Fellow Scientist - Inhalation Viseu

Fellow Scientist - Inhalation
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

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
- 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:Responsibility over the development,
- up, registration/validation of drug substance, particle engineering and drug development programs in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and c
GMP policies. Oversees the manufacturing process for clinical or commercial supplies of materials in cooperation with areas and supports safety/hazard analysis and other technical support areas as required. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios. - Actively contributes to the development and implementation of Hovione’s strategy for the area and the standardization of best
- Supervise projects within the area, proving technical expertise and best practices to the area TMs and ensuring the right networks are developed, internally and
- Assess potential future activities from a scientific perspective and estimate the resources required, including costs
- Review complex projects within the area to promote innovative approaches that can lead to the generation of IP (patents or trade secrets)- Liaise with key customers, supporting the Sales Team, to guarantee an informed discussion about Hovione technical competencies and
- Ensure there is a continuous improvement mindset in the project implementation to enhance productivity, decrease costs and deliver the best service to our
- Speak at Scientific Events and represent the company in international scientific
- Address gaps in technical competencies by coaching and developing team members with the
- Lead multiple work fronts and ensure the implementation of best practice improvements within the
- Show business acumen, see the big picture and understand the impact of decisions on the
- Is regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within the
- 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
- Ph
D in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology or similar scientific
- Typically requires 12-18 years of relevant experience in Research & Development and/or Operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry. A Ph. D. degree in a relevant scientific field is typically considered equivalent to 4 years of relevant experience. - Expert in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Unit Operations, or of Reaction Engineering, Heat Transfer, Scale-up, Process Safety and Industrial Operations, or of drug product unit operations, solids flow phenomena and process
- Knowledge of mathematics, preferably data management, statistics and first principles modeling (preferred)- Fluency in English is a
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office
- 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.