Site Director

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Site Director providing strategic leadership at Bedford site for Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Responsible for overseeing manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeBedford • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,000 - $234,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
Overall oversight of all operations for Bedford site, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Maintenance.
Includes IV Bag and Lyophilization manufacturing, including batching, filling, inspection and packaging.
Optimize throughput, efficiency, labor utilization and capacity to meet demand forecast and customer needs.
Matrix reporting structure including Quality Assurance, Quality Compliance, Finance and Human Resources to drive cross functional alignment at the Bedford manufacturing facility.
Responsible for the outgoing quality, safety and efficacy of all finished product, compliance with all applicable specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, FDA regulations (GMP’s) and New Drug Applications.
Supports the execution of preventative maintenance, calibration program, process improvements and technology upgrades and related Engineering projects to enhance productivity and quality.
Lead Supply Chain planning, procurement, production scheduling, material management and inventory control to support plant operations to meet monthly and annual Sales Forecast.
Ensure effective Operations and Quality controls are in place to meet sterile manufacturing requirements.
Oversee capital project planning, site budgets, site manufacturing schedules and performance requirements are met.
Improves product quality and cost and reduces customer complaints through a proactive program that includes interaction with internal and external suppliers.
Utilizes collected data from customers to enhance perceived product quality.
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
Responsible for resolving complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
Must execute judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, division, and/or customers.
Establishes and maintains an environment that stresses and encourages teamwork.
Provides leadership in Lean culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; MS preferred
5+ years sterile/injectable manufacturing experience
5+ years experience leading and managing a team
Up to 3 years experience with FDA/cGMP compliance and sterile manufacturing practices
Strong knowledge of IV bag production processes and equipment
Manufacturing experience of 8 to 10 years
Strong leadership presences with the ability to influence across functions.
Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees.
Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment setting.
Intermediate software application skills required.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

sterile manufacturinginjectable manufacturingIV bag production processesFDA compliancecGMP compliancemanufacturing processesdata analysisfinancial reportingpreventative maintenanceprocess improvements

Soft Skills

leadershipteamworkproblem solvingcommunicationinfluencingjudgmentcross functional alignmentinterpersonal skillscapacity managementcustomer interaction

Certifications

BS in EngineeringMS in Engineering or related fieldFDA regulations knowledgecGMP training