Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Stock options

Remote work

Advanced R&D tools

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer to drive innovation in process development from lab scale to pilot and full commercial scale, all conducted remotely. The role requires guiding a team of engineers through virtual channels and translating laboratory findings into scalable industrial processes.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in process development, expertise in organic synthesis scale-up, kinetics, and modeling, plus

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with focus on process development.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical process development, including scale-up.
• Proven track record in leading technical projects and managing engineering teams.
• Expertise in organic synthesis scale-up, reaction kinetics, and process modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative chemical processes from lab to pilot and commercial scale, remotely.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers via virtual platforms.
• Develop and optimize reaction pathways, separation techniques, and purification methods.
• Oversee design and execution of scale-up studies, hazard analyses, and economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with research scientists, manufacturing teams, and regulatory affairs remotely.
• Document all process development activities, including patents and technical reports.

Skills

Process development leadership

Scale-up expertise

Organic synthesis scale-up

Reaction kinetics

Process modeling

Virtual project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Lead Chemical Process Development Engineer to drive innovation and excellence in process development, operating entirely remotely. In this senior role, you will guide the conceptualization, design, and scale-up of novel chemical processes, leading a team of engineers through virtual channels. Your expertise will be crucial in translating laboratory discoveries into viable industrial-scale operations, fostering a culture of advanced R&D and technical leadership from a distance, and significantly impacting the future direction of our client's product portfolio through pioneering chemical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative chemical processes from lab scale through to pilot and commercial scale, managing projects remotely.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of chemical engineers, facilitating collaboration across virtual platforms.
• Develop and optimize reaction pathways, separation techniques, and purification methods for new chemical entities.
• Oversee the design and execution of process scale-up studies , hazard analyses, and economic evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists, manufacturing teams, and regulatory affairs, maintaining effective communication remotely.
• Ensure thorough documentation of all process development activities, including patents and technical reports.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with a strong focus on process development.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical process development , including significant scale-up experience.
• Proven track record in leading technical projects and managing engineering teams.
• Expertise in organic synthesis scale-up , reaction kinetics, and process modeling.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and pilot plant operations is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional skills in virtual project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level compensation package including base salary and bonus.
• Stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Flexible remote work schedule and significant autonomy.
• Access to state-of-the-art virtual R&D tools and platforms.
• Opportunity to shape the technological future of a leading chemical company.