Coordinator, Quality Assurance
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Remoto
At the end of the 1980s, we extended ours beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal for the construction of a sterile factory for injectable pharmaceutical products. This was an important turning point for the company, and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we have more than 900 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines.
Hikma, intends to recruit an Analyst, Quality Assurance (m/f) to integrate Quality Assurance Department, on-site work.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conducting or verifying analysis of bulk sample;
- Verifying or conducting sampling and analysis of the in-process control during filling of the batches;
- Conducting or verifying analysis after cleaning of machine production parts to verify clean conformity;
- Sample finished product to be tested by the Microbiology and Quality Control Departments;
- Performs round checks in production departments, bulk packaging and infrastructures;
- Performs inspections in the production areas whenever necessary;
- Carries out the start-up before the beginning or during production (whenever necessary);
- Performs Aseptic Practices and Cleaning/ Disinfection Monitoring;
- Samples and carries out acceptance procedures in all the different phases of the production, undertakes visual inspection by attributes for defects;
- Approves maintenance requisitions for the release of production;
- Trains new QA analysts;
- Verifies print-outs from equipment related with production activities.
- Academic degree in Science;
- Ability to handle a multi-task operation, to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure;
- Should be assertive, flexible, and attentive to detail;
- Fluency in English and good computer skills are preferred;
- Knowledge regarding the Injectables pharmaceutical industry, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory authority requirements;
- Availability to work 8-hour shifts;
- Own vehicle required.
- Direct contract with Hikma;
- Competitive salary aligned with the role;
- Life insurance;
- Health Insurance extended to student children (up to age 24);
- Annual Performance Bonus;
- Real Growth Opportunities.