Production Pharmacist

Location: Sidi Thabet

Job Type: CDI

About Us

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Production Pharmacist to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily pharmaceutical production operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing records and production documentation.
• Monitor production processes to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.
• Investigate production deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment, facilities, and manpower.
• Participate in process validation, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Train and coach production personnel on GMP and operational procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered Pharmacist with a valid professional license (where applicable).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/production.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical regulations, and quality systems.
• Experience in sterile, non-sterile, solid dosage, or injectable manufacturing is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmaceutical production systems.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Attention to detail
• Quality and compliance focus
• Analytical thinking
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Continuous improvement mindset