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:

• To achieve results through others via permanently assigned transversal management accountability. Manage projects in the allocated area and escalate complex issues to more senior colleagues or managers. It is recognized that the level of support required will increase when projects that are more complex are assigned. Project assignment will always be based on business need, however, preferentially, projects assigned will have a high degree of complexity including:

• a high cumulative sales / project cost value

• a high project control level

• up to a high customer segmentation level

• 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 Company best practices in Project Management

• Lead the project team to take decisions and influence key stakeholders with integrity ultimately exceeding customer expectations

• 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 at all levels of the organisation

• 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

• Develop knowledge related to PM methodologies, tools and techniques

• Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business

• Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals

• Follow 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

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Minimum degree level qualification required. Master´s degree in a Science or Engineering, or related field highly desired. Alternative business-related qualification (e.g. MBA) allied to customer facing experience

• Project Management qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent) or education (highly advantageous)

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in an operational and / or scientific area within the Industry (highly desirable)

• Technical background preferred, or experience working in the Pharmaceutical Industry, especially CDMO environment

• Experience in leading others in project context.

• Able to proactively manage risk and uncertainty; anticipates roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the plan and proactively informs the customer when any changes and / or challenges

• Good communication skills (verbal and written), allied to good presentation skills demonstrated towards customers but also internal stakeholders, including Senior Management of the Company

• Skilled at managing processes and tools

• Fluency in English is a requirement

  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 their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

  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.

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Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date2 days ago(2025/1/27 22:52)

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