Job description

Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Type: Full-time

Hashtag: #LI-OS1

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 Associate Scientist, Analytical Research 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.

JOB PURPOSE:

To help design and execute research projects while performing various laboratory tests while analysing project information to develop new products and technologies and improve existing ones.

Key Responsibilities:

Description Policies, Processes & Procedures :

• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner Day- to-day operations
• Follows the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work Job Specific Accountabilities
• Implements all analytical research activities including initiation, designs, routine procedures, and reports any faced issues to support product development efficiently.
• Be able to work in the lab all day, handle sensitive instruments, and have a strong understanding of how these instruments function.
• Capable of preparing all types of chemical solutions and handling them safely in the lab.
• Conducts the development activities for basic pharmaceutical formulations including initiation and reporting any faced obstacles to support product development in a timely manner with considerations for scale-up/ tech-transfer.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present results through written reports, publications and related documentation
• Summarizes and critically evaluates the study results in order to develop and test new hypotheses, execute experiments and author technical reports
• Participates in the development and scale-up processes from bench top to pilot scale in order to assist in technology transfer to commercial plants
• Establishes a knowledge base by actively seeking out technologies and tracking publications in relevant fields to keep Hikma informed of research and industry developments
• Gathers and provides new perspectives, arriving at solutions based on multiples sources of information to evaluate and solve complex technical challenges that arise on both internal and external projects
• Analyses and evaluates test results to make well-reasoned strategic recommendations that inform future R&D decisions at Hikma
• Collaborates and gains commitment with stakeholders internally and externally to achieve project objectives in support of product development and approval Continuous Improvement
• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement Reporting
• Assists in the preparation of timely and accurate reports of Research & Development to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards Safety, Quality & Environment
• Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Related Assignments
• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed 

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

Experience:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry in research & development or a laboratory setting.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work with oncology/potent products and perform tasks that require physical effort. 
• Minimum Experience: 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a R&D/ AR focus preferred or QC.
• Flexibility to work on the night shift and long night shift.

Language:

• Very good English (written and spoken).

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SAP (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Quick learner with flexibility and adaptability.
• Active listening and strong motivation.

Learn more about Hikma in Jordan hikma-jordan-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf