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Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.\nDescription:\nWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Project Manager, Technical Services to join our team.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for will lead and manage cross-functional project teams for products produced or distributed from Columbus either via launch, transfer and/or lifecycle.\nThis position is responsible to provide all necessary project management skills/tools for the successful, timely completion of all assigned projects in order to achieve the site’s goals for each year with key performance indicators being timing, cost and process robustness.\nThis role has full accountability for the planning and execution of Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipient, Packaging and Raw Material items.\nKey Responsibilities:\nManages and delivers organizational and project leadership for Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipient, Packaging and Raw Material items. Proactively identifies & manages risk which could adversely affect successful project completion.\nLead & facilitate multiple cross-functional team by managing and directing project team resources / experts to identify relevant issues and effectively manage progress and change. Ensures integration of technical/commercial information and activities necessary to develop and support the success of the plan by utilizing project management skills/tools, including but not limited to, to successfully drive the project to meet established timelines:\nProject Plan\nMeeting Minutes/Agendas\nRAID log\nCosting assessments\nMeeting facilitation (Core & relevant sub-teams)\nAssesses critical data and contributes information to identify / facilitate critical “Go / No Go” project decisions. Provide proactive communication to all stakeholders, regarding issues, risks, contingency plans and potential negative impacts to the established milestones and timelines.\nBe change leaders ensuring change management requirements are being facilitated i.e.\nInitial change notification assessment (SME assessment, cost evaluation, Master Change assessment)\nManagement of Tactical and Strategic change meetings\nCreation of required Protocols (Change & Master Change)\nCreation of Qualification Technical Reports\nManagement of CC’s in appropriate system\nStage/Que/Monitor work in-progress\nDevelop/Manage implementation plan\nEnsure Document review prior to final implementation\nAssess completed projects for lessons learned to drive improvement in project performance/execution and capture data to drive/refine resource allocation/costing for future projects.\nMentor and develop other members of the Technical Services department. Act as a subject matter expert on core technologies and/or project management topics (e.g. meeting facilitation, influence, risk management, etc.).\nLead knowledge sharing, individual skill development, and career development within the department, through sharing and implementation of best practices in both individual and group settings (e.g. 1:1 mentoring regarding a specific product/process challenge, and in PC meetings/staff meetings, respectively).\nIdentify and proactively create opportunities to mentor/job shadow with Junior Project Managers on specific equipment and process technologies (e.g. bringing Junior Project Managers to the shop floor during production and/or troubleshooting support), and on project problem solving (e.g. risk mitigation of various end to end supply chain trends of potential concern during peer review of a Junior Project Manager’s project, provide mentoring on recommend approaches for analysis and remediation, if needed).\nLead skill development of Junior Project Managers in the competency of Planning/Organizing, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving/Resolution, and Influence.\nQualifications:\nWe value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:\nB.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus a minimum of 9 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management. \nAlternatively, a M.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management.\nMinimum 9 years of industrial multi-disciplinary experience managing multiple, complex projects and/or implementing continuous improvement. \nExpert knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including cGMP, DEA, and FDA, EMEA.\nMust possess knowledge of SOP’s, production processes and equipment and have strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations, business analysis, and pharmaceutical technology. In addition, demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical development, scale-up and validation, and lifecycle processes.\nExpert knowledge and understanding of project management methodology with an active PMP certification with the ability to effectively manage and partner with subordinates, peers, suppliers and contractors.\nDemonstrated ability to deliver on results to meet determined business objectives/targets.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) both internally and externally at various levels locally, regionally & globally\nDemonstrated knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies and implementation with an active six-sigma certification preferred.\nCompetencies:\nCritical Thinking: Ability to work in uncharted areas; capable of integrating large amounts of information to address complex issues. Challenges conventional wisdom when required. Intellectually aggressive with a strong end-product orientation.\nComplex Problem Solving: Expert knowledge and ability to apply investigative techniques to uncover problem areas, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions at both the individual and cross-functional team level. Uses problem solving abilities requiring attention to detail, accuracy, and scientific judgment. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of high scope and complexity, as defined in Accountabilities section.\nProject Management: Experience managing and leading projects and/or process improvements teams of high scope and complexity.\nInitiative: Works independently on activities ranging from strategic decisions to tactical execution of tasks with high complexity. Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.\nOrganizational Skills - Able to operate independently. Manages time well, follows through on commitments and pays attention to details. Able to work on several projects simultaneously.\nTeamwork: Demonstrated ability to be influence team members and senior leaders on topics of high complexity, and to lead/facilitate teams on tasks of high complexity.\nCoaching/ Mentoring/Influencing: Strong ability to coach and/or mentor/influence both in and out of reporting structure. Foster the professional development by willing sharing of personal knowledge and experience enabling individuals and teams to higher levels of performance.\nWhat We Offer*:\nAnnual performance bonus, commission, and share potential\nAuto 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\nA generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries\n3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)\n11 company paid holidays\nComprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits\nEmployee discount program\nWellbeing rewards program\nSafety and Quality is a top organizational priority\nCareer advancement and growth opportunities\nTuition reimbursement\nPaid maternity and parental leave\n*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.\nRecruiters:\nPlease note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nHikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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