Scientist, Production Systems

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Scientist supporting Commercial Production at Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Cherry Hill, NJ. Responsibilities include Software Archival and System Administration for production-based systems.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeCherry Hill • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $133,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports Commercial Production at the Cherry Hill pharmaceutical manufacturing facility through the Administration of User Account Creation and Maintenance, Software Archival to support (Backup, Restoration, Disaster Recovery), and System Administration and Troubleshooting for Production based systems
Assists in investigations of manufacturing challenges, data integrity issues to support Commercial production equipment usage and product release
Responsible for Stand alone User Administration of Computer Controlled Systems in the Cherry Hill Production environment to ensure compliance to 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP practices
Responsible for Software Archival as determined by Site management and cGMP practices
Archival of Software Backup of Production based system for Disaster Recovery, and Periodic Data backup, etc
Works with Information Technology to automate backup systems for secure, timely data capture and continued business continuity
Maintain database for Software Records and User maintenance
Handles routine tasks timely, accurately

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in science/technical/engineering preferred
3-5 years’ experience working with Production equipment
Knowledge of Data Backup of Production based software systems and data support of production-based systems
Proven experience with administration and user account maintenance of cGMP systems
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, computer software
Direct industry knowledge of Production Computerized systems preferred (Systech, Optel, Vision Systems, e.g)
Ability to work independently or in teams
Ability to walk some distance 1 to 3 miles, stand for 3 to 6 hours and lift 10 to 40 lbs during the course of a work day as required
Ability to work any shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd) on any day of the week (7 days) as duties require

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 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

User Account MaintenanceData BackupSystem AdministrationTroubleshootingTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work