Title:  Specialist, Projects

Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Job Type: Full-time

Hashtag: #LI-MM1

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 Project Specialist 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:

• Lead technical and industrial projects from feasibility study through commissioning and start-up.
• Manage project scope, costs, timelines, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, suppliers, and contractors.
• Participate in the preparation of technical specifications, supplier consultations, and vendor follow-up.
• Ensure compliance of installations with GMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee equipment qualification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and industrial performance optimization

Qualifications:

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

• Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial project management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good knowledge of GMP requirements and regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in cleanroom design and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14644-4 and EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.
• Proficiency in project management tools and technical documentation.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Excellent coordination, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, autonomy, and results-oriented approach.
• Good command of both French and English.