QA Trainee

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Loures, Lisboa, PRT
In-Office
Entry level
Pharmaceutical
The Role
Supports pharmaceutical quality assurance activities under cGMP, including audits, inspections, change controls, deviations, validation, documentation, investigations, KPI reporting, supplier qualification, and manufacturing-floor oversight. The trainee helps maintain audit readiness, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and HSE standards while developing QA expertise.
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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:

Guarantees cGMP compliance in all activities and systems related to Projects and Products execution. Assures that working practices are streamlined and aligned with the actual needs of each project. Implements policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and to continuously improve the quality of products and operations throughout the products lifecycle.

Provides global supplier qualification services in support of new product introduction and existing products. Collaborates with suppliers and Procurement to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations.


  • Support quality activities for assigned projects and products while learning compliance with cGMP, operational standards, and legal regulations.
  • Assist in promoting high-quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement across company processes.
  • Help with audits and inspections by preparing documentation and reviewing procedures to ensure the site remains "audit ready."
  • Participate in the management of change control, deviations, validation, and other quality-related processes.
  • Learn to prepare, review, and update quality documentation, such as SOPs, reports, and regulatory files.
  • Support investigations related to customer complaints and compliance challenges, collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Assist with data reporting, including KPIs and information system updates, while developing expertise in Quality Assurance.
  • Maintain a presence in manufacturing areas, providing on-the-job support and oversight.
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations in all assigned activities.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
  • University, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar scientific field (mandatory)
  • Requires educational / training experience in a QA GMP environment within the Pharmaceutical Industry (desirable)
  • Experience of working in a GMP operational environment (desirable)
  • Fluency in English is a requirement
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
  • Good documentation skills and attention to detail
  • 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.

Skills Required

  • University or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a similar scientific field
  • Fluency in English
  • Computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Good documentation skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform tasks according to established rules and procedures
  • Educational or training experience in a GMP quality assurance environment within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience working in a GMP operational environment
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The Company
HQ: Lisbon
2,090 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Hovione is an international company with over 60 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing operations. As a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a fully integrated offering of services for drug substances, drug product intermediates and drug products. The company has four FDA inspected sites in the USA, Portugal, Ireland and China and development laboratories in Lisbon, Portugal and New Jersey, USA. Hovione provides pharmaceutical customers services for the development and compliant manufacture of innovative drugs, including highly potent compounds, and customized product solutions across the entire drug life cycle. In the inhalation area, Hovione offers a complete range of services, from API, formulation development and devices. Hovione´s culture is based on innovation, quality and dependability. Hovione was the first Chemical/ Pharmaceutical Company to become a Certified B Corp, is a member of Rx-360, EFCG and participates actively in industry quality improvement initiatives to lead new global industry standards.

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