Process Engineer – Continuous Improvement Lead

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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:

• Ensure technical alignment, process harmonization, and consistent application of manufacturing standards across all sites;
• Monitor process consistency, variability, and divergence across the network, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities;
• Lead cross-site technical discussions and reviews to align process-related decisions, implementation strategies, and performance improvement plans;
• Analyze process performance using CPV, PQRs, deviations, complaints, investigations, CAPAs, and other operational data to identify trends and risks;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process robustness, reliability, quality, yield, compliance, and cost efficiency;
• Identify, prioritize, and support the implementation of process optimization opportunities across the manufacturing network;
• Capture, assess, and deploy lessons learned while promoting effective knowledge transfer and technical capability development across sites and functions;
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for process scale-up, process validation, technology transfer, and lifecycle management activities;
• Review and evaluate process change proposals, assessing technical feasibility, process risks, and potential business impact, and escalate key decisions when required;
• Collaborate with and influence cross-functional and cross-site teams through data-driven analysis, technical expertise, and sound engineering judgment to strengthen operational excellence.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; advanced qualifications (MSc/PhD) are advantageous;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, process engineering, or technical operations within GMP-regulated environments;
• Proven experience with commercial manufacturing processes, process lifecycle management, and process standardization initiatives;
• Demonstrated involvement in process validation, technology transfer, regulatory support activities, and continuous improvement programs;
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP requirements, pharmaceutical quality systems, and change control practices;
• Experience applying process monitoring, statistical data analysis, and risk management methodologies to support process performance and compliance;
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to drive alignment across multiple sites and functions;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate technical insights into business decisions while operating with autonomy and a strategic mindset.

 

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 Representatives

 

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