Principal Scientist managing analytical projects for Hikma Pharmaceuticals focusing on compliance and validation in pharmaceutical development. Overseeing technical projects and mentoring team members.
Responsibilities
Managing highly technical analytical projects in support of new products analysis, development and validation to facilitate a consistent and compliant approach.
Conducts analytical method development, testing and validation in support of regulatory submissions and new product launches.
Provides peer leadership, mentoring and decision-making for various laboratory studies in support of ANDA/NDA applications and/or application updates (validation, verification, equivalency, etc.).
Develops with little to no supervision and validates analytical procedures to meet SOPs, ICH, JP, EP, USP, EMEA, and FDA requirements; performs analytical transfers for multi-source and brand products internally and externally.
Organizes study data to assist/write technical reports.
Takes the lead on assigned highly technical projects with little to no supervision to facilitate analytical method development, testing, validation and project support for alternative API and business development projects.
Using project planning tools, identifies, offers, and implements contingency plans to prevent and overcome analytical issues and perform analytical procedure troubleshooting with little to no supervision.
Performs qualitative, quantitative, developmental, chemical and physical testing for highly technical projects as specified by compendia (USP, JP, BP), regulatory authority (FDA & ICH) for starting materials, packaging components, intermediates and finished products.
Follows work instructions, SOPs, company practices and regulatory guidances/regulations.
Documents analytical activities and results accurately, in a timely manner and right-first time.
Reviews and checks analytical data generated by peers and maintains integrity of data.
Supports activities to maintain the laboratory status of compliance to FDA/regulatory standards.
Proactively participates in activities in support of process changes (e.g. processes, procedures, etc...).
Suggests and leads process improvements to refine current systems and improve efficiency.
Mentors peers in method development, validation, troubleshooting, instrumentation, laboratory practices, and processes.
Conducts training on selected topics of interest for the department.
Communicates effectively with peers, supervisor, management and internal/external customers about project status.
Monitors project status and proactively communicate to supervisor potential delays and challenges, along with a path forward.
Participates and represents the department in cross-functional teams.
Requirements
B.S degree and Ten (10) years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.
M.S. degree and Six (6) years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.
For Ph.D. degree and Five (5) years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.
Must possess specialized knowledge of ICH and FDA guidances, technology transfer requirements, method development and validation, technical writing and submission documents, and instrumentation with a GxP and regulatory emphasis.
Knowledge of Quality/GMP relevant regulations, ICH, and FDA guidances, method validation principles, and method development.
Knowledge in chromatographic applications such as HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis, as well as dissolution, laser diffraction particle sizing, and titrations.
Knowledge in support of NDA and ANDA regulatory submissions for multiple dosage forms.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical writing, organizational, leadership and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple short and long-term projects from start to completion.
Ability to plan short- and long-term capacity models to support project execution (preferably in an application such as Microsoft Project)
Experience with data acquisition software.
Benefits
Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% 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
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