Associate Process Engineer

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About Hovione

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

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 schedules while managing internal resources (people & equipment) and fulfilling costumer requirements.

• Fulfill all applicable current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) 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, and other GMP related documentation for all processes run in operations.

• Participate and ensure, with supervision, risk assessments for assigned activities and projects are carried out in compliance with established operating procedures and policies, assuring that all identified hazards are addressed prior to performing any operational activities.

• Report, investigate and document any 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.

• Participate in all necessary training as defined in the training plan.

• Report abnormal situations at the installations, as soon as these are detected, so that corrective maintenance is triggered in due time

• Takes lead on non-complex projects / campaigns (with guidance) and supports the lead process engineer in complex projects / campaigns.

• Act as a delegate of the lead process engineer and takes an active role liaising with Hovione and customer project teams.

• Updates the Line Manager and the team members on relevant occurrences and trends that may have a significant impact on Area KPIs.

• Provide training on manufacturing processes to operational team members ensuring they are appropriately trained to perform the process related tasks.

• Assist internal stakeholders on, including but not limited to, generation of 3P’s (where applicable).

• Assist with audits and investigations.

• Follow all annual performance review requirements, including completion of the self-assessment.

• Engage in a supportive work environment that allows for open collaboration between team members to share technical knowledge.

• Develop and accumulate engineering expertise, sharing knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies within the area.

• To be open to learn and accumulate engineering expertise, knowledge of new technologies and methodologies within the area, participating in all necessary training as defined in the training plan.

• Initiate and prepare, with supervision, tech-transfers and process improvement projects for established processes utilizing best available technology, practices and tools.

• Contributes to the increase of productivity by reviewing and proposing the introduction of new technologies, methods and practices that have the opportunity to optimize the manufacturing processes.

• Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required

• 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:

• Degree in a field of Science or Engineering (with preference in Chemical Engineering)

• Experience working in Regulated Industry (desired)

• Experience in equipment and technology design selection (desired)

• Experience in technical manufacturing support (desired)

• Experience of multiple projects

• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interactions with stakeholders (written and verbal)

• Competent (written and verbal)

• English Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

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.

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