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Choose To Challenge

2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge to celebrate the achievements of women around the world.

Today Hovione women also #ChooseToChallenge. From Portugal to the USA, Ireland, Macau and India, we celebrate our team’s achievements.

Thank you to Beatriz Noriega Fernandes, Camie Lou, Kristen Parisi, Linda Cullinane, Louise Dennehy, Madhu Gautam, Mafalda Paiva, Marianna Katz, Marilena Ornelas, Mary Hennessy, Sarah Downing, Sarah Scott, Sónia Cardoso and Tânia Dias for raising their hands high. 

From challenge comes change. Read their statements here.

 

O tema deste ano do Dia Internacional da Mulher é #ChooseToChallenge - Escolher Desafiar - para celebrar as
conquistas das mulheres em todo o mundo.

As mulheres Hovione também aderiram à campanha #ChooseToChallenge. De Portugal aos EUA, Irlanda, Macau e Índia, celebramos as conquistas da nossa equipa.
 
Obrigada Beatriz Noriega Fernandes, Camie Lou, Kristen Parisi, Linda Cullinane, Louise Dennehy,
Madhu Gautam, Mafalda Paiva, Marianna Katz, Marilena Ornelas, Mary Hennessy, Sarah Downing,
Sarah Scott, Sónia Cardoso e Tânia Dias por levantarem as vossas mãos.

Do desafio vem a mudança. Leia os seus testemunhos aqui.

2021 International Women's Day_ Kristen Parisi | Hovione

 

  

My name is Kristen and I’m a HR Business Partner at Hovione USA.
My journey at Hovione has been one of my proudest professional achievements.
I started June of 2017 in the capacity of a split role, supporting HR initiatives while maintaining office management.
I have since been promoted twice and currently hold the role of HR Business Partner.
Hovione provides the necessary tools and opportunities for TM’s to have a fulfilling and challenging career.

O meu nome é Kristen e sou HR Business Partner na Hovione EUA.
O meu trajeto na Hovione é uma das conquistas profissionais de que mais me orgulho.
Comecei em junho de 2017 a apoiar iniciativas de RH enquanto mantinha a gestão do escritório.
Desde então, fui promovida duas vezes e atualmente exerço a função de HR Business Partner.
A Hovione fornece as ferramentas e oportunidades necessárias para que as Colaboradoras tenham uma carreira gratificante e desafiadora.

Kristen Parisi - HR Business Partner
Hovione USA
2021 International Women's Day Madhu Gautam | Hovione

 

  

My name is Madhu and I’m a Director at Hovione India office.
I believe in a world where everyone – regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity - is provided with equal opportunities and I share this belief with Hovione.
To all my colleagues around the world I raise my hand: by working at Hovione we have committed ourselves to save lives and improve the quality of life of millions of patients.
There is no limit to what we can do together. Be proud. Be happy!

O meu nome é Madhu e sou diretora do escritório da Hovione Índia.
Acredito num mundo onde todos - independentemente da sua idade, sexo, religião, incapacidade, orientação sexual ou etnia - tenham oportunidades iguais e partilho esta convicção com a Hovione.
A todas as minhas colegas em todo o mundo, levanto a minha mão: ao trabalhar na Hovione, comprometemo-nos a salvar vidas e a melhorar a qualidade de vida de milhões de pacientes.
Não há limite para o que podemos fazer em conjunto. Tenham orgulho. Sejam felizes!

Madhu Gautam - Director of Hovione India
Hovione India
2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

 

  

My name is Camie Lou and I’m the Administrative Manager at Hovione Macau.
I am proud to be part of a workplace where everyone is welcomed and so many women have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
I am challenged every day to perform my best and to all my colleagues around the world, I raise my hand: celebrate daily your personal and professional achievements.
Let’s celebrate this day together!

O meu nome é Camie e sou Administrative Manager na Hovione Macau.
Tenho orgulho de fazer parte de uma empresa onde todos são bem-vindos e onde muitas mulheres têm a oportunidade de atingir todo o seu potencial.
Sou desafiada todos os dias a dar o meu melhor e para todas as minhas colegas em qualquer parte do mundo levanto a mão: comemorem diariamente as vossas conquistas pessoais e profissionais.
Vamos comemorar este dia juntas!

Camie Lou - Administrative Manager
Hovione Macau
2021 International Women's Day Ireland Team| Hovione

 

  

At Hovione Eireann, we are very proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and love to find ways to celebrate it.
One aspect of our diversity is our gender balance across our teams and at all levels of the organization and therefore we have again decided to plan an event to celebrate the annual ‘International Women's Day’ on Monday March 8th.
We will host a virtual art class, during which we will design a card to send to a woman who inspires us.
In keeping with this year’s theme, #choosetochallenge, we are challenging ourselves to try something new and creative, keeping in mind the importance of ensuring everyone on our teams has a voice.
This year our event is in aid of Cuanlee, a women's refuge in Cork city which has seen a big increase in calls for help this year due to the lockdowns over the past 12 months.
We hope our contribution towards them helps in some way with the challenges they face every day.

Na Hovione Irlanda, temos muito orgulho da nossa cultura diversificada e inclusiva e adoramos encontrar formas de a celebrar.
Um aspeto da nossa diversidade é o equilíbrio de género nas nossas equipas e em todos os níveis da organização e, por isso, decidimos novamente planear um evento para celebrar o ‘Dia Internacional da Mulher’ na segunda-feira, 8 de março.
Faremos uma aula de arte virtual, durante a qual desenharemos um cartão para enviar a uma mulher que nos inspire.
De acordo com o tema deste ano, #choosetochallenge, estamos a desafiar-nos para tentar algo novo e criativo, tendo em mente a importância de garantir que todos nas nossas equipas têm uma voz.
Este ano, o nosso evento irá apoiar a Cuanlee, um refúgio feminino na cidade de Cork, que teve um grande aumento no número de pedidos de ajuda devido aos confinamentos dos últimos 12 meses.
Esperamos que a nossa contribuição as possa ajudar a enfrentar os desafios de todos os dias.

Mary Hennessy - Director of Human Resources Ireland
Louise Dennehy - HR Business Partner, Linda Cullinane - Supply Chain Director, Sarah Downing - QA Director,
Sarah Scott - Product Quality Manager
Hovione Ireland
2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

 

  

My name is Tânia and I’m an Events Coordinator at Hovione Portugal.
In my professional career, I have always achieved my goals, always keeping an attitude based of humility, integrity, and an open mind!
Joining Hovione was one of those goals, and it has brought me new experiences, both professionally and personally.

O meu nome é Tânia e sou Events Coordinator na Hovione Portugal.
No meu percurso profissional, tenho lutado sempre para concretizar as metas a que me proponho, seguindo sempre a minha visão pessoal de humildade, integridade e otimismo!
A entrada na Hovione foi uma dessas metas, que me tem trazido novas experiências quer a nível profissional como pessoal.

Tânia Dias - Events Coordinator
Hovione Portugal
2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

 

  

My name is Mafalda and I am a proud scientist at Hovione R&D Portugal.
My journey here began six years ago, as an analytical chemist, and evolved to management positions, all within R&D.
I am passionate about science, business and people!
I truly believe that we can all achieve our goals and pursue our passions, if we truly work for it, independent of gender, race, sexual orientation or religion.
The sky is, indeed, the limit!

O meu nome é Mafalda e sou uma orgulhosa cientista na Hovione Portugal.
A minha viagem começou aqui há seis anos, como analytical chemist, e evoluiu para cargos de gestão, tudo dentro da área de R&D.
Sou apaixonada pela ciência, negócios e pessoas!
Acredito verdadeiramente que todos podemos alcançar os nossos objetivos e seguir as nossas paixões, se realmente trabalharmos para isso, independentemente do género, raça, orientação sexual ou religião.
O céu é, de facto, o limite!

Mafalda Paiva - Group Leader, R&D Analytical Development
Hovione Portugal
2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

 

  

My name is Marilena and I’m an Operational Excellence Engineer at Hovione Portugal.
I always thought that to practice cross fit you had to be very strong and a bit crazy.
Guess what, I am one of the crazy ones, and all I needed was to step out of my comfort zone, to practice a lot and never give up.

O meu nome é Marilena e sou Operational Excellence Engineer na Hovione Portugal.
Sempre achei que para praticar cross fit era necessário ser uma pessoa muito forte e louca.
Adivinhem, eu sou uma das loucas, e tudo o que eu precisava era sair da minha zona de conforto, praticar muito e nunca desistir.

Marilena Ornelas - Operational Excellence Engineer
Hovione Portugal
2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

 

  

My name is Beatriz and I’m a scientist at Hovione Portugal.
From a small town to the capital, from engineering to pharmaceutical development, I feel a sense of accomplishment knowing my everyday small tasks help to save lives.
I was lucky to be born in a place where I had all the opportunities available for me, however this is still not the case for so many women all around the world.
I will continue to speak up for them. 

O meu nome é Beatriz e sou cientista na Hovione Portugal.
De uma pequena cidade à capital, da engenharia ao desenvolvimento farmacêutico, sinto-me realizada por saber que as minhas pequenas tarefas diárias ajudam a salvar vidas.
Tive a sorte de nascer com todas as oportunidades à minha espera, mas esse ainda não é o caso de muitas mulheres em todo o mundo.
Por elas, continuarei a falar.

Beatriz Noriega Fernandes - Scientist, R&D DPD Inhalation
Hovione Portugal
2021 International Women's Day | Hovione

 

  

My name is Sónia and I work at RDP Analytical Sciences at Hovione Portugal.
I feel glad to be able to enjoy a fulfilled life by combining the things that I love most: family, science and helping others.

O meu nome é Sónia e trabalho na área de RDP Analytical Sciences na Hovione Portugal.
Estou feliz por ter uma vida plena ao combinar as coisas que mais amo: família, ciência e ajudar os outros.

Sónia Cardoso - RDP Analytical Sciences
Hovione Portugal
International Women Day Scientists testimonial | Hovione

 

  

My name is Marianna and I'm a Scientist at Hovione Portugal.
Study hard. Play the cello. Move abroad. Run a half marathon.
Explore different cultures. Work hard. Do a headstand. Innovate. Have fun.
Change lives. Love. Choose to challenge. The sky is the limit.
Women are versatile, support and acknowledge them!

O meu nome é Marianna e sou cientista na Hovione Portugal.
Estuda muito. Toca violoncelo. Muda de país. Corre uma meia maratona.
Explora diferentes culturas. Trabalha no duro. Pratica headstand. Inova. Diverte-te.
Muda vidas. Ama. Escolhe desafiar. O céu é o limite.
As mulheres são versáteis, vamos apoiá-las e reconhecê-las!

Marianna Katz - Scientist – R&D Products
Hovione Portugal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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