Title:  Summer Internship - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Department: Operations (Manufacturing & Packaging)
Duration: May – Early August

About the Role

Hikma Pharmaceuticals is seeking a motivated and high‑performing Summer Intern to join our Operations team at our Columbus, Ohio site. This internship offers meaningful, hands‑on experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of our products to patients and customers.

This role is designed for students who are serious about pursuing careers in operations, process improvement, engineering, or manufacturing leadership. Interns will work directly with experienced professionals while completing a project that provides both developmental value for the student and measurable improvements for the organization.

What You Will Gain

• Hands‑on exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Experience applying continuous improvement principles in a regulated environment.
• Insight into production planning, equipment performance, and operational excellence.
• Professional development through mentorship and cross‑functional collaboration.
• A project deliverable that strengthens your résumé and enhances your marketability.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Intern, you will assist with a variety of improvement initiatives across Manufacturing and Packaging such as:

• Supporting projects focused on equipment downtime reduction, capacity optimization, and workflow efficiency.
• Assisting with supply chain and throughput assessments to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Gathering and analyzing production data to develop visual management tools and performance reports.
• Contributing to development or updates of changeover maps, standard work, and 5S activities.
• Supporting capital project activities, including data verification, documentation, and coordination tasks.
• Performing verification of product standards and other inputs needed for accurate capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional student in good academic standing.
• Completion of at least 12 credit hours within a related major or relevant coursework.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Willingness to complete a background investigation (employment, criminal history, education verification).
• Willingness to take a drug test and physical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective planning and organizational abilities.

Preferred:

• Incoming juniors or seniors with an interest in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Majors related to Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or similar fields.