Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Bedford, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 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 global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines 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 Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring completion of manufacturing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. This position will be responsible for the oversight of all aspects of projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and cross-functional groups for flawless execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Meet with site leadership to clarify specific requirements of each project and to keep project aligned with their goals
• Manage the relationship with site leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate resource availability and allocation
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Delegate project tasks based on team members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with team members as well as other staff members
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Site Engineering – Collaboration to define scope of projects, equipment/process design, schedule generations/execution, regular check-ins on project status
• Technical Services – Collaboration to define validation needs/timing, regular check-ins on project status
• Manufacturing – Collaboration to determine production needs, coordination of labor and resources, communication of project schedules and status updates
• QA/QC & EHS – Documentation approvals, collaboration on compliance issues, communication of project schedules and status updates
• Vendor/Contractors as required for project related follow-up and communication 

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:

• B.S. degree in engineering or science is required.
• 2-4 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and 2-4 years of experience in project management
• Knowledge of cGMPs, FDA guidelines, and pharmaceutical industry practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical facilities and production equipment
• Proven working experience in project management and capable of managing multiple projects at once
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with project management software tools

Compensation:

Base Salary: $62,700 to $130,300 annually. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

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.