Portugal-Based Manufacturing Manager - Pharma Ops & CI

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Sintra; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health Insurance for dependents

Annual performance bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Portugal is recruiting a Manager, Manufacturing to lead the Production department and report to the Associate Director, Operations.

The role requires a strong background in pharma manufacturing, regulatory knowledge, and a track record of supervising teams within a highly regulated environment. Direct contract with Hikma includes competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of CFR 21 CFR, cGMPs, safety requirements, and current EU and FDA regulations.
• Strong manufacturing planning knowledge (short and long-term).
• Ability to work in a highly structured, regulated environment with detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute production plans in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance.
• Optimize manufacturing performance, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Reduce deviations, batch losses, waste, and inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement and manage projects.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Manufacturing planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Industrial Engineering

MSc Industrial Engineering

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Portugal is recruiting a Manager, Manufacturing to lead the Production department and report to the Associate Director, Operations.

The role requires a strong background in pharma manufacturing, regulatory knowledge, and a track record of supervising teams within a highly regulated environment. Direct contract with Hikma includes competitive benefits and growth opportunities.