API Manufacturing Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an API Manufacturing Specialist with a remote-first approach linked to East London operations. You will oversee API production under cGMP, drive process development, and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges to sustain high quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in pharmaceutical API manufacturing, strong cGMP knowledge, and proven ability to scale and validate processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of API manufacturing or process development experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of cGMP principles and regulatory requirements for API production.
• Experience with process scale-up, optimization, and validation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills suitable for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage production processes for APIs in compliance with cGMP.
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing APIs.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Ensure meticulous documentation of all manufacturing activities, batch records, and deviations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Engineering to support process improvements and technology transfers.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

API manufacturing experience

Process development

Analytical problem solving

Remote work readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated API Manufacturing Specialist to join their team, operating with a remote-first approach but ideally connected to operations in East London . This role is integral to the successful production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring that manufacturing processes adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to the optimization of manufacturing workflows, troubleshoot production challenges, and support the continuous improvement of API synthesis and purification operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in chemical manufacturing within a globally recognized pharmaceutical organization, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the production processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in compliance with cGMP.
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing APIs.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Ensure meticulous documentation of all manufacturing activities, batch records, and deviations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to support process improvements and technology transfers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in API manufacturing or process development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of cGMP principles and regulatory requirements for API production.
• Experience with process scale-up, optimization, and validation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours to support remote productivity.
• Opportunities for professional development, including specialized training and certifications.
• A dynamic, challenging, and collaborative remote work environment within the pharmaceutical sector, impacting operations near East London .