Associate, DEA Compliance

Job Title: Associate, DEA Compliance

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

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.

Description:

We continue to be committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate, DEA Compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting all DEA regulated business activities involved in the pharmaceutical manufacturing, analysis, and distribution of controlled substances. These activities include procurement, recordkeeping, chain of custody, production, distribution, and destruction. This position should also have the ability represent the company by interfacing with government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.


• Act as DEA Coordinator by monitoring and coordinating all DEA related actives at the Hikma Dayton, NJ facility.


• Train with staff and onsite activities at the Hikma Cherry Hill, NJ facility as needed.


• Work with Hikma Security to implement and maintain security control measures relating to the safekeeping of controlled substances.


• Monitor controlled substance quotas.


• Monitor chain of custody transfers throughout manufacturing and laboratory support operations.


• Ensure clear and efficient methods for maintaining Production Batch Record accountability.


• Report CSOS and ARCOS through the DEA website.


• Conduct inventories for initial, year-end, change in Pharmacist In Charge.


• Monitor and report the destruction of controlled substances.


• Work with Hikma Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Logistic Teams.


• Review and develop policies and procedures relating to controlled substance compliance.


• Maintain a state of inspection readiness throughout all Controlled Substance Compliance activities.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Minimum: Bachelors’ degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience or an equivalent overall level of knowledge based upon previous work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in injectable manufacturing.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $56,950 to $95,000 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.