Job Title:      Sr. Project Manager, R&D - Generics

Location:      Columbus, OH

Job Type:     Full time

Req ID:          6921

 

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.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Project Manager, R&D - Generics to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of R&D generic products from product formulation, analytical development, testing to regulatory filing with FDA using project management methodology including resource planning, risk analysis and mitigation, as well as ensuring that project execution is performed in accordance to planned schedules and established milestones. 

 

Responsible for proactively communicating with key stakeholders any risks to milestones and timelines including internal department resources, supply chain challenges, delays, etc. and provide vetted recommendations to reduce impact and get back to established timelines.  Work closely with manufacturing on scheduling adequate resources for launch of product registration and exhibit batches.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development of project scope, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with the cross functional teams as well as external partners. Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams to adhere to key project timeline milestones, risk management analysis, key transfer dates and overall project and business goals.  Identify critical paths and barriers. Deliver implementation strategies and resolve issues impacting them. Proactively manage projects, anticipating issues and potential delays to achieve on-time completion. Organize and lead regular project review meetings with cross-functional departments.  Issue meeting minutes and capture decisions and action items. Interacts, through program updates and review, with all levels of management. Prepares and manages the project risk register and for making decisions regarding the appropriate risk when there is substantial project impact. Escalate issues/critical events and facilitate prompt attention/resolution.

Provide input to project prioritization process.

 

Skills:

Must have a technical background, preferably in pharmaceuticals and R&D/Quality Control Must be well versed in Project Management tools and must possess knowledge of related disciplines Must have knowledge of such principles as cGMPs, FDA guidelines, clinical studies and industry practices Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, be capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, and be able to manage and resolve conflict Must demonstrate strategic and global cross-functional leadership Must have excellent communication and organizational skills

Must possess the ability to direct multiple projects in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

 

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

 

Minimum Education:

Minimum:   B.S. in Science (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology or related sciences)

 

Minimum Experience:

Minimum:  Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive cross-functional project management experience is required with a focus on pharmaceutical products Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive cross-functional project management experience is required with a focus on pharmaceutical products Preferred: Experience managing external partners (strategic partners, CROs, CMOs) is desired

Experience with dosing devices and clinical studies is desired

 

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 3% 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.

 

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.