Quality Control Specialist Hovione Tejo

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?

• Ensure that all assigned analytical tasks and quality control activities for raw materials and/or intermediates and/or finished products and/or client-specific projects in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements;
• Perform and support analytical method transfer, verification, protocol preparation, and report generation;
• Solve analytical problems relating to assigned projects by providing collaborative and timely support to all areas and departments, initiating the problem-solving escalation process when unable to solve occurrences within the established period;
• Investigate laboratory deviations, incidents, OOS/OOT results, and CAPAs, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of corrective actions;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to support project delivery and quality objectives;
• Ensure accurate, maintenance and periodic testing routines of equipment, laboratory information systems and data management tools;
• Support audits, inspections, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing laboratory performance and compliance;
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to colleagues, promoting a culture of quality, safety, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence;
• Work in ambiguous situations and new ideas and knowledge are used with increasing frequency.

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline;
• 3–5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory environment;
• Experience in analytical documentation revision is desirable;
• Hands-on experience in Analytical Chemistry and quality control testing methodologies;
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, and pharmaceutical quality systems;
• Practical experience with chromatographic techniques, including chromatography and wet chemistry;
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and excellent technical documentation skills.

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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