Job Title: Intern – Process / Medical Device 

Location: Columbus, OH (onsite)

Job Type: Intern

Req ID: 10397

Compensation: $19.00/hour

Internship will commence in May and end no later than August.

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. Hikma Pharmaceuticals is currently seeking a talented College Intern to join the Technical Services group, you will have an opportunity to work on diverse pharmaceutical drug products and combination products (drug product & medical device) including nasal sprays, inhalation powders, tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions etc. at various stages of their lifecycle ranging from early-development to scale-up/ commercial launch.

Your internship tenure will not only allow you to contribute towards Hikma’s quality objectives and culture of putting “Better health. Within reach. Every day”, but it will also directly impact lives of patients who rely on our products.

Responsibilities:

• Support Process Engineers with commercial batch production, cGMP documentation reviews, process optimization efforts, etc.
• Employ statistical methods (e.g. Cpk, ANOVA, Regression analysis etc.) and AI/ML models/ applications to analyze data and assist in driving quality/ regulatory decisions.
• Conduct physical properties, & performance testing of powders, tablets, capsules, etc. to support process validation activities. Support lifecycle review & continuous improvement of combination products by analyzing data from production, customer complaints, etc.
• Support Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in performing risk analysis (e.g. FMEAs) following ISO 14971/13485 & CFR 820 principles.
• Support Tech Service department SMEs and management in other related duties and continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• Other activities as assigned.

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:

• Pursuant of undergraduate or graduate degrees/ programs in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related scientific disciplines.
• Prefer candidates with some prior work experience (at least 3 months) or academic research experience in the healthcare industry sector.
• Prefer for candidate to have knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical production processes and combination products or medical devices.
• Prefer for candidate to have AI/ ML model development/ training, data analytics & programing skills with applications like MS- Excel, -Azure, -Power Apps, Minitab, SAS, etc.
• Require candidate to be a critical and analytical thinker with good situational leadership and communication skills.
• Candidates must meet cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and Hikma guidelines.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction, no sponsorship offered at this time.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
• Must be willing to take a drug test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing.
• Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours within a related major and/or relevant coursework such as materials management, inventory control, operations, or systems analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a hands-on operational environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective planning and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

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.

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