Title:  Associate Scientist

Job Title           Associate Scientist

Location:         Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type:         Full-time

Req ID:            11972

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 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 global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Job Title:          Associate Scientist

Location:         Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Job Type          Fulltime 

JOB ID:            11972

Description:

We continue to be committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Scientist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing shift or multiple shift operations within manufacturing departments. Responsible for meeting budget, quality, and production goals, setting standards, and making employment and staffing decisions. Interprets manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs

Summary:

This position supports the parenteral pharmaceutical manufacturing facility through the qualification and/or validation of equipment, raw materials, and manufacturing processes. Validation activities include research, protocol writing/execution and final report generation. Additionally, investigations of manufacturing challenges are conducted, and process improvements are evaluated/implemented. Final documents are  archived and may be included in or support A/NDA submissions and made available as needed during FDA, MHRA, and client/customer compliance audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under moderate oversight by senior team member or manager:

• Applies knowledge or quickly learns cGMPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of projects/studies in areas that may include Product/Process, Sterilization, Cleaning and Equipment Validation, as well as Projects/Studies to support Manufacturing Operations.
• Writes protocols, reports (GTRs), Change Controls (including MARs). Conducts Studies/Executes protocols.
• Serves as project lead with projects of intermediate scope and cross-functional teams.
• Handles routine tasks timely, accurately.

Qualifications:           

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, computer software.
• Direct industry knowledge.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
• Ability to walk some distance 1 to 3 miles, stand for 3 to 6 hours and lift 10 to 40 lbs. during the course of a work day as required.
• Ability to work any shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd) on any day of the week (7 days) as duties require.
• Ability to become clean room gown trained/qualified and to work within the sterile suite areas for up to a full 8-hour shift (with appropriate breaks).

Education and/or Experience:       

• Minimum of a BA or BS preferably in the Sciences/Engineering/Math (other degrees accepted provided the individual has relevant experience -- e.g. education or employment in sciences or validations).

Compensation:

Base Salary: $48,250.00 -$80,4000.00 annually. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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.