External Job Title Senior Design Architect

Hovione group; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hovione invites an experienced Architecture/Engineering professional to lead site master planning and long-term capacity strategy. You will translate strategy into scalable engineering solutions, define URS, and supervise complex projects ensuring GMP, HSE, and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration across functions and external suppliers is essential. With 10+ years in industrial projects and a strong architectural background, you will drive innovation, safety, and cost efficiency while shaping

Qualificações

• University degree in Architecture or Engineering (Civil or equivalent).
• Architectural background preferred for industrial or master planning.
• 10+ years in industrial or construction project environments; 15+ preferred.
• Experience in facility design, master planning, and end-to-end project execution.
• Pharma or healthcare exposure is a plus; regulated industries experience valued.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, HSE, and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead site master planning and long-term capacity strategy aligned with growth.
• Translate strategy and requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Define URS ensuring alignment with process needs and ergonomics.
• Supervise project execution: on time, within budget, compliant with standards.
• Support budgeting, timeline management, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate in a matrix organization with engineering, operations, quality, procurement, and suppliers.
• Drive adoption of advanced technologies and engineering standards for safety and cost efficiency.
• Represent the company with authorities and promote IP development.

Conhecimentos

Strategic thinking

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Autonomy & problem solving

Decision making with data

Ability to manage complexity

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Architecture or Engineering degree

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Project

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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:

Lead site master planning and long-term facility capacity strategy aligned with business growth and manufacturing network needs

Translatebusiness strategy and operational requirementsinto practical, scalable engineering and design solutions

Define and contribute toUser Requirement Specifications (URS), ensuring alignment with process needs, ergonomics, productivity, and user wellbeing

Supervise project execution to ensure delivery:

• On time
• Within budget
• In compliance withcGMP, HSE, and regulatory standards

Supportbudget definition, planning, and timeline management, ensuring realistic and achievable project execution

Identify, assess, and mitigateproject risks, proactively resolving technical and operational challenges

Collaborate within a matrix organization, working closely with:

• Engineering
• Operations
• Quality & Compliance
• Procurement
• External suppliers and contractors

Support Purchasing insupplierselectionand contract awarding, ensuringoptimaltechnical solutions andsupport technical bid evaluations and supplierselection

Drive implementation ofadvanced technologies and engineering standardstooptimizesafety, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency

Capturelessons learned and user feedbackto improve future projects

Lead and contribute tocontinuous improvement initiatives, including:

• Engineering processes
• CAPEX optimization
• Productivity enhancements

Represent the company in interactions withexternal authorities and regulatory bodies, asrequired

Promote innovation and support the development ofintellectual property (IP)

Providetechnical guidanceas ArchitectureSME,supporting Internaland externaldesign teams, ensuringhigh standardsin design and execution

Define facility layout strategies ensuring GMP-compliant flows, segregation principles, and cleanroom zoning concepts

Act asArchitecturedesign authority, defining and governing global architectural standards acrossHovionefacilities

Integrate sustainability and energy efficiency principles into facility design and master planning

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

University degree inArchitectureorEngineering (Civilorequivalent)

Architectural background is strongly preferred, particularly with experience in industrial or master planning environments

Experience

Minimum10 years of experiencein industrial or construction project environments;15+ years preferred

Proven experience in:

• Facility design and master planning
• End-to-endproject execution in operational environments

MultidisciplinarArchitecture&engineeringprojects

Working withinmatrix organizations and complex stakeholder environments

Industry Experience

• Experience inPharma or Healthcare environmentsconsidered a plus
• Experience inFood or other regulated industriesstrongly preferred

Technical Knowledge

• Industrial facility design and engineering systems
• cGMP guidelines
• HSE standards
• Applicable regulatory and legal requirements
• Solid understanding ofreal-world implementation and operational constraints

Skills & Competencies

Ability to bridgestrategic thinking with hands-on execution

Strongmultidisciplinary coordination and integration capability

Excellentstakeholder management and communication skills

High levelofautonomy and problem-solving capability

Strongdecision-making skills, based on data and multiple inputs

Ability to managecomplexity, uncertainty, and competing priorities

Additional Requirements

Fluency in English

Proficient in MS Office and standardarchitecture &engineering tools(AutoCAD, Navisworks, Project, etc.)

Willingness totravel asrequired

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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