Sr. Associate Scientist, Formulation Development at Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

, Amman, Jordan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Formulation, Analytical Research, Scale-up, Technology Transfer, Technical Reporting, MS Office, SAP, cGMP, Teamwork, Collaboration, English Proficiency, Project Management

Industry

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 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. Learn more about Hikma in Jordan hikma-jordan-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf

Responsibilities

Conduct scientific studies and experiments to develop new pharmaceutical products and improve existing technologies. Manage the process from bench-top development to pilot scale and commercial technology transfer.