Join a Market LeaderHovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.You will be responsible to: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.Demonstrate track record i n process optimizati on, continuous improveme nt an d business transformati on projectsPropose and lead major projects o n improvemen ts wit h global impa ct in the organizationWork to establish a culture and mindset o f continuous improveme nt across the businessProvide periodi c long-term capacity reportsHighlight mai n capacity constrain ts and propose possibl e solutio ns to overcome challengesAssess the necessary requirements for the adequate execution of the Compan y long-term pl an and provide feedbackDevelo p too ls an d methodologi es that suppor t technology transf er between Company Sites and AreasPerform periodi c technology gap analys is and propos e new technologi es introductionParticipate in th e bidding proce ss and suppor t processes/projects allocationParticipate/Manag e transversal strategic projec ts teamsSolv e complex proble ms with full autonomyMak e quality and timely decisio ns based on multiple sources o f da ta and regarding a wide array of subjectsManag e ri sk an d uncertain ty; anticipate and addres s roadbloc ks in order to preven t deviatio ns to the goalsCoa ch project team members to enhance company effectiveness and promote achievement o f high standar ds within the organizationExecute professional activities in compliance wit h G MP an d H SE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance o f Hovione´s polici es, syste ms an d procedur es (CO Ps, H BR, SO Ps and others)Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe mann er, in accordance with instructions, and to comply wit h environment al, health & safe ty rules/procedures, regulations an d codes of practiceWe are looking to recruit a Candidate:University, or equivalent, qualification in a field o f Scien ce o r Engineeri ng or similar scientific field (mandatory), preferably i n Chemical EngineeringLe an an d 6 Sigma Black BeltProject Manageme nt qualificationTypically requires 8–12 years of relevant experience in Industry relate d Continuous Improvement Initiativ es and in the application o f cGM Ps, ICH/CFR guidelin es, ISO Nor ms an d Industrial Safe ty guidelinesExperience in tools such as:- Process Mapping- DMAIC methodology- Statistical analysis- Process Plant SupportDefine and manag e improvement projec ts across different areas of the organization wit h corporate impactDeep specialized knowledge o f Process Optimizati on with the ability to teach othersDeep specialized knowledge o f Manufacturing principl es, Quali ty, cGM Ps, ICH/CFR guidelin es, ISO Nor ms, Industrial Safe ty guidelines an d Regulatory Affai rs with the ability to teach othersDeep specialized knowledge and application o f statistical too ls with the ability to teach othersStron g trainer skillsFluency in Engli sh is a requirementComputer litera te with good working knowledge of th e MS Offi ce packageMust have th e Knowled ge, Experien ce an d Skil ls to conduct their tasks in accordance with th e rules and procedur es set do**wnHovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Emplo**yerInclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnic***ity.Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representa***tivesHovione does not accept unsolicited résumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral. Thank you for your understanding.