Operations Analyst & Project Manager

Founded by Samih Darwazah over 40 years ago in Jordan, Hikma's purpose is to provide affordable, quality medicines to the people in need. Based on very solid foundations, we continue to innovate daily and find practical solutions to transform the lives of the millions of people we serve.

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 1000 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines. 

 

Hikma intends to recruit an Operations Analyst & Project Manager (m/f) to integrate the Operations Group, working on-site.

 

The Operations Analyst & Project Manager will play a key role in driving operational performance and cross-functional projects across the site. Combining business analysis with project management, the role will provide visibility of operational performance, support data-driven decision-making, and independently manage projects and improvement initiatives from planning through execution.

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

• Consolidate, validate and analyse operational and production data to support business decision-making
• Monitor operational performance, production plan adherence and key execution milestones, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain operational KPIs, dashboards and management reporting
• Manage cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation and closure
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, deliverables and responsibilities
• Coordinate project teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely execution of agreed actions
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, proactively defining mitigation actions
• Provide clear project status updates, insights and recommendations to management and key stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional follow-up across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and other relevant functions
• Support and drive process improvement, standardization and implementation of new tools and workflows
• Manage multiple operational priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring effective follow-through and timely execution

 

Profile:

 

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management or related areas
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within Operations, Business Analysis, Project Management, Manufacturing or Supply Chain
• Proven experience managing or coordinating cross-functional projects from planning through execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership of assigned topics and projects, and drive them through to completion
• Strong project management, planning and organizational capabilities
• Ability to identify priorities, anticipate risks and proactively propose solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence interacting across different levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated manufacturing environment is highly valued
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI and project management tools is a plus

 

We offer:

 

• 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

 

If you think this is a good opportunity for your professional career, join us and contribute to Better Health, within everyone's reach, every day