Title:  Scientist, Formulation Development

Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Type: Full-time

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About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Scientist, Formulation Development to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

JOB PURPOSE:

To conduct scientific studies and experiments to develop new products and technologies and improve existing ones.

Key Responsibilities:

Policies, Processes & Procedures:

• Recommends improvements to departmental policy and directs the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of Research and Development department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost- effective service to customers.

Day- to-day operations:

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Research and Development department/section to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Contributes to complex research projects across several technologies to aid a variety of project formats, project feasibility and long-term collaborations
• Designs experimental plans and project proposals to evaluate different technologies and test hypotheses
• Provides detailed requirements to validate technologies and works with other team members and/or third-party members to get these built as required
• Generates defined project plans and specifies design requirements needed to establish key performance criteria to meet project goals and demonstrating the feasibility of a new technology
• Establishes a knowledge base by actively seeking out technologies and tracking publications in relevant fields to keep Hikma informed of research and industry developments
• Gathers and provides new perspectives, arriving at solutions based on multiples sources of information to evaluate and solve complex technical challenges that arise on both internal and external projects
• Analyses and evaluates test results to make well-reasoned strategic recommendations that informfuture R&D decisions at Hikma
• Collaborates and gains commitment with stakeholders internally and externally to achieve project objectives

Continuous Improvement

• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account 'international best practice', improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Reporting

• Prepares departmental reports of the Research and Development department timely and accurately to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Related Assignments

• ·Performs other related duties or assignments as directed

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

Experience:

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry in research & development or a laboratory setting.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related scientific field with a Masters/PHD preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work with oncology/potent products and perform tasks that require physical effort. 

Language:

• Very good English (written and spoken).

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SAP (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Quick learner with flexibility and adaptability.
• Active listening and strong motivation.

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