AVP, North America Engineering

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated AVP, North America Engineering to join our team. In this role you will be providing executive leadership for Engineering and Capital Projects across the North America manufacturing network. Responsible for developing and executing engineering and technical operations strategies that support business growth, uninterrupted product supply, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness across injectable and solid-dose manufacturing operations. The role leads large-scale capital investments with a multi-million dollar operating and capital responsible for an annual CAPEX exceeding US$ 75M (with significantly higher investment levels during expansion and growth periods), facility and equipment lifecycle management, process optimization initiatives, and engineering organizations while driving innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring on-going and continuous collaboration and coordination across the North American engineering teams.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership within pharmaceutical manufacturing, including the following:
Managing others both internally and externally
Demonstrated experience supporting both injectable and oral, including solid dose, manufacturing operations
Establishing strategies and leading Engineering organizations, technical operations.
Experience leading large-scale capital projects and facility modernization programs.
Strong understanding of generic pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and cost-competitive operations.
Experience with combination products
Proven experience and process knowledge in pharmaceutical manufacturing / packaging technology, engineering, maintenance and technical operations.
Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, validation principles, human factors, quality systems, regulatory expectations and industrial safety.
Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing, driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, reliability engineering and continuous improvement methodologies.
Understanding and planning for scaled operations from R&D to commercialization.
Demonstrated success improving throughput, asset utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), quality, cost efficiency, and material control.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, suppliers, customers, and global teams.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills, including guiding senior-level professionals and leading organizational transformation initiatives.
Results-oriented leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost performance.
Expertise in capital project management, facility engineering, asset lifecycle management, and engineering program execution.
Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation capabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives across cross-functional and global organizations.
Highly effective communicator with exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills; able to translate complex technical and financial information for diverse audiences.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with the ability to work effectively in domestic and international environments.
Significant travel expected to support operational needs

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE), Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Preferred experience in: IV bag manufacturing.
Multi-site and global leadership.
Supporting acquisitions, network optimization, or major capacity expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute North America engineering and technical operations strategies aligned with business objectives, manufacturing priorities, and global initiatives
Provide both short-term and long-term strategic direction for engineering infrastructure, manufacturing technologies, asset reliability, CAPEX, and facility expansion
Serve as a key member of a North American Operations Leadership Team and as a strategic advisor to executive leadership
Manage engineering strategy and execution across all North America manufacturing sites
Lead large-scale capital investment programs, including facility expansions, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capacity enhancement projects
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
Establish long-range capital plans supporting growth, productivity, compliance, and business continuity
Ensure all engineering, validation, maintenance, and technical operations activities comply with FDA, DEA, OSHA, environmental, applicable laws, and Hikma group requirements, policies, and expectations
Lead engineering and technical support for new product introductions, site transfers, technology transfers, and third-party manufacturing initiatives
Partner with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management activities
Provide technical due diligence support for business development opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and external manufacturing relationships
Build and develop high-performing engineering and technical organizations
Mentor and coach leaders across Engineering and associated projects functions
Drive succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives
Partner with global engineering, technical operations, procurement, supply chain, and quality organizations to ensure alignment of standards, priorities, and strategic initiatives
Collaborate with multiple site leaders and global Engineering functions
Interact with various external contacts such as regulatory agencies, contract manufacturing organizations (CMO’s), engineering service providers, equipment manufacturers, construction contractors, suppliers, strategic partners, industry associations, and consultants
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain regular, predictable onsite attendance and punctuality

Benefits

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