Catarina Portugal

Catarina Portugal is an experienced analytical chemist currently serving as the Lead Senior Analytical Chemist at Hovione since July 2011, where responsibilities include analytical project management, method development, optimization, and validation across various project phases. Catarina has held multiple leadership roles, including Standards Qualification & Scientifically Sound Validations Team Lead, focusing on analytical activities and data integrity within the Process Chemistry Development group. Prior to Hovione, experience includes a role as an Analytical Technician at Quimiteste and a PhD graduate student at the Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, specializing in the development of analytical methods using techniques such as HPLC and GC-MS. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and a Licenciate Degree in Química Tecnológica.