Associate VP, Quality Operations & Technical Leadership

Hikma; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) matching

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Maternity and parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an Associate VP, Quality Operations to oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation & Metrology, and regulatory affairs at Cherry Hill and Bedford facilities.

The role leads the quality organization for injectable sites, aligns strategies with executives, and ensures compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements while driving improvement initiatives and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years in Quality/Manufacturing within pharmaceutical environments; 7+ years in leadership.
• Experience with injectable manufacturing and quality systems; strong regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy quality systems ensuring product conformance to requirements.
• Lead Quality Operations and Regulatory interactions, including inspections.
• Oversee site validation programs, including equipment and processes.
• Manage contract manufacturing programs, budgets, and strategic planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration for quality and compliance.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Leadership

Quality systems

Validation & Metrology

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an Associate VP, Quality Operations to oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation & Metrology, and regulatory affairs at Cherry Hill and Bedford facilities.

The role leads the quality organization for injectable sites, aligns strategies with executives, and ensures compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements while driving improvement initiatives and cost performance.