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As one of the world’ s largest generic pharmaceutical companies, Hikma operates in North America, the Middle East, North Africa( MENA), and Europe, with 29 manufacturing facilities, three research and development( R & D) hubs, and around 9,400 employees globally. Operating under three main business segments – injectables, branded( solid orals) and Hikma Rx( respiratory, nasal, semi-solids and liquids) – the company boasts a portfolio of over 825 products.
Hikma was founded by Samih Darwazah in 1978, and his strategy was clear from the beginning: to make medicine of
uncompromised quality that meets the most stringent international standards and is accessible to patients. With a current focus on injectables, Manufacturing Today sits down with Natheer Masarweh, Senior Vice
President, Injectables Operations, who explains more about the sector and how it continues to address unmet medical needs worldwide.
“ Our work is driven by a commitment to expand access to high-quality medicine,” Natheer affirms.“ This responsibility shapes our values, which are built on collaboration, care, and innovation. Every employee understands the purpose behind their work and how it directly impacts patient access to essential medicine. Whether in manufacturing, R & D, supply chain or corporate functions, our people uphold this commitment every day, recognizing that quality and accessibility are fundamental to healthcare.
“ We continue to invest in advanced automation to minimize human intervention – the primary source of microbial contamination. This approach
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