Quality Assurance Trainee

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.

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.

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar scientific field (mandatory);
• Requires educational / training experience in Chemical 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.

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.

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