Hovione is hiring a Scientist to play a key technical role in developing cutting-edge drug-device combination products. You will lead technical aspects across multiple projects, ensuring excellence from concept through to manufacturing, while driving innovation in healthcare.
What You'll Do
- Resolve a wide range of technical challenges across multiple projects to meet established targets.
- Execute projects according to agreed work plans, selecting optimal methods and techniques for best solutions.
- Provide technical support to projects beyond your direct responsibility.
- Present recommendations and contribute to idea generation within cross-functional teams.
- Generate high-quality technical documentation and reports.
- Contribute to process and procedure improvements.
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders on project-related topics.
- Recommend methods and procedures for new or special assignments.
- Develop new procedures and methodologies based on experience and innovation.
- Generate Intellectual Property and promote scientific activities and innovation.
- Develop your own and others’ technical competencies.
- Represent Hovione at external events, conferences, and industry forums.
- Train staff in specialized subjects related to your expertise.
- Participate in inspections and internal/external audits.
- Network with peers internally and externally beyond your area of expertise.
- Lead and participate in peer reviews within cross-functional teams and asset groups.
- Ensure all assigned tasks are delivered on time, safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
- Propose improvements and solve problems proactively.
- Make quality, timely decisions within your scope of responsibility.
- Gather and analyze relevant data to inform decision-making on complex issues.
- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP, HSE guidelines, and internal/external requirements.
- Promote and maintain Hovione’s policies, systems, and procedures.
- Carry out tasks safely and in compliance with environmental, health & safety regulations.
What We're Looking For
- A university degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biological Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar scientific field.
- Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience in Research & Development and/or Operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field.
- Strong understanding in one of these areas: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Unit Operations; OR Reaction Engineering, Heat Transfer, Scale-up, Process Safety, and Industrial Operations; OR Drug product unit operations, solids flow phenomena, and process equipment; OR Drug Product formulation and Drug delivery; OR Mechanical Engineering and Fluid Dynamics.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Computer literacy with good working knowledge of MS Office.
- The knowledge, experience, and skills to conduct tasks in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Nice to Have
- A PhD in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of mathematics, preferably data management, statistics, and first-principles modeling.
- An engineering background with a solid foundation in mechanical, biomedical, or related disciplines.
- Modelling expertise in process modelling, simulation, or computational analysis.
- Experience with injectable drug development, manufacturing processes, or related technologies.
At Hovione, inclusion and diversity are key. This 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.
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
