, software, interfaces, and data acquisition in compliance with internal and external guidelines. Develop and maintain standard system health monitoring tools. Invest in continuous improvement and innovation.   - Define requirements, plan, and manage new Global Automation operations technical systems projects or changes to the existing ones - Develop and review specification, testing document templates, as well as internal and standard operating procedures (IOP, SOP) - Propose innovative solutions that minimize investment and maintenance costs, while maximizing returns - Define system interface and integration standards - Support systems integration projects such as new systems, existing systems migrations or upgrades, and expansions - Support automation systems lifecycle, including inventory and risk management - Define system architecture and infrastructure requirements - Collaborate in the definition of strategies for industrial data acquisition and reporting and asset monitoring across sites - Collaborate with Automation sites to support exchange proven practices and standards - Collaborate in internal / external audits and inspections - Follow HSE program, participate in PHA, FMEA and HAZOP

- 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)

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.   - Perform project analytical tasks for complex projects: e.g., method development, method and specification creation; method transfer, protocols and reports preparation. - Solve complex project analytical problems - Determine the amount of work/effort 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 - Supervise the activities of less experienced colleagues in the work group - 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 - Provide training internally and to other areas as required - 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.

- Liaise with Production to assure costs are executed as per plan and assets corresponds to current and future need. - Liaise with R&D to identify promising upcoming technologies and development of customized grade - Liaise with the Sales team in the definition of a pricing strategy - Liaise with Procurement in the implementation of a sourcing strategy - Managing short-term goals and the product’s lifecycle, assisting in the definition of medium and long term goal - Implementing and managing changes to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and area’s performance; - Developing methods to assess products strengths and identify areas for improvement (Operational excellence, sourcing, RD, etc.). - Analyzing product risks and proactively proposing solutions; - Working on strategy with the Marketing Team to define the marketing strategy and offering based on market needs ; - Reporting on product performance to executive team and directors -    

- Support the Site Head of L&D regarding the core processes and tools (e.g. learning needs analysis; build annual training plans; support the design and development of new contents; measure training effectiveness; manage training in LMS). - Support relevant stakeholders (e.g. trainers, Learning Delegate) to ensure that the L&D standard processes are followed and the training is effectively delivered. - Provide support to the training delivery activities (e.g. logistics, communication, training calendar). - Provide accurate reports to relevant stakeholders (e.g. managers, auditors), by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data. - Manage and support external training end-to-end. - Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner - Provide guidance and support to colleagues informally

- Build strong cross-functional relationships which drive continuous improvements and focus on customer service. - Gather business insights by interfacing with other industry’s peers and the supplier base - Ensure yearly objectives on financials, process, client and people are met. - Provide insight to project teams on business dynamics and landscape for the categories assigned. - Share best practices across the organization. - Hold regular Operational business reviews (internal and external) and lead functional teams to work on close the gap plans if required. - Ensure sourcing decisions are made to the best interest of the Company in terms of price, delivery, quality and payment terms as per the existing Policies - Lead daily negotiation processes with some involving complex technical subjects, confidentiality, intellectual property and anti-trust matters. - Lead and support direct reports on problem solving and issues at both technical and commercial levels - Provide oversight, guidance and coaching by holding regular team’s meetings - Ensure right levels of Quality, Security and regulatory and legal Compliance in the Supply Chain - Coach, mentor and challenge direct reports and key stake holders in the organization to build a culture of excellence and continuous improvement - Build and maintain long-term partnerships with key Strategic suppliers and continuously to develop the network - Review and approve levels of spend for purchasing agreements up to $45,000 for the Company. Review all type of contractual documents and propose them for execution. - Manage 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 approval the short and mid-term goals, annual budget and budget plan in line with the corporate strategy, in order to align activities with Hovione strategic objectives. - Prepare and propose for superior approval the annual DEPARTMENT budget, 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

Hovione is hiring for a Strategic Account Manager - on site (hyrbrid role) - at our New Jersey location.   The Strategic Account Manager orchestrates and works collaboratively amongst teams (Internal and External) to foster the development and continued growth of the relationship with strategic customers.  Strategic Account manager will be responsible for account plans, future growth and developing strategies to help the organization and the client evolve as partners. The main function of this role is to deliver excellent service and contribute to the long-term growth strategy of Hovione.   - Managing Strategic account portfolio - Establish strong, long-term client relationships - Communicate with major clients on a regular basis and respond to specific queries - Suggest solutions and innovative ideas to meet client needs - Handle complaints and problems in a timely and effective manner - Act as the liaison between key customers and internal teams - Identify and approach new potential strategic customers as required by the organization - Monitor sales performance metrics per account - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and forecasts - Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements - Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives - Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner - Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams - Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust - Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships

- Coordinating and technically leading the Pharmaceutical Development projects ensuring perfect execution, customer satisfaction and the achievement of the established objectives; - Promoting, continuously, innovation and gains of knowledge within the company, delivering on the R&D Plan and the company’s strategy; - Contributing with technical expertise to expand the IP, product and methodology/technology portfolios; - Developing, scaling-up, registering and validating safe and efficient processes and products. - Communicating with clients and other parties as RD representative, including promoting the company internationally through presentations at conferences, through patents and written articles; - Participating in the technical assessment of projects and technologies, while supporting technically the sales force; - Complying with regulatory standards, Quality, HSEE, cGMP policies, Hovione policies and legislation.

- Continuously raise our profile of company in the industry as Drug Product Development experts seeking to be the preferential partners to target pharmaceutical companies. - Bridge Chemistry and Final Dosage Form and therefore contribute decisively to offer a fully integrated package, attractive to both Small and Large Pharma; - Continuously improve the performance of the DPD group, by being energized with breaking new ground every day and by providing an outstanding service to our partners. - Ensure that activities are performed in an increasingly efficient manner and with the existing resources and within the agreed budgets - Supervise DPD projects ensuring perfect technical execution, customer satisfaction and the achievement of the established objectives. - Promote continuously innovation and gains of knowledge within the company, proposing new differentiators (e.g. novel technologies or methodologies) for the company. - Promote the company internationally through presentations, patents and scientific papers. - Ensure all DPD activities are carried out according to Hovione HSE policy - Establish the technological strategy within his/her Group - Implement new methodologies within the DPD Group - Train team members in other CRD sites and guarantee common standards - Coordinate the work in the laboratories of the DPD group - Establish career development plans and training plans - Support technically the sales force and the Business Unit - Assess technically new projects - Supervise all projects within his/her Group - Write and approve technical reports - Prepare documentation concerning manufacturing processes, operating manuals and procedures.

- The series of investigative activities to improve existing products and services or to lead to the development of new products and services for Hovione or for our client base. It may result in ownership of intellectual property such as patents. It is the key driving force of innovation and science in the organization, managing new ideas and innovation across the company. 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. - Be a liaison between the Assessment Group and the client when discussing the scope of work of analytical projects. This includes TTC projects and projects from other sites where his/her input is considered relevant.  Determine the amount of work/effort that is required to accomplish a scope of work and propose solutions that meet and exceed the Client’s expectations. - Work as an advisor for analytical challenges that take place in the global CRD organization. - Be the analytical contact for all the projects run in the TTC. Participate in team meetings and actively suggest analytical improvements to the work that is required or delivered to a particular client. - Develop new analytical methods that are scientifically sound for the different projects run in the TTC. - Be a scientific leader in investigations of deviations incurred in the analytical area. - Be a mentor to less experience members of the analytical community at the TTC and CRD and help develop their capabilities, particularly of any direct reports under his/her supervision. - Work closely with the R&D, QC and QA groups in order to assure that the analytical work done is the most appropriate for the chemistry at each stage of development. - Promote compliance on Health, Safety and Environment in the area and activities.  

Assures the maintenance of process analytical tools (PAT) methods and performance in the manufacturing assets in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the area of PAT and contributes with technical expertise to optimize PAT applications.     - Provide technical support (process analytical and statistical) in commercial projects; - Monitor and maintain successfully PAT tools and practices - Participate in the Technology Transfer and scale-up of projects to Pilot Plant and Manufacturing Areas - Write reports and relevant documentation related with the use of PAT and related methods; - Promote, continuously, best practices, innovation and knowledge sharing within the company; - 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 Modelling & PAT 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.