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 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.

You will be responsible to:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic projects in a dynamic and transforming environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Pharmaceuticals or FMCG, and be comfortable working with teams accustomed to structured, protocol-driven processes — while guiding them through change.

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering cost-effective, win-win solutions on time and in full. This is achieved by leading focused project teams that work collaboratively and speak with one voice. The role contributes directly to long-term sustainability and stakeholder satisfaction, including customers, suppliers, sponsors, and internal team members.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage projects with low to medium complexity, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, budget, and timeline.

- Take ownership of project scope, cost, time, and quality.

- Apply structured project management methodologies aligned with industry and company best practices.

- Build and lead project teams, define roles and responsibilities, and foster a positive team dynamic.

- Communicate proactively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members.

- Stay current with project management standards and practices.

- Ensure all tasks are delivered safely, efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively.

- Identify and propose improvements, and solve problems within the project scope.

- Make quality decisions and escalate complex issues when necessary.

- Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and internal policies and procedures.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

- Degree in Science or Engineering, or related field, or equivalent job experience

- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in project management, ideally in Pharma or FMCG environments.

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects in regulated, protocol-driven settings.

- Strong leadership and communication skills.

- Ability to manage change and guide teams through transformation.

- Strategic mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction.

-Skilled in prioritization, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.

- Fluency in English is highly desirable

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.

Project Manager

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