Pedro Duarte serves as the Production Director at Hovione, where he leverages over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to drive operational excellence and enhance production efficiency. At the Loures site, he is responsible for overseeing all Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing, ensuring...
Pedro Duarte serves as the Production Director at Hovione, where he leverages over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to drive operational excellence and enhance production efficiency. At the Loures site, he is responsible for overseeing all Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing, ensuring that both off-patent and contract manufacturing products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. His role involves managing multi-disciplinary technical teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation to achieve faultless execution and on-time deliveries.
Pedro's expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies has been instrumental in implementing process improvement initiatives that not only streamline operations but also significantly enhance customer satisfaction. His strategic thinking enables him to identify opportunities for performance enhancement, aligning production processes with the evolving needs of the business and its clients. He is particularly passionate about designing new approaches and tools that facilitate structured data analysis and troubleshooting, which are critical in addressing complex production challenges.
In addition to his operational responsibilities, Pedro is dedicated to training and coaching his teams, empowering them to adopt best practices in GMP and validation processes. His commitment to continuous improvement and innovation management positions him as a key driver of Hovione's growth strategy, ensuring that the organization remains agile and responsive in a competitive market. With a strong foundation in statistical data analysis and operations management, Pedro Duarte exemplifies leadership in the pharmaceutical sector, consistently delivering results that support both business objectives and customer requirements.
