Title:  Associate Principal Specialist, Injectables IT

Job Title: Associate Principal Specialist, Injectables IT

Location: Cherry Hill, Nj

Job Type: Full-Time

Req ID: 6942

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Principal Specialist to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for support and management of multiple technologies related to all aspects of US Injectables IT.  Collaborates with US Injectables business and IT centers of excellence to ensure that technology operations support business operations and projects are delivered according to plan. This role should have very strong functional and process experience as some projects or initiatives may have a high-risk profile . Highly preferred to have Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical experience and familiarity with IT systems and applications used in the Pharmaceutical industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as internal consultant and solution specialist for US Injectables Operations, coordinating across the IT organization in support of the business. This person may be a subject matter expert, or they may help subject matter experts recommend and apply solutions to complex issues in collaboration with business leaders.
• Provide IT technical support for US Injectables Operations applications.
• Coordinates troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to US Injectables IT.
• Collaborate with US Injectables business and IT centers of excellence to ensure technology operations support business operations.
• Manage project intake and delivery for US Injectables IT. This may involve working with all levels of the business.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency within U.S. Injectables IT operations.
• Monitor IT trends and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within U.S. Injectables Operations.Support the development and maintenance of documentation (new and existing) for technical procedures and processes for US Injectables IT.
• Oversee training and support for users on US Injectables IT systems and applications.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline or relevant work experience

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum:  
• 5+ Years of overall experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing technology/operations preferred
• 3-5+ years in a specialized field.
• Experience with IT systems and applications used in the Pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing technology/operations preferred
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. GMP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP ERP Functional experience
• Previous project management experience

SKILLS

• Collaborative, Customer focused and able to create visible value
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of IT systems and applications used in the Pharmaceutical industry

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.