Remote Senior Process Engineer — Pharma Manufacturing

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Flexible remote arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will lead process design, validate systems, and troubleshoot operations from anywhere within South Africa.

Expertise in cGMP, FDA regulations, and aseptic processing is highly valued. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization, scale-up, and technology evaluation while collaborating with R&D, QA, Manufacturing and Validation teams to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Senior process engineer with strong regulatory knowledge and track record in pharma.
• Expertise in process design, validation and troubleshooting in cGMP environments.
• Experience leading remote cross-functional teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, scale-up and optimization for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols in line with cGMP and FDA guidelines.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues, identify root causes and implement CAPAs.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D, QA, Manufacturing and Validation teams.
• Ensure process modifications meet pharmaceutical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare P&IDs, URS, PFDs and technical reports.
• Conduct PHA and risk assessments for new and existing processes.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/cGMP)

Education

B.Eng or B.Sc in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote role in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will lead process design, validate systems, and troubleshoot operations from anywhere within South Africa.

Expertise in cGMP, FDA regulations, and aseptic processing is highly valued. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization, scale-up, and technology evaluation while collaborating with R&D, QA, Manufacturing and Validation teams to ensure regulatory compliance and