Specialist, Production Systems

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 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 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them 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 Specialist, Production Systems to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Commercial Production at the Cherry Hill pharmaceutical manufacturing facility through the Administration of User Account Creation and Maintenance. You will leverage Software Archival to support (Backup, Restoration, Disaster Recovery), System Administration and Troubleshooting for Production based systems. You will also assist in investigations of manufacturing challenges, data integrity issues to support Commercial production equipment usage and product release.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering or a related technical field OR Associate degree in a technical discipline with up to 5 years relevant pharmaceutical production systems experience may be considered.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, computer software.
Ability to work independently or in teams.
Ability to walk some distance 1 to 3 miles, stand for 3 to 6 hours and lift 10 to 40 lbs during the course of a work day as required.
Ability to work any shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd) on any day of the week (7 days) as duties require.
3-5 years’ experience working with Production equipment
Knowledge of Data Backup of Production based software systems and data support of production-based systems.
Proven experience with administration and user account maintenance of cGMP systems.

Nice To Haves

Direct industry knowledge of Production Computerized systems preferred (Systech, Optel, Vision Systems, e.g)
Knowledge of software systems such as SYSTEC, OPTEL, VISION Programs, Data Backup local and network solutions
Clear communication skills, cGMP documentation

Responsibilities

Responsible for Stand alone User Administration of Computer Controlled Systems in the Cherry Hill Production environment to ensure compliance to 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP practices.
Responsible for Software Archival as determined by Site management and cGMP practices.
Archival of Software Backup of Production based system for Disaster Recovery, and Periodic Data backup, etc.
Works with Information Technology to automate backup systems for secure, timely data capture and continued business continuity.
Maintain database for Software Records and User maintenance
Handles routine tasks timely, accurately.

Benefits

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
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave