Job Description

Job Description

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

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 750 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 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

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 Medical Science Liaison & Pharmacist In Charge.

This unique dual-role position combines the strategic scientific communication and stakeholder engagement responsibilities of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with the regulatory, operational, and leadership duties of a Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) at a 503B outsourcing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong pharmaceutical scientific background with extensive knowledge in sterile compounding, regulatory compliance, and product development, coupled with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

Medical Science Liaison Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and managed care stakeholders.
• Conduct face-to-face scientific exchanges, answering complex product-related questions and supporting peer-to-peer discussions to enhance disease and product awareness.
• Provide scientific and clinical education through presentations, advisory boards, and medical meetings.
• Deliver live, interactive training sessions for sales and field teams to deepen their product and therapeutic knowledge.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, legal, commercial, and R&D teams to support product launches, scientific communication, and medical education programs.
• Support publication planning and manage medical inquiries and promotional material review to ensure compliance and scientific accuracy.
• Attend local/regional medical society meetings and collaborate with patient groups and medical associations on continuous education initiatives.

Pharmacist In Charge Responsibilities:

• Oversee compounding operations ensuring full compliance with USP 797, FDA, PCAB, BOP, cGMP, and all relevant state and federal regulations.
• Maintain pharmacist licensure in New Jersey and other required states; manage regulatory communications and licensing updates.
• Lead product development initiatives ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manage workflow for sterile compounding, including monitoring beyond-use-date stock and product trend analysis.
• Support FDA and state inspections, audits, and accreditation processes, providing technical expertise and regulatory testimony as needed.
• Assist in investigations of non-conformance, corrective and preventive actions, and maintain batch records, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with supply chain and other departments to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of mentorship, coaching, and team development within the compounding and scientific teams.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Medical or Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Valid pharmacist license in New Jersey with ability to obtain multiple state licenses preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in Medical Science Liaison role preferred.
• Proven experience as Pharmacist In Charge, particularly in 503B sterile compounding facilities and knowledge of USP 797 standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to translate complex scientific and technical information clearly.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, compounding processes, and sterile production best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leadership capabilities with a strategic mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in scientific presentation, advisory board facilitation, and publication planning.
• Willingness to travel extensively for scientific meetings, conferences, sales training, and regulatory inspections.

Knowledge, Abilities & Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of FDA, USP 797, cGMP, PCAB, and Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Expertise in sterile compounding workflow management and quality assurance.
• Ability to foster collaborative professional relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Capacity to support product lifecycle from scientific communication to operational compliance and product development.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing scientific rigor with regulatory demands.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $92,850 to $158,450.00 annually. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*:

• 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 programs
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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