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Research & Development Manager

Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted 6 years ago
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  • Setting and implementing the work plan for developing existing and new R&D projects in a timely and cost effective manner, developing product formulations that can be scaled up to production scale in an efficient cost effective manner as well as recommending improvements to existing processes and equipment,
  • Overseeing Analytical Research protocols and activities while ensuring effectiveness of analytical methods within Al Jazeera laboratories. Managing the submission and transfer of new projects of Analytical Research Section.

*Strategic:

  • Supervising the implementation of the Research and Development function plans, as well as ensuring their compliance with Al Jazeera’s rules and policies.
  • Developing the Research and Development work plan; assigning work activities, projects and programs, monitoring work flow, reviewing and evaluating work methods and procedures, and directing such activities to serve the Department's goals and plans
  • Proposing plans and programs that boost the efficiency of the Research and development function

*Technical & Executive:

  • Leading R&D pharmaceutical research efforts by developing a plan for respective projects that meets the overall objectives of the R&D function and
  • Managing and organizing staff efforts in formulating and developing current and potential products that meet regulatory guidelines
  • Reviewing and approving reports to ensure the implementation of the agreed upon new product development plan in a timely manner
  • Preparing and presenting all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner in order to keep top management informed on the process development work
  • Overseeing stability and submission batches reports by R&D Analytical Research (AR) function, while directing the required actions
  • Developing new manufacturing procedures/ processes that increase batch size and minimize processing time, as well as minimize raw material costs
  • Recommending improvements to the R&D pharmaceutical research laboratories by incorporating new equipment and technology to help develop more complex products
  • Cooperating with the process development function to facilitate the transfer of knowledge from research to production and scale up
  • Handling and responding to regulatory agency deficiencies and providing technical documents as needed
  • Reviewing and planning training sessions on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) list and its updates for the R&D team
  • Managing the submission and transfer of Analytical Research section as well as ensuring compliance with Al Jazeera’s rules and policies
  • Approving periodic reports with respect to activities and achievements of Analytical Research section.
  • Overseeing the Analytical Research activities (Stability testing, Submission batches testing…etc) of Analytical Research section while recommending modifications.

Job Requirements

Education:

  • B.Sc. degree in Pharmacy.
  • M.Sc. or PhD. in Pharmacy

Experience:

  • 10-12 years of experience in a related position, of which at least (3) in a managerial position.

Functional Competencies:

  • Analysis & troubleshooting
  • Drug Handling
  • Knowledge in Research Methodologies
  • Knowledge in Sterilization Processes
  • Project Management

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Concern for Quality
  • Work Ethics & Values

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