HUGO MIGUEL REIS FERREIRA
Santarém,Portugal
Summary
Dynamic Pharmaceutical Production Manager with extensive experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing operations compliant with EU-GMP/FDA regulations, showcasing proficiency in operational efficiency, team leadership, regulatory inspection oversight, and commitment to training development and performance management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Production Manager
Hovione
Loures, Portugal
2022.04 - 2026.01
- Manage oral solid dosage manufacturing unit under EU-GMP/FDA regulations, ensuring production plan compliance and batch release requirements with 98%+ success rate
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary team of 18+ employees, ensuring continuous GMP training and manufacturing operations excellence
- Successfully managed 3+ FDA PAI and INFARMED inspections with zero critical findings, including CAPA plan management
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives resulting in 60% production output increase and 10% reduction in production deviations.
Drug Product Senior Engineer
Hovione
Loures, Portugal
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Managed and planned critical equipment qualification projects (IQ/OQ/PQ) and FAT/SAT follow-up activities
- Executed 5+ qualification protocols for solid dosage manufacturing equipment (tablet presses, coaters, blenders) within established timelines
- Managed Change Control processes and supported multinational client audits, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Developed and implemented technical SOPs and Batch Records
Pharmacist / Drug Product Process Engineer
Hovione
Loures, Portugal
2017.10 - 2021.09
- Developed technical documentation (Batch Records, SOPs, Work Instructions) and prepared BoMs in SAP ERP
- Investigated production deviations using root cause analysis methodologies (Ishikawa, 5 Whys) and implemented corrective actions
- New Product Introduction (NPI) and execution of 25+ experimental batches, tech transfer, and scale-up activities
- Provided technical support for process optimization projects, contributing to cycle time reduction and yield improvement
Manufacturing Supervisor
Atlantic Pharma - Tecnimede Group
Sintra, Portugal
2015.06 - 2017.09
- Supervised manufacturing processes and coordinated team of 10 employees, ensuring compliance with GMP procedures, SOPs, and MOPs
- Reviewed production documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and batch traceability
- Managed production planning and resource optimization, contributing to output and quality targets achievement
Community Pharmacist
Farmácia Abrunheira
Sintra, Portugal
2014.04 - 2015.06
- Substituted Technical Director, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical legislation and pharmacy best practices
- Provided pharmaceutical counselling and dispensing of medicines and medical devices, promoting rational use of medication
- Managed orders, inventory, and prescription verification
Education
Post-Graduate Degree - Health Economics of Medicines
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, University of Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal 2014.01 - 2015.01
Master's Degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal 2007.09 - 2012.12
Skills
Quality & Compliance:
- EU-GMP, FDA 21 CFR 210/211, ICH
- CAPA & Deviation Management
- Audit Management (FDA PAI, INFARMED, Client Audits) and Inspection Readiness
Manufacturing:
- Solid Dosage Operations
- Tech Transfer & Scale-Up
- Process Validation
- Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Strategic scheduling
Systems & Tools:
- SAP ERP (PP/QM)
- LIMS
- MS Project & Power BI
- Batch Records & SOPs
- Root Cause Analysis Tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA)
Leadership:
- Team Management
- Cross-functional Projects
- Stakeholder Communication
- Training & Development
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- Project Management Fundamentals - Winning Consulting, Lisbon (January 2019)
- First Certificate in English (FCE) - Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Timeline
Production Manager
Hovione
2022.04 - 2026.01
Drug Product Senior Engineer
Hovione
2021.09 - 2022.04
Pharmacist / Drug Product Process Engineer
Hovione
2017.10 - 2021.09
Manufacturing Supervisor
Atlantic Pharma - Tecnimede Group
2015.06 - 2017.09
Community Pharmacist
Farmácia Abrunheira
2014.04 - 2015.06
Post-Graduate Degree - Health Economics of Medicines
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, University of Lisbon
2014.01 - 2015.01
Master's Degree - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon
2007.09 - 2012.12