Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Job Title: Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Location: Bedford, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time

Req ID: 11286

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 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 global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor works closely with multiple departments to ensure batches are dispositioned appropriately and released in a timely manner. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will also manage the incoming inspection and retain program. This position is responsible for the timely review of all documentation associated with the batch record, and assisting with actions associated with environmental issues, placing materials/ batches on hold, and communicating the status of production batches.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.


• Lead ongoing daily departmental activities for areas of direct responsibility including supervision of assigned personnel, and when required assist other Quality areas in the successful performance of these activities.


• Manage activities of self and direct reports in achieving defined quality goals in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.


• Be directly involved in and where appropriate lead multiple process/product improvement projects which may include, Lean Manufacturing or other focus groups, design of experiments, validation protocols.


• Lead internal and external audit ready status efforts for assigned areas and assist other areas within the facility in understanding FDA  and company quality requirements. Maintain a high level of expertise in current regulatory requirements and serve as a plant resource for compliance to these requirements.


• Must be recognized by all levels of the facility as an expert in their area and be able to demonstrate leadership ability.


• Work with operations personnel to identify and develop corrective actions for deviations

   QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum:   Associate’s degree in science or related field with 7 to 10 years applicable experience.


• Preferred:   Bachelor’s degree in science or related field with  5 to 7years  applicable experience

 EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in the field of Quality Assurance or production


• Preferred: Supervisory Experience

Compensation:

Base Salary: to $66,600 to $ 133,750 annually.  The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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 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

*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.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

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.