Scientist, Formulation Development at Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

, Amman, Jordan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Formulation Development, Research & Development, Experimental Design, Technology Validation, Project Management, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, cGMP Knowledge, Oncology Products, MS Office Proficiency, SAP Familiarity, Independent Work, Teamwork, Active Listening, Problem Solving

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Description

Location: Amman, Jordan Job Type: Full-time Hashtag: #LI-OS1 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 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: Policies, Processes & Procedures: Recommends improvements to departmental policy and directs the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of Research and Development department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost- effective service to customers. Day- to-day operations: Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Research and Development department/section to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures. Job Specific Accountabilities: Contributes to complex research projects across several technologies to aid a variety of project formats, project feasibility and long-term collaborations Designs experimental plans and project proposals to evaluate different technologies and test hypotheses Provides detailed requirements to validate technologies and works with other team members and/or third-party members to get these built as required Generates defined project plans and specifies design requirements needed to establish key performance criteria to meet project goals and demonstrating the feasibility of a new technology Establishes a knowledge base by actively seeking out technologies and tracking publications in relevant fields to keep Hikma 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 informfuture R&D decisions at Hikma Collaborates and gains commitment with stakeholders internally and externally to achieve project objectives Continuous Improvement Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account 'international best practice', improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement. Reporting Prepares departmental reports of the Research and Development department timely and accurately 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: 5–8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry in research & development or a laboratory setting. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related scientific field with a Masters/PHD preferred. Additional Requirements: Able to work with oncology/potent products and perform tasks that require physical effort. Language: Very good 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. Learn more about Hikma in Jordan hikma-jordan-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting scientific studies and experiments to develop new products and enhance existing ones, while also supervising day-to-day Research and Development operations to ensure compliance with established procedures. Key duties include designing experimental plans, specifying design requirements for technology validation, and analyzing test results to inform strategic R&D decisions.