Associate Operator
Hovione
Associate Operator
Hovione
CDMO for complex drug APIs manufacturing
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?
Enables the efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including highly potent compounds, in compliance with applicable cGMP and HSE regulations and in accordance with business requirements. Responsible for the definition, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems, aiming at full adherence to pre-established schedules while managing internal resources (people & equipment) and fulfilling costumer requirements.
- Rigorously, efficiently and professionally, organize and execute all production activities, adhering to all applicable procedures and following instructions received from ascending colleagues.
- To execute with autonomy the production processes.
- Ensure all documentation under direct responsibility is correctly completed and maintained.
- Be an advocate for safe operating and high quality performance, alerting ascending colleagues to any potential risks and suggesting production optimizations or improvements.
- Develop and accumulate strong production knowledge.
- Demonstrate professionalism and willingness to help, upon request, in the induction and training of new operators, sharing expertise and practical knowledge.
- 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.
- Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various equipment (which may vary according to the Production Area in which the TM are allocated).
- Maintain clean and organized facilities.
- Attend and participate fully in all meetings and training to which the TM is invited
- Maintain an open communication with colleagues, identifying and reporting any production, HSE, quality or other issues to management according to the required processes. The TM is expected to previously assess and proactively propose solutions for the identified issues.
- Ensure that all equipment is checked and calibrated before use.
- Ensure the correct identification and use of equipment (labels, plates, logbooks etc.).
- Prepare and supervise sample process (according to the Area in which the TM is allocated).
- Execute production/HSE tasks correctly in Hovione systems (including but not limited to SAP, LIMS, SchedulePro etc.).
- Use computer programs correctly (including but not limited to email, SAP, LIMS, SchedulePro and XNET).
- Troubleshoot systems and take appropriate action as required.
- Use the Personal Protective Equipment and keep it in good condition.
- Collaborate in internal and external audits / inspections as requested.
- Actively collaborates in investigations of abnormal/unexpected events.
- Follow all annual performance review requirements, including completion of the self-assessment.
- Suggest and participate in improvements in the area in which the TM is assigned.
- Collaborate in the revision of any area documents as requested (IOPs, others).
- Participate, as required, in the induction, training and supporting of new Operators across Hovione.
- Collaborate in the integration of the transferred Operators from other areas.
- 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.
- Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required.
- 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 practice.
- Full secondary school qualifications or equivalent (mandatory) and vocational qualification (highly desirable)
- Experience of working in a manufacturing or production environment (mandatory).
- Formal knowledge or experience of working with process systems utilized in fine chemicals or pharmaceutical operations (mandatory).
- Successful completion of all mandatory training as an Operator (mandatory).
- A solid understanding of all Hovione unit operations (mandatory).
- A very strong understanding of GMP regulations (mandatory).
- Able to comply with the tasks described in the technical competences matrix applicable to functional Area.
- Numerical capability for simple arithmetic.
- Clear and open communication skills (written and verbal).
- Competent (written and verbal) English (highly desirable).
- Ability to work in shift patterns.
- Computer literate.
- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
Associate Operator Compensation Range: $22.50 to $34.62 an hour
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.
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Hovione is a contract development and manufacturing organization that creates and scales active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for medicines. It handles complex chemistry and specializes in processes like particle engineering and spray drying to improve drug absorption. It differentiates itself through a long history of tackling difficult compounds, deep manufacturing expertise, and an FDA-inspected global footprint across Portugal, Ireland, China, and the US. Its goal is to help drug developers bring new medicines to market efficiently by providing high-quality, scalable manufacturing and expanding capacity, especially in the U.S.
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