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, 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 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 cutting-edge 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. This role requires expertise in key systems such as the Veeva Suite (QualityDocs, QMS, RIM), Labware, Empower, Lab Equipment, and Lorenz to effectively manage and optimize our global QRLS solutions.

 

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 state-of-the-art IS technologies and methodologies, including Veeva Suite (QualityDocs, QMS, RIM), Labware, Empower, and Lorenz, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving competitive advantage through advanced QRLS capabilities and leveraging expertise in key systems.
• 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, succession planning, and professional growth opportunities.
• Ensure proactive