Modelling & PAT Scientist

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?

Suggests, develops and implements process analytical tools to boost the company efficiency in the areas of Drug Substance, Drug Product Intermediate and Drug Product. Oversees and qualifies the implementation of these tools in the manufacturing assets in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. Assures modelling practices and methodologies are aligned with the state of the art. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the area of Modelling and PAT and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios.

- Provide technical support (process analytical and statistical) in projects, ensuring perfect execution, customer satisfaction and the achievement of the established objectives

- Increase process knowledge of unit operation by resorting to mechanistic modelling during process development and provide mechanistic modelling support of unit operations during development projects

- Implement successfully PAT tools and practices

- Participate in the Technology Transfer and scale-up of projects to Pilot Plant and Manufacturing Areas

- Participate in the design and development of batch and continuous manufacturing processes

- Write reports from RD development campaigns and GMP manufacturing

- Promote, continuously, best practices, innovation and knowledge sharing within the company

- Promote the company through presentations at conferences and to customers, an identify patents and publication opportunities

- Ensure all assigned tasks are planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner

- Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems

- Make quality and timely decisions within the Modelling & PAT tasks under her / his responsibility

- Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues

- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)

- 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.

- University, or equivalent, qualification in Engineering or scientific field (mandatory), preferably with a PhD

- Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in a production environment, preferable within the Pharmaceutical Industry or a Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific field

- Strong understanding and knowledge process modelling, simulation principles, PAT and statistical tools (including chemometrics)

- Fluency in English is a requirement

- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package and relevant modeling software (Python, Matlab, Simca, JMP)

- 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.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives

Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.