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Job Title: Project Manager, Technical Services

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: 10913

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 Project Manager, Technical Services to join our team.

Role Overview: In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing cross‑functional project teams for products produced or distributed from Hikma Generics – Columbus either via launch, transfer and/or lifecycle. This position provides all necessary project management skills/tools for the successful, timely completion of all assigned projects to achieve the site’s goals for each year with key performance indicators being timing, cost and process robustness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver organizational and project leadership for generic commercialization, site transfers, buy‑ins, third‑party, alternate API, process changes (quality & product robustness driven) and changes to active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipient, packaging and raw material items.
• Proactively identify and manage risk which could adversely affect successful project completion.
• Lead & facilitate multiple cross‑functional teams by managing and directing project team resources/experts to identify relevant issues and effectively manage progress and change.
• Ensure integration of technical/commercial information and activities necessary to develop and support the success of the plan by utilizing project management skills/tools (Project Plan, Meeting Minutes/Agendas, RAID log, costing assessments, meeting facilitation).
• Assess critical data and contribute information to identify / facilitate critical “Go / No Go” project decisions. Provide proactive communication to all stakeholders regarding issues, risks, contingency plans and potential negative impacts to the established milestones and timelines.
• Facilitate change‑management requirements (initial change notification assessment, tactical and strategic change meetings, creation of required protocols, qualification technical reports, management of change records, develop implementation plan, ensure document review).
• Assess completed projects for lessons learned to drive improvement in project performance/execution and capture data to refine resource allocation/costing for future projects.

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including cGMP, DEA, FDA, EMEA.
• Knowledge of SOPs, production processes, equipment and thorough understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations, business analysis, and pharmaceutical technology; demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical development, scale‑up and validation, and lifecycle processes.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of project management methodology with active PMP certification and ability to manage and partner with subordinates, peers, suppliers and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on results to meet business objectives/targets.
• Effective communication (oral and written) internally and externally at various levels locally, regionally & globally.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and implementation; active Six Sigma certification preferred.

Competencies:

• Critical thinking – ability to work in uncharted areas, integrate large amounts of information to address complex issues, challenge conventional wisdom, and maintain an end‑product orientation.
• Problem solving – investigate techniques to uncover problem areas, determine root causes and drive corrective actions at both individual and cross‑functional levels.
• Project management – experience managing and leading projects or process‑improvement teams of high scope and complexity.
• Initiative – work independently on activities ranging from strategic decisions to tactical execution.
• Organizational skills – manage time well, follow through on commitments, attend to details, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Teamwork – influence team members and senior leaders on complex topics and lead/facilitate teams.
• Influencing – influence both inside and outside reporting structure.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus 1‑3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi‑disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus 3‑5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi‑disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial multi‑disciplinary experience managing multiple, complex projects and/or implementing continuous improvement.

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 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

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.