Sr. Manager, QC Labs

Hikma; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with employer match

20 days PTO

Personal days

11 company holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, QC Labs in Columbus, OH. You will lead a team of 15–25 professionals, drive investigations to root cause, and ensure GMP-compliant analytical testing for commercial products and new launches.

The role emphasizes providing leadership, guiding QA activities, and aligning resources to meet testing requirements and timelines, with opportunities for development and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry or Pharmacy) with 6+ years of lab experience in a regulated environment.
• 10+ years of experience with extensive knowledge of Quality/GMP regulations.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a large GMP lab or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan quality analytical activities to support site and international standards (ICH, FDA).
• Manage lifecycle support of finished products and APIs.
• Coach and develop a team of supervisors and individual contributors (15–25).
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff at multiple levels.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of innovative technologies in the lab.

Skills

Leadership

GxP/GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Manager, QC Labs

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: 11893

About Us

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 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 32 manufacturing plants, three R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them 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 Sr. Manager, QC Labs to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading, coaching, mentoring, developing and building a cohesive team of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Provides leadership, mentoring and decision-making for laboratory investigations through driving investigations to root cause with associated documentation to support. Responsible for leading assigned Quality Lab commercial product flows as well as product lifecycle and continuous improvement efforts. Aligns resources to ensure success in meeting the analytical testing requirements and timelines of commercial products as well as new product launch deliverables. Drives application of existing and well-proven techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation of modifications for improved efficiency. Responsible for ensuring compliance with GxP through the creation and maintenance of robust departmental policies, procedures and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for the planning of quality analytical activities to support site and international standards (e.g. International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), FDA).
• Manages the lifecycle support of finished products and API.
• Manages (coaches) Quality Lab operations for a team of approximately 15-25 individual contributors and supervisors.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop supervisors, scientists, and technicians.
• Identifies and aligns new concepts, technologies, and processes with site, regulatory and corporate objectives and guidances.
• Develop, train and implement innovative, non-standard technologies and processes to improve laboratory and corporate performance.
• Acts as a leader in functional and cross-functional Area Performance Centre and Centre of Excellence.
• Manages the design, compilation, analysis, monitoring, and diagnosis of test information to determine conformance or improvements of process or equipment operating efficiencies.
• Draft and maintain departmental standard operating procedures and analytical methods.
• Interact with regulatory authorities during inspections and acts as a subject matter expert.
• Guide scientists in troubleshooting analytical equipment and methods.
• Review and approve laboratory investigations.

Qualifications

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• B. S. degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry or Pharmacy) plus a minimum 6 years of experience of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment.
• Must have 10 years of experience with extensive knowledge of Quality/GMP relevant regulations.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years progressive supervisory experience preferably in a large multi-faceted, 24x7 GMP laboratory (preferably pharmaceutical and >20 individuals) or related business (chemicals, food or other highly regulated environment or industry).
• Demonstrated proficiency leading cross-functional working teams.
• Possess excellent communication skills, technical writing, negotiating, motivational, leadership and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence/persuade individuals to gain acceptance of an idea or plan within and outside of respective reporting structures locally and globally as well as with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to audit and assess quality/GMP compliance standard for Hikma sites, Commercial Manufacturing Operation (CMO) and Industrial Commercial Business (ICB).
• Ability to utilize active listening skills to understand the concerns or reasoning in order to be responsive, gain trust and build strategic relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple short and long-term projects from start to completion.
• Understanding of financial and budgeting processes preferred for this position.
• Occasional travel as required.

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 4% 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.

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.