Quality Assurance Trainee

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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?

You will be responsible to:

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.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar scientific field (mandatory)
• Requires educational / training experience in a QA GMP environment within the Pharmaceutical Industry (desirable)
• Experience of working in a GMP operational 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
• 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. 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.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives

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.