Welcome to Hovione:
where innovation meets impact

We are an independent family-owned international group of companies which are in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug product intermediates. With more than 2300 team members, hailing from 45 different nationalities across 3 different continents we’re a global force to be reckoned with.

We offer a range of services to the pharmaceutical industry, from process development to current Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing, particle engineering, and formulation development. And did we mention our strong expertise in inhalation technology? We’ve developed several inhalation products, approximately 10% of FDA approved medicines, that are helping people breathe easier and live better lives.

Join our team and shape the future

We are a group of exceptional people with strong scientific and technical capabilities. We thrive on challenges and constantly push the limits of what's achievable at the intersection of health and technology.

We’re all about innovation, quality and delivery, and we are ‘In it for life’.

If you’re ready to join a great workplace that’s home to exceptional people and makes a real difference in the world, Hovione is the place to be.

Our culture is a reflection of our purpose

We are a Top Employer 2024 and these are the values that drive our teams:

Innovative and dynamic environment

We have a strong focus on innovation and encourage our employees to think creatively, develop new ideas, and make meaningful contributions.

Career development opportunities

We are committed to the professional development of our team members and offer a range of training and development programs to help them grow in their careers.

International presence

With sites in Portugal, United States, Ireland, and China, we offer the opportunity to work in a truly global environment and gain experience working with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Strong values and culture

We are committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.

Competitive compensation and benefits

We reward merit and offer competitive compensation packages and a wide range of benefits to our team members, including health insurance.

Your talent matters to us

We support and enable you on your path to excellence. These are some of the initiatives we have in place to guide you through the program:

Let's do
amazing
things
together.

Our Graduates Program

Our Graduates Program is a 12 month working experience based in Lisbon and you can apply to different areas:

Manufacturing & Production

Marketing & Sales

Supply Chain & Procurement

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Engineering & Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Digital

Operational Excellence

Internal Communications

Finance

Research & Development

Who you are

We are thrilled to meet you and we expect that you are:

Passionate;
Inquisitive and eager to learn;
Willing to go the extra mile to achieve outstanding results.

Sounds like you?

Apply if you meet these criteria:

You’re a finalist student in Engineering, Industrial Management, Chemical Sciences, Information Systems, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Management, or other related areas;
You have up to 1 year of professional experience;
You’re available to start working full-time in September 2024;
Write and speak fluently in English.