Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Type: Full-time

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About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Sr. Associate Scientist, Formulation Development to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

JOB PURPOSE:

To conduct scientific studies and experiments to develop new products and technologies and improve existing ones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner during Day-to-day operations.
• Follows the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work Job Specific Accountabilities
• Implements all analytical research activities including initiation, designs, routine procedures, and reports on any faced issues to support product development efficiently.
• Conducts the development activities for basic pharmaceutical formulations including initiation and reporting any faced obstacles to support product development in a timely manner with considerations for scale-up/ tech-transfer.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present results through written reports, publications, and related documentation.
• Summarizes and critically evaluates the study results in order to develop and test new hypotheses, execute experiments and author technical reports.
• Participates in the development and scale-up processes from bench top to pilot scale to assist in technology transfer to commercial plants.
• Establishes a knowledge base by actively seeking out technologies and tracking publications in relevant fields to keep the company informed of research and industry developments.
• Gathers and provides new perspectives, arriving at solutions based on multiples sources of information to evaluate and solve complex technical challenges that arise on both internal and external projects.
• Analyses and evaluates test results to make well-reasoned strategic recommendations that inform future R&D decisions at the company.
• Collaborates and gains commitment with stakeholders internally and externally to achieve project objectives in support of product development and approval Continuous Improvement
• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement Reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of timely and accurate reports of Research & Development to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards Safety, Quality & Environment
• Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Related Assignments
• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

Experience:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry in research & development or a laboratory setting.
• Any previous pharmaceutical research experience is a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related scientific field with a Masters/PHD preferred.

Language:

• Advanced-level English (written and spoken).

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SAP (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Quick learner with flexibility and adaptability.
• Active listening and strong motivation.

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