Title:  Scientist, Production Systems

JOB TITLE:     Scientist – Production Systems

Location:         Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type:         Full-time

Req ID:             11724

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 800 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 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position supports Commercial Production at the Cherry Hill pharmaceutical manufacturing facility through the Administration of User Account Creation and Maintenance, Software Archival to support (Backup, Restoration, Disaster Recovery), and System Administration and Troubleshooting for Production based systems. Assists in investigations of manufacturing challenges, data integrity issues to support Commercial production equipment usage and product release

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for Stand alone User Administration of Computer Controlled Systems in the Cherry Hill Production environment to ensure compliance to 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP practices.
• Responsible for Software Archival as determined by Site management and cGMP practices. Archival of Software Backup of Production based system for Disaster Recovery, and Periodic Data backup, etc.
• Works with Information Technology to automate backup systems for secure, timely data capture and continued business continuity.
• Maintain database for Software Records and User maintenance
• Handles routine tasks timely, accurately.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: 

Internal: Daily/Weekly communication with immediate supervisor. Scheduling with Production Planning, Line Leaders for Routine Backup/Equipment Backups and User account administration. Interaction with IT for networked solutions.

External: FAT/Vendor interaction for Archive, Backup functionality of new equipment. Offsite training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, computer software.
• Direct industry knowledge of Production Computerized systems preferred (Systech, Optel, Vision Systems, e.g)
• 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.

EDUCATION:

BS in science/technical/engineering preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• 3-5 years’ experience working with Production equipment
• Knowledge of Data Backup of Production based software systems and data support of production-based systems.
• Proven experience with administration and user account maintenance of cGMP systems.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of software systems such as SYSTEC, OPTEL, VISION Programs, Data Backup local and network solutions
• Clear communication skills, cGMP documentation

Compensation:

Base Salary: $66,000 to $133,750 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 4% 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.