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:Lead site master planning and long-term facility capacity strategy aligned with business growth and manufacturing network needs
Translate business strategy and operational requirements into practical, scalable engineering and design solutions
Define and contribute to User Requirement Specifications (URS), ensuring alignment with process needs, ergonomics, productivity, and user wellbeing
Supervise project execution to ensure delivery:
On time
Within budget
In compliance with cGMP, HSE, and regulatory standards
Support budget definition, planning, and timeline management, ensuring realistic and achievable project execution
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving technical and operational challenges
Collaborate within a matrix organization, working closely with:
Engineering
Operations
Quality & Compliance
Procurement
External suppliers and contractors
Support Purchasing in supplier selection and contract awarding, ensuring optimal technical solutions and support technical bid evaluations and supplier selection
Drive implementation of advanced technologies and engineering standards to optimize safety, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
Capture lessons learned and user feedback to improve future projects
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including:
Engineering processes
CAPEX optimization
Productivity enhancements
Represent the company in interactions with external authorities and regulatory bodies, as required
Promote innovation and support the development of intellectual property (IP)
Provide technical guidance as Architecture SME, supporting Internal and external design teams, ensuring high standards in design and execution
Define facility layout strategies ensuring GMP-compliant flows, segregation principles, and cleanroom zoning concepts
Act as Architecture design authority, defining and governing global architectural standards across Hovione facilities
Integrate sustainability and energy efficiency principles into facility design and master planning
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:University degree in Architecture or Engineering (Civil or equivalent)
Architectural background is strongly preferred, particularly with experience in industrial or master planning environments
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial or construction project environments; 15+ years preferred
Proven experience in:
Facility design and master planning
End-to-end project execution in operational environments
Multidisciplinar Architecture & engineering projects
Working within matrix organizations and complex stakeholder environments
Industry Experience
Experience in Pharma or Healthcare environments considered a plus
Experience in Food or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Technical Knowledge
- Industrial facility design and engineering systems
- cGMP guidelines
- HSE standards
- Applicable regulatory and legal requirements
- Solid understanding of real-world implementation and operational constraints
Skills & Competencies
Ability to bridge strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Strong multidisciplinary coordination and integration capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of autonomy and problem-solving capability
Strong decision-making skills, based on data and multiple inputs
Ability to manage complexity, uncertainty, and competing priorities
Additional Requirements
Fluency in English
Proficient in MS Office and standard architecture & engineering tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Project, etc.)
Willingness to travel as required
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.
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 degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial or construction project environments
- Experience in facility design and master planning
- Experience with end-to-end project execution in operational environments
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary architecture and engineering projects
- Experience working in matrix organizations and complex stakeholder environments
- Knowledge of industrial facility design and engineering systems
- Knowledge of cGMP guidelines, HSE standards, and applicable regulatory and legal requirements
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and architecture and engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Microsoft Project
- Architectural background, particularly in industrial or master planning environments
- 15 or more years of experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
- Experience in food or other regulated industries
- Willingness to travel as required
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.
