Job Description

Join a Market Leader

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.

You will be responsible to:

Defines and implements quality control techniques in order to verify the quality of raw materials, intermediate and end products as well as any other analytical services relevant to our client base and according to regulatory requirements. Manage and control all Quality Control activities in accordance with identified quality assurance standards, company procedures, client specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

• Apply and develop QC knowledge while participating in procedures and projects under guidance from senior staff.
• Ensure all tasks comply with GMP, quality standards, and legal regulations, escalating issues when needed.
• Plan and execute method development, transfer, validation, and reporting activities accurately and on time.
• Resolve analytical issues collaboratively and escalate unresolved problems per defined procedures.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders, representing the team when required.
• Propose new methodologies and suggest optimizations to improve processes and performance.
• Support onboarding of new team members and ensure high professional standards across the lab.
• Maintain laboratory records, logbooks, and data systems in accordance with GLP and internal procedures.
• Conduct instrument maintenance, calibration, and qualification, while adhering to HSE and GMP guidelines.
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams, support audits, and contribute to KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) amongst others.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar Chemistry, Biochemistry or Health Sciences field (mandatory).
• Requires educational / training experience in a QC laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience in Analytical Chemistry and QC procedures (desirable).
• Training and experience of GMP and ICH guidelines standards (desirable).
• Knowledge on HPLC and GC, and familiarity with Empower Software (desirable).
• Technical understanding of GMP practices, analytical theory and techniques.
• Documentation skills and attention to detail - Fluency in English is a requirement.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms RepresentativesHovione 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.