Director, IT Applications - QRLS

Job Title: Director, IT Applications - QRLS

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 7334

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 partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

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 Director, IT Applications – QRLS to join our team. The Director of Global QRLS leads the strategic direction and operational excellence of our IT Quality, Regulatory & Laboratory Systems function worldwide, with a focus on the USA, EU, and MENA regions. This pivotal role drives innovation, ensures compliance, and optimizes performance across all QRLS processes and services.

Key responsibilities include spearheading global initiatives, fostering cross-regional collaboration, and leveraging technologies to enhance Quality, Regulatory, and Laboratory processes. The Director will build strategic partnerships, drive business alignment, and cultivate a culture of innovation to maintain our competitive edge in QRLS capabilities across all regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a visionary global strategy for QRLS, driving innovation and operational excellence across regions.
• Lead end-to-end management of global QRLS operations, ensuring seamless alignment and performance across USA, EU, and MENA.
• Oversee budget allocation, project prioritization, and delivery for all global QRLS initiatives, optimizing resource utilization and ROI.
• Spearhead the implementation and optimization of IS technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving competitive advantage through advanced QRLS capabilities.
• Orchestrate global support operations for QRLS, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all regions.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with global business functions, aligning IT solutions with diverse regional needs and goals.
• Lead talent management initiatives, developing a high-performing, diverse global team through mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Ensure proactive compliance with evolving regulatory requirements across all operational regions.
• Champion change management and digital transformation initiatives within the QRLS domain.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Minimum: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Minimum: Extensive senior leadership experience in global IT roles, with a proven track record in QRLS functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multinational IT environments.

Skills:

• Visionary leadership with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business value.
• Deep expertise in Quality, Regulatory, and Laboratory systems.
• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
• Excellence in large-scale project management and budget optimization.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills.
• Strong change management capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align IT strategies with business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days.
• 3 personal days.
• 11 company paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more.
• Career advancement and growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.

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.