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Job Title: Sr. Process Engineer, 3rd Party & Technical Services

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: 11755

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 800 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 9,500+ 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 motivatedSr. Process Engineer, 3rd Party & Technical Services to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the leads process validation, registration, and transfer for in-house and 3rd-party (CMO) products, ensuring alignment with quality and compliance standards. Oversees production strategies across multiple dosage forms from development through commercialization, including scale-up, validation, and lifecycle management. Coordinates regulatory submissions, process changes, and cross-functional activities while mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices. Leads process development, validation, and transfer for in-house and third-party (CMO) pharmaceutical products. Acts as a technical expert to ensure successful product scale-up, regulatory compliance, and commercialization across multiple dosage forms.

• Consult as Process and Formulation Champion on cGMP/ FDA/ Hikma quality requirements and execute process registration (ANDA, NDA, PAS, etc.)/ scale-up/ validation and commercial production for 3rd Party/ CMO & in-house products during project selection, process development, filing, transfer, evaluation, launch and life-cycle phase.
  • Lead as Hikma’s Technical Services representative for in-house process flow & equipment requirements for different products (solids, non-solids, nasals, inhalation, etc.) and spearhead 3rd Party/ CMO site visits, process and equipment requirements, and other technical considerations during project selection, and execution.
  • Drive gap and risk assessments including statistical data analysis for process scale-up, and process design/ improvement initiatives (e.g. PAT, DOE) during development/ registration/ transfer and lead mitigation and implementation activities.
  • Lead strategy development for filing and validation (e.g. lot sizes, number of lots, sampling plan etc.) and drive requirements (e.g. protocols, batch records, etc.) for registration scale-up, evaluation, transfer, and process validation batch production.
  • Create and/ or review documentation (e.g. Master Manufacturing Formula/ batch records, protocols/ reports, technical justifications for matrix approach etc.), and master data for production of batches for registration/ filing/ scale-up, evaluation, and process validation.
  • Travel to 3rd party locations as lead representative of Process Transfer - Technical Services during registration/ evaluation/ scale-up/ process transfer/ validation/ commercial lot manufacturing to provide subject matter expertise and technical support on process and quality requirements of Hikma to mitigate risks during commercial production.
• Lead process development, registration, and FDA filing tasks with R&D and project teams from 3rdparty/ CMO and Hikma to establish robust control strategy for future commercial process.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. Product Development, Production etc.) during development, pilot lot production, registration, etc. to optimize or develop product formulation, and process flow, and resolve complex issues relating to CPPs, CQAs, AQL, analytical methods/ testing, quality deviations and other process risks.
  • Collaborate with Analytical Development, Quality labs etc. to set-up testing requirements for in-process controls, release and stability; influence in establishing product specifications based on process and data trends.
  • Co-lead with Product Development to generate development/ registration QbD reports and ensure robust documentation of development history/data prior to process validation/ PPQ.
  • Collaborate with Drug Regulatory Affairs (DRA) at 3rd Party/ CMO and Hikma to author/ or review documentation required for product filing (ANDAs, NDAs, PAS, CRLs, and other FDA correspondences) to support timely approvals.
  • Leverage lessons from registration scale batches and coordinate with Production/ Engineering team to drive procurement or modification of key manufacturing equipment to support commercial production.
• Lead the planning and execution of process transfers and scale-up/ evaluation, process validation/ PPQ and commercial production/ CPV of new and existing products (3rd Party/ CMO, Transfer (In/ Out) Buy-ins, Inter-site etc.) following Hikma requirements; drive resolutions to complex process problems and influence teams to adopt solutions to meet commercialization/ product launch timelines/ deliverables.
  • Lead as a process champion/ point of contact for process validation (process design, PPQ, & CPV) / commercial production at Hikma.
  • Lead proactive planning and strategies for the scale-up/ transfer/ validation lot manufacturing including commercial lot size determination, no. of lots for validation, documentation etc. to support product launch goals.
  • Lead functional and cross-functional investigations in collaboration with Quality function of 3rd Party and Hikma to determine root causes, assess product impact, determine path forward, and develop/ implement CAPAs. Influence organizational partners to support these initiatives.
  • Lead process improvement/ optimization, CAPA, and other process changes during commercial manufacturing/ CPV stage. Influence organizational partners to support execution of these initiatives.
  • Coordinate with Quality/ Change Management, Drug Regulatory Affairs (DRA) etc. to lead the implementation of critical process changes (e.g. API/ raw materials, process parameters, batch size optimization etc.).
  • Lead the development of response strategies and corrective actions to resolve process quality/ product stability deviations on commercially marketed products in coordination with Quality, DRA, etc.
  • Support Life‑Cycle Operations to plan and perform continuous process verification (CPV) or re‑validation.
• Mentor and develop other members of the Technical Services department and promote knowledge transfer within Technical Services. Act as a subject matter expert on core technologies and/or process engineering/ validation topics.
  • Identify and proactively create opportunities to mentor Process Engineer(s) on equipment/ process technologies, validation strategies, quality investigations/ CAPA, conflict management etc.
  • Lead knowledge sharing of best practices, quality and safety incidents, new process technologies, etc. within Technical Services organization.
  • Drive documentation to standardize best practices, and author Work Instructions, SOPs, etc. to support process documentation requirements under Hikma’s quality management system.
  • Support Technical Services management to resolve complex challenges related to process/ equipment, validation, quality investigations etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field) with 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience; or 9+ years in a related technical field OR
• Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; or 7+ years in a related technical field OR
• Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience; or 3+ years in a related technical field
• Experience in technology transfer, process development/validation, formulation, manufacturing, or quality within pharmaceuticals.

• Strong knowledge of FDA, cGMP, and regulatory requirements (DEA, OSHA, etc.).
• Expertise in formulation development, process scale-up, validation/PPQ, and equipment.
• Experience with multiple dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, inhalation, semi‑solids, transdermals).
• Proven ability in process design, experimental methodology (DOE), and data analysis.
• Skilled in problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre‑tax contribution rate of 4% 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.

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