Trainee, Technical Affairs

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Sintra; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career growth

Global exposure

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Portugal is seeking a Trainee, Technical Affairs Scientist (m/f) to join the Technical Affairs department on an on-site basis. You will support technology transfer related GMP documents and regulatory filings, and assist with process validation activities for injectable products.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 0-2 years’ experience, fluent in English, and demonstrates strong presentation, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 0-2 years experience.
• Fluency in English plus strong presentation and communication skills.
• Responsibility, proactivity and teamwork.
• Organization and planning capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Quality Risk Management basis for the Technology Transfer of new products.
• Preparation of GMP documents to support the technology transfer of medicinal products (injectables).
• Support the manufacturing of Process Validation and Exhibit batches, assuring GMP compliance.
• Support deviation reports and CAPA implementation.
• Support Regulatory Affairs in filing new products in several markets.
• Provide technical support to routine production and investigations.

Skills

English fluency

Presentation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Planning

Under pressure

Education

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Founded over 40 years ago by Samih Darwazah in Jordan, Hikma’s purpose is to provide high-quality and affordable medicines to the people who need them. Built on strong foundations, we continue to innovate every day and find practical solutions that transform the lives of the millions of people we serve. In the late 1980s, we extended our reach beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal to build a manufacturing facility for sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. This marked a major turning point for the company and represented our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we employ more than 1,000 people and operate three manufacturing sites dedicated to injectable medicines. Hikma is looking to recruit a Trainee, Technical Affairs Scientist (m/f) to join the Technical Affairs department on an on-site basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Work in a Quality Risk Management basis for the Technology Transfer of new products.
• Preparation of GMP documents to support the technology transfer of medicinal products (injectables).
• Support the manufacturing of Process Validation and Exhibit batches, assuring the compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Support of deviation reports (product related) and establishment of the correspondent Preventive and Corrective Measures (CAPA’s).
• Support Regulatory Affairs team in the filing of new products in several markets.
• Technical support to routine production and investigations

Candidate Profile

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 0-2 years experience
• Fluency in English, as well as strong presentation and communication skills.
• Responsibility, proactivity and team work.
• Organization and planning capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Initial and ongoing training within a dynamic and positive environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain knowledge and best practices within a rapidly expanding international group.

Better Health, Within Reach, Every Day.