Project Manager – Technical Services

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Project Manager leading cross-functional teams for pharmaceutical commercialization at Hikma. Managing project timelines, costs, and quality to ensure successful product launches.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies, including change management and risk assessment, while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations such as cGMP, DEA, and FDA. Proficient in facilitating cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with stakeholders to drive project success.

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Project Management MethodologyActive PMP CertificationPharmaceutical Development KnowledgeChange Management ExpertiseContinuous Improvement Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Change ManagementRisk AssessmentProject PlanningData AnalysisRegulatory CompliancePharmaceutical TechnologyProduction ProcessesLifecycle ProcessesCost EvaluationDocument Review

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RAID LogProject Plan Meeting MinutesCosting AssessmentsMeeting Facilitation ToolsQualification Technical Reports

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

CGMPDEAFDAEMEAPharmaceutical Supply ChainAnalytical AffairsDrug Regulatory AffairsScale-Up ProcessesValidation ProcessesSOPs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages and delivers organizational and project leadership for Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipient, Packaging and Raw Material items.
Proactively identifies & manages risk which could adversely affect successful project completion.
Lead & facilitate multiple cross-functional team by managing and directing project team resources / experts to identify relevant issues and effectively manage progress and change.
Ensures integration of technical/commercial information and activities necessary to develop and support the success of the plan by utilizing project management skills/tools, including but not limited to, to successfully drive the project to meet established timelines: Project Plan Meeting Minutes/Agendas RAID log Costing assessments Meeting facilitation (Core & relevant sub-teams)
Assesses critical data and contributes information to identify / facilitate critical “Go / No Go” project decisions.
Provide proactive communication to all stakeholders, regarding issues, risks, contingency plans and potential negative impacts to the established milestones and timelines.
Lifecycle Project Managers ensure change management requirements are being facilitated i.e. Initial change notification assessment (SME assessment, cost evaluation, Master Change assessment)
Management of Tactical and Strategic change meetings
Creation of required Protocols (Change & Master Change)
Creation of Qualification Technical Reports
Management of CC’s in appropriate system
Stage/Que/Monitor work in-progress
Develop/Manage implementation plan
Ensure Document review prior to final implementation
Assess completed projects for lessons learned to drive improvement in project performance/execution and capture data to drive/refine resource allocation/costing for future projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus 1-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management
Proficient knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including cGMP, DEA, and FDA, EMEA.
Must possess knowledge of SOP’s, production processes and equipment and have thorough understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations, business analysis, and pharmaceutical technology.
In addition, demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical development, scale-up and validation, and lifecycle processes.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of project management methodology with an active PMP certification with the ability to effectively manage and partner with subordinates, peers, suppliers and contractors.
Demonstrated ability to deliver on results to meet determined business objectives/targets.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) both internally and externally at various levels locally, regionally & globally
Demonstrated knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies and implementation with an active six-sigma certification preferred.

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