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Administration Assistant I at Hovione in MO-Taipa
Job Description
Administration Assistant I
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About Hovione
At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.
Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.
And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?
You will be responsible to:
Provides secretarial / administrative support to employees or groups in the organization. Receives, screens and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail and email. Maintains files, records, calendars and diaries. May arrange business travel, coordinate meeting arrangements and / or track expenses. Uses standard and/or advanced business software applications (e.g Microsoft Office, SAP, documentation control, analytical software) to prepare correspondence, presentations, agenda, minutes, etc. Acts as key user for area specific tools. Prepares technical reports, document or indicators based on specialized documents. Updates planning and communications in support of decisions made.
- Receive, classify, consolidate and/or summarize documents and information using the tools and systems required for these purposes
- Maintain records of documents processed as required
- Compile various regular reports in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Route or answer routine correspondence not requiring supervisor attention
- Receive and refer visitors and telephone calls
- Open and distribute mails
- Make meeting and travel arrangements
- Prepare PRs and follow-up with the area for completing the GRs
- Conduct simple tasks of low complexity and with close supervision
- Maintain an open communication with colleagues, identifying and reporting any production, HSE, quality or other issues to management according to the required processes
- Suggest and participate in improvements in the area in which the TM is assigned
- Ensure facility activities are carried out in compliance with all GMP, legal and HSE regulations and applicable standards in the country of operation, complying with and enforcing all Hovione processes and good practice
- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
- Some years of learning through academic or vocational qualification
- Experience of working in an administrative environment (preferred).
- Numerical capability for simple arithmetic.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office tools).
- Clear and open communication skills (written and verbal).
- Competent (written and verbal) English (highly desirable).
- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.
Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives
Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.
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