Analyst

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:

1. Define and implement quality control techniques to verify the quality of raw materials, intermediate and end products as well as any other analytical services relevant to our client base and according to regulatory requirements.
2. Manage and control all Quality Control activities in accordance with identified quality assurance standards, company procedures, client specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
3. Organize and define daily priorities within assigned tasks to accurately and promptly perform allocated sample analysis to meet the requirements of the periodic laboratory plan and area KPIs.
4. Adhere to the laboratory testing schedule to achieve an efficient Quality Control (QC) system.
5. Take responsibility for all data generated and ensure it complies with all applicable GMP requirements and HSE regulations, adhering to all relevant Operating Procedures and industry standards in conducting all analytical activities.
6. Maintain all checklists, laboratory records and notebooks to an acceptable GMP standard and in accordance with Hovione internal procedures.
7. Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping within the laboratory.
8. Perform routine calibration and both corrective and preventative maintenance of designated laboratory instruments, requesting any instrument parts and consumables required by the area.
9. Comply with high standards in the QC Laboratories.
10. Report any discrepancies, deviations or non-conformance in testing or work practice to QC management in accordance with Hovione internal procedures.
11. Issue events and support the investigation of OOS/OOT/atypical results, deviations and QC incidents generated in the QC Laboratories.
12. Ensure appropriate communication with other internal departments regarding QC work by using the appropriate Hovione processes and their IT platforms.
13. Assist with audits as required, following the instruction of QC Management.
14. Undertake any additional tasks to support laboratory activities as needed.
15. Seek additional information when available information is insufficient.
16. Follow all annual performance review requirements, including completion of the self-assessment.
17. Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
18. Ensure facility activities are carried out in compliance with all GMP, legal and HSE regulations and applicable standards in the country of operation, complying with and enforcing all Hovione processes and good practice.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

1. High School diploma (mandatory)
2. Qualification in a relevant chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical-related or other science-related field (mandatory)
3. Relevant work experience
4. Proven practical pharmaceutical or related industry experience in a GMP regulated QC laboratory environment (mandatory)
5. Experience of GMP practices and HSE standards (preferable)
6. Technical understanding of GMP practices, analytical theory and techniques
7. Clear and open communication skills (written and verbal)
8. Competent (written and verbal) English (preferable for sites where English is not the first language)
9. Ability and availability to work in shift patterns, as required by business needs
10. Computer literate with knowledge of the MS Office package
11. 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. 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.