Quality Assurance Specialist

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.

• Ensures all project and product-related activities and systems comply with cGMP and legal regulations.
• Implements policies and methods to evaluate and continuously improve product and operational quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborates with suppliers and Procurement to ensure the quality of raw materials, components, and operations.
• Manages quality activities for assigned projects/products, including documentation, validations, audits, and batch release.
• Ensures the site is always prepared for internal and external audits, with effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Drafts, reviews, and approves SOPs, IOPs, specifications, and change control documents.
• Acts as a professional role model, training new colleagues and promoting a culture of quality and safety.
• Makes quality-related decisions based on data, proposes improvements, and resolves compliance challenges.
• Maintains an active presence on the shop floor, fostering collaboration and overseeing activities directly.
• Ensures all tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and health regulations.

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar scientific field (mandatory)
• Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in a QA GMP environment within the Pharmaceutical Industry (highly desirable)
• Experience of working in a GMP operational environment (mandatory)
• Training and experience of GMP standards (mandatory)
• Experience of working with Regulatory Affairs and a basic knowledge of the function (desirable)
• Strong understanding and knowledge of GMP practices
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

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.

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