Production Supervisor (Oncology)

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Production Engineer Supervisor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves planning and supervising manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with production standards, and leading a team while promoting safety and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company values innovative and collaborative candidates who are eager to make an impact in health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with Batch Manufacturing Records.
• Coordinate with various departments for material readiness.
• Monitor production indicators and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and evaluate production operators and technicians.
• Conduct safety and process training.
• Manage staffing and shift allocations.
• Promote teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related field

Job description

Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Job Type: [Full-time]

Hashtag: #LI-NA1

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.

Description:

We are looking for a talented production engineer, supervisor to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules.
• Ensure batch manufacturing is executed according to approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR/BPR).
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Warehouse to ensure material and equipment readiness.
• Monitor production performance indicators (OEE, yields, downtime) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate production operators and technicians.
• Conduct training on processes, safety, hygiene, and SOP updates.
• Manage staffing and shift allocations to ensure adequate coverage.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of production equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot process or equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification, and technology transfer activities.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (tablets, capsules, oral liquids, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP, regulatory guidelines, and pharmaceutical production processes.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Learn more about Hikma in KSA hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf