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West Pharmaceutical Services hires Pharmacists to support drug delivery system development and regulatory compliance across its chemicals and materials operations. The company has an established track record of sponsoring international pharmacy professionals through multiple visa pathways, making it a realistic target for qualified candidates who need work authorization.
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Requisition ID: 74090
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location:
Kinston, NC, US
Department: Human Resources
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
This role will support team members, enable growth, provide high touch employee service, and be an advocate of West's culture and mission. You will be a trusted advisor to our departmental leaders, partnering to build and strengthen their high-performing teams and ensuring we are making the right people decisions. You will support our employees as a true advocate to help them grow and thrive. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide HR business partner support across all assigned business clients within designated location.
- Support the implementation of global human resource initiatives under the direction of the HR leadership team.
- Provide the appropriate HR support in the acquisition, development and retention of talent, working in close collaboration with talent acquisition teams; including background checks, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates upon arrival, new-hire onboarding, etc.
- Provide HR clarification around benefits, payroll, HR policies and practices to employees.
- Enter employee information into the HRIS system for processing (i.e., new hires, terminations, promotions, leave of absences, etc.).
- Support HR in performance management cycles within the West Talent Gateway system, including gathering data and sending emails to ensure compliance.
- Site administrator back up for Learning Management System including scheduling online learning classes, tracking attendance and maintaining files.
- Serve as HR liaison between the local and global HR functions depending on business issue. Ensure that consistent practices are maintained between HR and the business.
- Actively participate in HR forums to further progress the organization’s HR value proposition.
- Consults with managers and supervisors regarding employee performance issues and assists with the disciplinary process by helping conduct employee termination discussions and mediating and assisting in solving employee performance and/or work issues.
- Collaborating with managers and Corporate HR Compensation on job reclassifications and writing of job descriptions.
- Conducting workplace investigations, including cases related to discrimination and sexual harassment, and escalates to HR Manager and Plant Manager.
- Workplace planning to include assisting with and identifying personnel and training needs.
- Uses data, statistics, evidence-based research, benchmarks, HR and business metrics to facilitate decision-making.
- Participate in weekly plant GEMBA walks, be visible and accessible to all team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant business or human resources discipline, required.
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years 3-5 years HR experience or equivalent in education, required.
- Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications, preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Team player actively contributing to positive team spirit.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Works to the highest level of professional standards.
- Self-Organization, time management and prioritization.
License and Certifications
- SHRM certification, Upon Hire preferred.
Travel Requirements
- 5%: Up to 13 business days per year.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary - Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard.
- Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.

Requisition ID: 74090
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location:
Kinston, NC, US
Department: Human Resources
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
This role will support team members, enable growth, provide high touch employee service, and be an advocate of West's culture and mission. You will be a trusted advisor to our departmental leaders, partnering to build and strengthen their high-performing teams and ensuring we are making the right people decisions. You will support our employees as a true advocate to help them grow and thrive. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide HR business partner support across all assigned business clients within designated location.
- Support the implementation of global human resource initiatives under the direction of the HR leadership team.
- Provide the appropriate HR support in the acquisition, development and retention of talent, working in close collaboration with talent acquisition teams; including background checks, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates upon arrival, new-hire onboarding, etc.
- Provide HR clarification around benefits, payroll, HR policies and practices to employees.
- Enter employee information into the HRIS system for processing (i.e., new hires, terminations, promotions, leave of absences, etc.).
- Support HR in performance management cycles within the West Talent Gateway system, including gathering data and sending emails to ensure compliance.
- Site administrator back up for Learning Management System including scheduling online learning classes, tracking attendance and maintaining files.
- Serve as HR liaison between the local and global HR functions depending on business issue. Ensure that consistent practices are maintained between HR and the business.
- Actively participate in HR forums to further progress the organization’s HR value proposition.
- Consults with managers and supervisors regarding employee performance issues and assists with the disciplinary process by helping conduct employee termination discussions and mediating and assisting in solving employee performance and/or work issues.
- Collaborating with managers and Corporate HR Compensation on job reclassifications and writing of job descriptions.
- Conducting workplace investigations, including cases related to discrimination and sexual harassment, and escalates to HR Manager and Plant Manager.
- Workplace planning to include assisting with and identifying personnel and training needs.
- Uses data, statistics, evidence-based research, benchmarks, HR and business metrics to facilitate decision-making.
- Participate in weekly plant GEMBA walks, be visible and accessible to all team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant business or human resources discipline, required.
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years 3-5 years HR experience or equivalent in education, required.
- Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications, preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Team player actively contributing to positive team spirit.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Works to the highest level of professional standards.
- Self-Organization, time management and prioritization.
License and Certifications
- SHRM certification, Upon Hire preferred.
Travel Requirements
- 5%: Up to 13 business days per year.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary - Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard.
- Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
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Align Your Credentials to U.S. Pharmacy Standards
Before applying, verify your pharmacy degree is evaluated by a NABP-recognized credential assessment service. West's regulatory and quality roles require a U.S.-equivalent PharmD or RPh, and gaps here will stall any sponsorship filing before it starts.
Target Roles Tied to Drug Delivery Manufacturing
West sits at the intersection of pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery systems, not retail or clinical pharmacy. Focus your applications on roles involving regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or formulation support, where your pharmacist credentials directly justify specialty occupation status for H-1B or TN classification.
Confirm TN Eligibility Before Accepting an Offer
If you're Canadian or Mexican, Pharmacist is an explicitly listed TN profession under USMCA. This lets you skip the H-1B lottery entirely. Confirm with your hiring contact that West's offer letter specifies pharmacist duties clearly, since TN officers at the border scrutinize job descriptions for this category.
Understand How PERM Fits Your Long-Term Plan
West sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, which both require a PERM labor certification through DOL. For Pharmacist roles, the prevailing wage determination is occupationally specific. Start the conversation about Green Card timelines during the offer stage, not after you've already started.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Active Pharmacist Openings
Pharmacist postings at West cycle across locations and don't always surface on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for West Pharmaceutical Services roles that have a confirmed visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to openings where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Prepare for F-1 OPT Timing Against West's Hiring Cycle
If you're on F-1 OPT, your 12-month standard window is tight against West's typically longer hiring and onboarding process for Pharmacist roles. Apply early enough that your OPT authorization covers the full probationary period, and flag your STEM extension eligibility if your pharmacy program qualifies.
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Find Pharmacist at West Pharmaceutical Services JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does West Pharmaceutical Services sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmacists?
West Pharmaceutical Services does sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmacist roles, though it's not the only pathway they use. Pharmacist qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines given its degree requirements, which supports H-1B eligibility. Because H-1B selection depends on the annual lottery, candidates who are also eligible for TN or already hold OPT authorization often have more predictable timelines.
How do I apply for Pharmacist jobs at West Pharmaceutical Services?
Applications go through West's careers portal, where Pharmacist roles are listed by location and business unit. You can also find visa-sponsorship-confirmed openings through Migrate Mate, which filters West's active postings by sponsorship history. Tailor your application to highlight pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory, or quality assurance experience since West's Pharmacist roles support drug delivery operations rather than clinical or dispensing functions.
Which visa types does West Pharmaceutical Services commonly use for Pharmacist roles?
West has sponsored Pharmacists through H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, EB-2, and EB-3 pathways. TN is particularly straightforward for Canadian and Mexican nationals since Pharmacist is an explicitly listed USMCA profession. F-1 OPT and CPT support early-career candidates still in their authorization window, while EB-2 and EB-3 represent the Green Card route for longer-term employment.
What qualifications does West Pharmaceutical Services expect for sponsored Pharmacist positions?
West's Pharmacist roles typically require a PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree recognized under U.S. standards, along with licensure eligibility in the relevant state. Roles tied to drug delivery systems, packaging science, or regulatory affairs favor candidates with manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry experience over clinical backgrounds. USCIS requires that the position genuinely require a pharmacist-specific degree, so your resume should clearly connect your credentials to West's technical scope.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Pharmacist role at West Pharmaceutical Services?
Timeline depends on the visa type. TN processing can happen at the border or port of entry within the same day for eligible candidates. H-1B standard processing through USCIS typically runs three to five months, with premium processing available to reduce that to 15 business days. Green Card sponsorship through PERM and EB-2 or EB-3 filing typically spans one to three years depending on your country of birth and priority date movement.
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