Quality Operations Leader, Validation & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with match

PTO 20 days (prorated)

Personal days

11 company holidays

Benefits including health, dental, and

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking an Associate VP, Quality Operations to oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, and related functions across sites.

You will ensure compliance, drive quality systems, and partner with regulatory agencies to maintain industry-leading standards. The role requires 15+ years in pharma quality/manufacturing with 7+ years in leadership, deep cGMP knowledge, and a proven ability to lead complex audits, improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years in quality/manufacturing with 7+ years in leadership within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience supporting injectable manufacturing operations and familiarity with regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy quality systems ensuring products conform to requirements.
• Lead Quality organization for Hikma’s injectable sites and act as the QMR.
• Manage regulatory inspections and ensure conformance to regulations.
• Review quality system effectiveness with executive management.
• Oversee site validation master plans and technical operations.
• Lead contract manufacturing programs including cost proposals and validation.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking an Associate VP, Quality Operations to oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, and related functions across sites.

You will ensure compliance, drive quality systems, and partner with regulatory agencies to maintain industry-leading standards. The role requires 15+ years in pharma quality/manufacturing with 7+ years in leadership, deep cGMP knowledge, and a proven ability to lead complex audits, improvements, and