Enables the efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including highly potent compounds, in compliance with applicable cGMP and HSE regulations and in accordance with business requirements. Responsible for the definition, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems, aiming at full adherence to pre-established production schedules while managing internal resources (people & equipment) and fulfilling customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Fulfill and rigorously promote all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and relevant legislation by adhering to Hovione´s policies and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others) and industry standards while conducting all activities.
• Plan and design manufacturing processes that ensure the production of intermediates and final products according to the project plan (reliably, right first time, on time and within budget) and in compliance with cGMP, HSE regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the accurately and timely preparation and review of manufacturing process documentation, including but not limited to batch production records, campaign reports, change controls, operating manuals / procedures, mass balance sheets, bill of materials, cost proposals, validation plans and validation reports and other GMP related documentation for all processes run in operations.
• Report, investigate and document any abnormal observations, potential risks, discrepancies, deviations and non-conformances in accordance with Hovione internal procedures. Timely devise and implement effective and efficient corrective actions / preventive actions (CAPAs), as appropriate.
• Drive high standards in the production area (e.g. good hygiene, housekeeping and equipment maintenance practices), and act as an advocate for safe operating and high quality performance.
• Contributes to the increase of productivity by reviewing, proposing, planning and implementing the introduction of new technologies, methods and practices that have the opportunity to optimize the manufacturing processes.

Profile:

• Degree in a field of Science or Engineering (with preference in Chemical Engineering)
• Experience working within the pharmaceutical industry in Pharmaceutical Fine Chemistry and/or Particle Engineering and/or or Drug Product (areas of development, scale-up and production) as well as training and experience in GMP and HSE practices.
• Competent (written and verbal) English
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

We offer:

• Global career development
• Integration into a dynamic technical team of an International Company
• Attractive remuneration, fringe benefits include bonus, canteen, transportation and medical scheme.

If you wish to apply, please send email to: hmrecruit@hovione.com