Scientist

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:

Join Hovione’s innovative team and play a key role in developing cutting-edge drug-device combination products. We are looking for a highly skilled Scientist to lead technical aspects of multiple projects, ensuring excellence from concept to manufacturing. This is an opportunity to work on challenging projects, drive innovation, and make a real impact in healthcare.

What You’ll Do

• Resolve a wide range of technical challenges across multiple projects to meet established targets.
• Execute projects according to agreed work plans, selecting optimal methods and techniques for best solutions.
• Provide technical support to projects beyond your direct responsibility.
• Present recommendations and contribute to idea generation within cross-functional teams.
• Generate high-quality technical documentation and reports.
• Contribute to process and procedure improvements.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders on project-related topics.
• Recommend methods and procedures for new or special assignments.
• Develop new procedures and methodologies based on experience and innovative approaches.
• Generate Intellectual Property and promote scientific activities and innovation.
• Develop your own and others’ technical competencies.
• Represent Hovione at external events, conferences, and industry forums.
• Train staff in specialized subjects related to your expertise.
• Participate in inspections and internal/external audits.
• Network with peers internally and externally beyond your area of expertise.
• Lead and participate in peer reviews within cross-functional teams and asset groups.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are delivered on time, safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Propose improvements and solve problems proactively.
• Make quality, timely decisions within your scope of responsibility.
• Gather and analyze relevant data to inform decision-making on complex issues.
• Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP, HSE guidelines, and internal/external requirements.
• Promote and maintain Hovione’s policies, systems, and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs, etc.).
• Carry out tasks safely and in compliance with environmental, health & safety regulations.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Education: University degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biological Engineering, Biology, or Mechanical Engineering (specific for devices) or similar scientific field (mandatory). PhD preferred.
• Experience: Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience in Research & Development and/or Operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Unit Operations, OR
  • Reaction Engineering, Heat Transfer, Scale-up, Process Safety, and Industrial Operations, OR
  • Drug product unit operations, solids flow phenomena, and process equipment, OR
  • Drug Product formulation, Drug delivery, OR
  • Mechanical Engineering and Fluid Dynamics.
• Knowledge of mathematics, preferably data management, statistics, and first-principles modeling (preferred).
• Fluency in English is required.
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Must have the knowledge, experience, and skills to conduct tasks in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering background: Solid foundation in mechanical, biomedical, or related engineering disciplines.
• Modelling expertise: Experience in process modelling, simulation, or computational analysis.
• Injectable product experience: Familiarity with injectable drug development, manufacturing processes, or related technologies.

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.