About Hovione
Hovione 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.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver excellence in end‑to‑end process improvement practices, methodologies and behaviours to achieve transversal operational and support services areas’ efficiencies.
Demonstrate particular leadership skills to influence the right behaviours and enable alignment of priorities across areas.
Support the continuous improvement cycle aiming at the sustainable increase of unitary output, develop, deploy and maintain adequate methodologies and workflows.
Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to improved layouts while ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Propose and lead major projects on improvements with global impact in the organization.
Work to establish a culture and mindset of continuous improvement across the business.
Provide periodic long‑term capacity reports and highlight main capacity constraints, proposing solutions to overcome challenges.
Assess requirements for the adequate execution of the Company’s long‑term plan, provide feedback, and develop tools and methodologies that support technology transfer between Company Sites and Areas.
Perform periodic technology gap analysis and propose new technologies introduction.
Participate in the bidding process and support processes/projects allocation.
Participate/Manage transversal strategic projects teams.
Solve complex problems with full autonomy and make quality and timely decisions based on multiple data sources.
Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and address roadblocks to prevent deviations from the goals.
Coach project team members to enhance company effectiveness and promote the achievement of high standards.
Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements, and 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.
Qualifications and Experience
University or equivalent qualification in a scientific or engineering field (mandatory), preferably in Chemical Engineering.
Lean and 6 Sigma black belt.
Typically requires 8‑12 years of relevant experience in industry‑related continuous improvement initiatives and application of cGMP, ICH/CFR guidelines, ISO norms and industrial safety guidelines.
Experience in tools such as Process Mapping, DMAIC methodology, Statistical analysis, Process Plant Support.
Define and manage improvement projects across different areas of the organization with corporate impact.
Deep specialized knowledge of Process Optimization, Manufacturing principles, Quality, cGMP, ICH/CFR guidelines, ISO norms, Industrial Safety guidelines, and Regulatory Affairs, and the ability to teach others.
Deep specialized knowledge and application of statistical tools with the ability to teach others.
Fluency in English.
Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package.
Must have the knowledge, experience and skills to conduct tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
Inclusion and Diversity
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion 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 age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
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