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Policies
Quality Policy
We, at Hovione, are committed
to Quality. A demanding quality, which is adjusted to satisfy
our Customers and Health Authorities.
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Our Quality System assures
that we are in compliance with current GMP and regulatory
requirements. |
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Following the rules is very
important because the products we make save lives. |
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Quality is designed-in and
built-in, it is a team effort, and everyone’s individual
work is very important. |
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We do it right first time,
and we improve all the time. |
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In order to improve change
is encouraged, but all changes are controlled. |
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Deviations and complaints
are recorded and investigated. |
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Corrective and preventive
actions are implemented through changes to controlled
documentation and training. |
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Traceability enables the
identification of non-conformities, deviations and the
trend that determines when change is appropriate. |
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To do good work YOU
- must first understand what is expected of you,
- then you must be well trained and finally, you must
do your best. We listen to our colleagues
- and, when appropriate, we inform the Customer before
making changes. |
Health, Safety and
Environment Policy
The protection of people,
facilities and the environment is a strategic imperative for
development and is a constant source of concern for Hovione
FarmaCiencia SA, relying on the following principles:
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We comply with the applicable
legislation and other requirements including the principles
of Responsible Care®; |
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We design facilities, processes
and operations in agreement with principles that assure
safety, health and the environment; |
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We evaluate and prevent
risks to health and safety and the impact on the environment
of all areas of Company activity; |
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We adopt adequate policies
for the management of waste, emissions and natural resources
that prevent pollution and are, whenever possible, integrated
and autonomous; |
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We inform and train our
employees and demand that they act responsibly in the
defense of health, safety and the environment using common
sense and in alignment with the business; |
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We investigate and implement
corrective measures to prevent the recurrence of all non-compliant
situations; |
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We maintain a cordial and
constructive relationship with every stakeholder based
on a spirit of mutual respect and dialogue; |
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We improve continuously
in safety, health and the environment, reviewing our performance
and setting targets. |
Human Resources Management
Policy
The company recognizes that people are its main asset and
that Hovione’s continued success depends on the involvement,
effort and professionalism of everyone that works at Hovione.
As such, it is the policy of each Hovione company to:
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Recruit
individuals of quality, based on a thorough and objective
selection process. |
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Treat
all its staff equally, waiving all and any discrimination
(sex, religion, opinion, nationality, race…) and
providing a working environment that promotes team work
and assures mutual respect and - when warranted - individual
attention. |
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Offer
to its staff employment that is stable, long-term and
challenging. |
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Pay
a market competitive remuneration that evolves in connection
with the function performed, and the individual’s
potential, experience and merit. |
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Promote,
on a continuous and planned basis, the training of every
individuals in a form that is adjusted to its needs and
possibilities. |
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Promote
and develop the practice of delegation based on competence,
on effective communication and reporting, on mutual trust,
on respect for the decisions and on the acknowledgement
of the right to make a mistake. |
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Inform
periodically each individual of what is expected of him/her,
the evaluation of his/her work and of the earned advancement
opportunities. |
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To
the extent possible, and with a view to enable career
advancement, priority will be given to the existing staff
to fill-in job vacancies at their Company. |
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Develop
a social vision, adequate and adjusted to the local conditions
and legislation applicable to each location so as to assure
that protection exists for each staff member and its family
during their working-life and, later, upon their retirement.
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