Title:  2025 Internship - US Communications/Columbus - 7401

Job Title: Intern (onsite)

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Part-time

Req ID: 7401

Compensation: $19.00/hour

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.  Hikma Pharmaceuticals is currently seeking a talented Intern to join the US Communications team in its Columbus, Ohio, Site. As an Intern, you will earn practical experience as a fully integrated member of our team and participate in meaningful projects that will add value to our organization. In this role, you will create Communications materials, including articles for our Connect intranet and our quarterly employee newsletter, Hikma North America News, internal email announcements, content for our internal digital screens and social media content to promote Hikma’s businesses, achievements and positive impact on the US healthcare system and its patients.

Responsibilities:

· Assist in the development and implementation of Hikma's employee communications, including stories for Hikma’s intranet, Connect, and its quarterly employee print newsletter, Hikma North America News.

· Provide writing and research support to the US communications team including drafting and editing promotional and recap stories for local site Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events.

· Create social media content, using written copy, photos, video, and more to share Hikma's story across the company's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

· Research opportunities to raise the profile of the Hikma brand in central Ohio.

· Provide logistical support for internal events such as employee town halls and external media events, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• The selected candidate will work onsite between 10-20 hours per week.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing.
• Must have completed 12 credit hours within a related major and/or other related coursework.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated and inquisitive with a strong desire to learn.
• Organization skills to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to details.
• Planning and Organizational skills.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interest in corporate communications and public affairs.
• A positive, self-starting, can-do attitude, and a willingness to jump in to support the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive manner, and attention to detail.
• Experience or interest in using social media tools for brands including LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Willingness to learn how to use new tools, such as SharePoint, Umbraco and Khoros
• Ability to manage multiple project activities under general supervision. Must be organized and deadline oriented.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction, no sponsorship offered at this time.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
• Must be willing to take a drug test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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.