Hikma Pharmaceuticals · 19 hours ago
Principal Scientist
Cherry Hill
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$67K/yr - $134K/yr
7+ years expHikma Pharmaceuticals is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, dedicated to improving health for millions of patients worldwide. They are seeking a talented and motivated Principal Scientist to join their Cherry Hill Technical Services Team, responsible for developing and implementing validation strategies for new launches and lifecycle management.
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Responsibilities
Author harmonized validation standards and templates across the global network
Provide strategic oversight for PPQ campaigns implemented at multiple sites, ensuring consistency and compliance
Responsible for generation and execution of Batch size increase, Bulk Hold Extension, Process Validation, Room Transfer and Validation as a result of CAPA/Investigation
Support lifecycle improvement initiatives and evaluate digital for process optimization
Partner with regional and site teams to assess validation readiness for new technologies and platforms
Support and author regulatory submissions with globally aligned validation documentation and strategies
Able to coach mentor new hires and team members to drive consistency and compliance in documentation and execution practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, biotechnology or related scientific field is required
7+ years proven experience within a regulated pharma industry
Experience in global process validation strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance for ATMPs
Strong understanding of risk-based validation principles and Health Authority expectations
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environment and influence global teams
Benefits
Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% 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
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Hikma focuses on a wide range of generic, branded generic and in licensed pharmaceutical products
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
International Finance Corporation
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2005-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Said Darwazah
Chief Executive Officer
Khalid Nabilsi
Chief Financial Officer
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