Manager, Formulation Development
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Casablanca • Morocco
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About the role
- Lead formulation development and process optimization projects for new and existing pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with quality, timelines, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of formulation scientists and technicians; set objectives, monitor performance, and drive capability building.
- Ensure full compliance of development activities with GMP, internal SOPs, and applicable ICH and regulatory guidelines.
- Oversee pilot, scale-up, and validation batch manufacturing activities; provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Review, approve, and take accountability for formulation protocols, batch records, and technical development documentation.
- Act as the primary formulation interface with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support successful technology transfer to manufacturing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or Process Engineering (required).
- Doctorate in Pharmacy or equivalent advanced scientific degree (preferred).
- 7–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in leadership, supervisory, or managerial roles.
- Experience in R&D or manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
formulation developmentprocess optimizationGMP complianceregulatory requirementstechnical leadershiptroubleshootingroot-cause analysispilot manufacturingscale-upvalidation
Soft Skills
coachingteam developmentperformance monitoringobjective settingcapability buildingcontinuous improvementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipsupervisory skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical SciencesMaster’s degree in ChemistryMaster’s degree in Process EngineeringDoctorate in Pharmacy