Supply Chain Operations Compliance Associate

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::

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Supply Chain and Warehouse ensuring alignment with Hovione Supply Chain vision, mission, and strategy. Support cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, and critical thinking to be able to improve rigor, discipline and predictability. Implement best practices and leverage on opportunities of standardization and harmonization between areas and sites based on continuous improvement and learning culture.

• Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner complying with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Provide support to Warehouse Manager as needed for FDA and Client Audits. Implement and track recommendations to closure.
• Provide support to Warehouse Manager for HSE and QA internal audits. Suggest, implement and tracks solutions to solve any potential findings.
• Collaborate with assigned area owner to define and implement revisions on Supply Chain and Warehouse processes.
• Complete, evaluate and close QA & HSE Events, CAPA’s and Near Misses for SC & WH, collaborating with the area owner on investigation, assignment of CAPA’s tracking for on time completion. Provide Bi-Weekly status reports to Management.
• Implement and manage change controls for WH and SC, driving resolution and approvals with other departments
• Develop and/or update the Warehouse and Supply Chain SOP/IOPs as required for business need, providing training when required.
• Develop and/or update Work Instructions, providing training when required.
• Develop training plans/materials for all Warehouse and Supply Chain Roles assuring on time training completion.
• Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues
• Report area performance during periodical meetings, define priorities and work on improvement opportunities.
• Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems
• Ensure compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione's policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others) within his/ her TMs

We are looking to recruit a Candidate::

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehousing.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Quality, cGMP´s, ICH/CFR guidelines, ISO Norms and Industrial Safety
• Proficiency in English with strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package.

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, Hovione discloses a base pay range for this U.S. based position. Actual pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and all roles may include a short-term incentive bonus. Employment is at-will, and compensation may change based on performance or market conditions. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, leaves, and health coverage (medical, dental, vision), subject to plan terms. Full benefit details are shared upon offer.

Operations Planning Associate Compensation Range: $77,220 - $118,800 annually

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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