Senior Process Development Scientist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Process Development Scientist to join their pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Kimberley, Canada. You will develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes for new and existing medicines, applying chemical engineering principles to ensure robust and compliant production.

You will lead lab-scale experiments, coordinate technology transfer, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical process development.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, reaction kinetics, and purification techniques.
• Experience with process scale-up and technology transfer.
• Proficiency in relevant analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical intermediates and final drug products.
• Conduct laboratory-scale experiments and pilot plant studies to evaluate process parameters and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Author process development reports, validation protocols, and technology transfer documentation.
• Ensure all process development activities comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality control teams to ensure smooth process implementation and transfer.

Skills

Process development

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

cGMP knowledge

Scale-up / tech transfer

Laboratory work

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharma Sciences, Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Senior Process Development Scientist to join their pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Kimberley . This role is critical for developing, optimizing, and scaling up manufacturing processes for new and existing pharmaceutical products. You will apply scientific principles and engineering expertise to ensure robust, efficient, and compliant production methods. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to process innovation, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and play a key role in bringing vital medicines to market from a dedicated facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical intermediates and final drug products.
• Conduct laboratory-scale experiments and pilot plant studies to evaluate process parameters and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Author process development reports, validation protocols, and technology transfer documentation.
• Ensure all process development activities comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality control teams to ensure smooth process implementation and transfer.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, reaction kinetics, and purification techniques.
• Experience with process scale-up and technology transfer is essential.
• Proficiency in relevant analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced training.
• Contribution to exciting projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing in Kimberley .
• A supportive work environment focused on scientific excellence.