AVP, North America Engineering

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 182,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

PTO 20+ days

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking an AVP, North America Engineering to provide executive leadership across the NA manufacturing network.

You will shape engineering and capital projects strategies, drive improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance across injectable and solid-dose operations. The role leads large-scale CAPEX investments, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and champions reliability, innovation, and cost-competitive performance in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Fifteen+ years in leadership within pharmaceutical manufacturing, incl. injectable and solid-dose ops.
• Experience leading large capital projects and modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of generic pharmaceutical environments and cost-competitive ops.
• Proven leadership and talent development at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute NA engineering and technical ops strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead engineering strategy across NA sites and CAPEX programs.
• Ensure projects delivered safely, on time, within budget, compliant with quality/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Ops, Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial teams for launches and lifecycle management.
• Build high-performing engineering organizations and drive engagement and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Capital Projects

Regulatory Compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Communication

Job description

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Description:

Location: Columbus OH, Bedford, OH or Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type:Full-Time

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 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 global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated AVP, North America Engineering to join our team. In this role you will be providing executive leadership for Engineering and Capital Projects across the North America manufacturing network. Responsible for developing and executing engineering and technical operations strategies that support business growth, uninterrupted product supply, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness across injectable and solid-dose manufacturing operations.

The role leads large-scale capital investments with a multi-million dollar operating and capital responsible for an annual CAPEX exceeding US$ 75M (with significantly higher investment levels during expansion and growth periods), facility and equipment lifecycle management, process optimization initiatives, and engineering organizations while driving innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring on-going and continuous collaboration and coordination across the North American engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute North America engineering and technical operations strategies aligned with business objectives, manufacturing priorities, and global initiatives
• Provide both short-term and long-term strategic direction for engineering infrastructure, manufacturing technologies, asset reliability, CAPEX, and facility expansion
• Serve as a key member of a North American Operations Leadership Team and as a strategic advisor to executive leadership

Engineering & Capital Programs

• Lead engineering strategy and execution across all North America manufacturing sites
• Manage large-scale capital investment programs, including facility expansions, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capacity enhancement projects
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Establish long-range capital plans supporting growth, productivity, compliance, and business continuity
• Ensure all engineering, validation, maintenance, and technical operations activities comply with FDA, DEA, OSHA, environmental, applicable laws, and Hikma group requirements, policies, and expectations

Commercialization & Technology Transfer

• Lead engineering and technical support for new product introductions, site transfers, technology transfers, and third-party manufacturing initiatives
• Partner with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management activities
• Provide technical due diligence support for business development opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and external manufacturing relationships

Talent & Organizational Leadership

• Build and develop high-performing engineering and technical organizations
• Mentor and coach leaders across Engineering and associated projects functions
• Drive succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives

Collaboration and Communications

• Partner with global engineering, technical operations, procurement, supply chain, and quality organizations to ensure alignment of standards, priorities, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with multiple site leaders and global Engineering functions
• Interact with various external contacts such as regulatory agencies, contract manufacturing organizations (CMO’s), engineering service providers, equipment manufacturers, construction contractors, suppliers, strategic partners, industry associations, and consultants

General

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain regular, predictable onsite attendance and punctuality
• Professional Engineering (PE), Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership within pharmaceutical manufacturing, including the following:
  • Demonstrated experience supporting both injectable and oral, including solid dose, manufacturing operations
  • Establishing strategies and leading Engineering organizations, technical operations.
• Experience leading large-scale capital projects and facility modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of generic pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and cost-competitive operations.
• Experience with combination products
• Preferred experience in:
  • IV bag manufacturing.
  • Multi-site and global leadership.
• Supporting acquisitions, network optimization, or major capacity expansion initiatives.
• Proven experience and process knowledge in pharmaceutical manufacturing / packaging technology, engineering, maintenance and technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, validation principles, human factors, quality systems, regulatory expectations and industrial safety.
• Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing, driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, reliability engineering and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding and planning for scaled operations from R&D to commercialization.
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, asset utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), quality, cost efficiency, and material control.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, suppliers, customers, and global teams.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills, including guiding senior-level professionals and leading organizational transformation initiatives.
• Results-oriented leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost performance.
• Expertise in capital project management, facility engineering, asset lifecycle management, and engineering program execution.
• Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives across cross-functional and global organizations.
• Highly effective communicator with exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills; able to translate complex technical and financial information for diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with the ability to work effectively in domestic and international environments.
• Significant travel expected to support operational needs

What We Offer

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*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.

Compensation

Base Salary : $182,000 to $331,250 annually. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.