Title:  Manager, Formulation Development

Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Job Type: Full-time

Hashtag: #LI-MM1

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 Associate Manager, 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead formulation development and process optimization projects for new and existing pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with quality, timelines, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of formulation scientists and technicians; set objectives, monitor performance, and drive capability building.
• Ensure full compliance of development activities with GMP, internal SOPs, and applicable ICH and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee pilot, scale-up, and validation batch manufacturing activities; provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Review, approve, and take accountability for formulation protocols, batch records, and technical development documentation.
• Act as the primary formulation interface with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support successful technology transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications:

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

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or Process Engineering (required).
• Doctorate in Pharmacy or equivalent advanced scientific degree (preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leadership, supervisory, or managerial roles.
• Experience in R&D or manufacturing environment. 

Learn more about Hikma in Morocco hikma-morocco-factsheet-nov-2024.pdf