Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work setup allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to contribute to innovative manufacturing operations. Design, optimize, and troubleshoot pharmaceutical processes with emphasis on quality, scale-up, and regulatory compliance, leveraging remote collaboration with on-site teams.

The role requires a bachelor's in chemical or mechanical engineering (master's preferred), 5+ years in pharma process engineering, proficiency in Aspen Plus or SuperPro and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, scale-up principles, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, SuperPro Designer) and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, scale-up, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for drug substance and drug product.
• Conduct process validation studies and ensure all processes meet cGMP requirements.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Utilize process simulation and modeling tools to enhance process design and efficiency.
• Collaborate remotely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D teams to support process development and transfer.
• Contribute to the design and qualification of new manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all process documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Skills

Process engineering

cGMP knowledge

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Master's preferred

Tools

Aspen Plus

SuperPro Designer

Statistical tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to contribute to their innovative manufacturing operations, with support potentially originating from Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your engineering expertise from any location within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Your role will involve remote analysis, simulation, and collaboration with on-site teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, scale-up, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for drug substance and drug product.
• Conduct process validation studies and ensure all processes meet cGMP requirements.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Utilize process simulation and modeling tools to enhance process design and efficiency.
• Collaborate remotely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D teams to support process development and transfer.
• Contribute to the design and qualification of new manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all process documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies , scale-up principles, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, SuperPro Designer) and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Remote work setup allowance and technology support.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced training.
• Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and projects.