Title:  Engineer, Validation

Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Job Type: [Full-time]

Hashtag: #LI-NA1

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Validation Engineer to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare all documents needed in  validation (protocols, sampling plan, reports…etc.).
2. Reviewing, approving, and evaluating all documents generated in the validation department (SOPs, protocols, reports…etc.).
3. Monitor and execute the PV activities and collect the required samples.
4. Follow up on the approval of all PV documents.
5. Updating and reviewing process history.
6. Follow up plans and tasks on a daily basis.
7. Coordinating, planning, and advising with related departments for process activities.
8. Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by the direct supervisor/Manager.
9. Superb communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating between the various departments and staff of the company as well as the validation.
10. Knowledge of the various state and federal pharmaceutical validation laws and legislations that are enforced from time to time.
11. Must be well organized with good oral and written skills besides giving attention to details.
12. Verifying equipment, machines, instruments, and systems to be qualified.
13. Ensuring compliance with cGMPs for all related equipment, machines, instruments, and systems.
14. Calibration technician works with a variety of machinery, including analytic and electronic measuring devices.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

Education:  Bachelor's degree in engineering or pharmacist or relevant fields.

Experience: At least 0-3 years of experience in related fields

Skills and Competencies:

• Good skill AutoCAD program is highly required
• English fluency and reporting skills are highly required
• Strong Numerical Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Computer Skills
• Initiative and Drive for Results
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Change & Innovation
• Communication & English fluency

Learn more about Hikma in KSA hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf