Senior Process Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer for our Kimberley, Canada facility to drive development, scale-up and optimization of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in a GMP environment.

You will collaborate with R&D, QA and production to move therapies from lab to full-scale production, with emphasis on bioprocessing or chemical synthesis relevant to pharmaceuticals and a commitment to quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering or related life sciences.
• 5+ years in process engineering within pharma/biotech.
• Thorough GMP, process validation and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with unit operations in pharma manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical or biological processes for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Lead scale-up from lab to pilot plant and full production.
• Author and review batch records and validation protocols.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and yield.
• Ensure processes comply with GMP, FDA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process validation and technology transfer.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Process optimization

Scale-up expertise

Bioprocessing/chemical synthesis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related life sciences

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related life sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer with a specialization in the pharmaceutical industry for their facility in Kimberley . This role is critical for the development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations. You will work closely with R&D, quality assurance, and production teams to bring innovative therapies from the lab to full-scale manufacturing. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of bioprocessing or chemical synthesis relevant to pharmaceuticals and a commitment to quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical or biological processes for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Lead scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial production.
• Author and review process documentation, including batch records and validation protocols.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to maintain product quality and yield.
• Ensure all processes comply with GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process validation and technology transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related life sciences discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Thorough understanding of GMP, process validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with unit operations common in pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., fermentation, purification, crystallization, drying).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities for effective collaboration in Kimberley .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical development projects.
• A culture that prioritizes quality, safety, and employee development.