Lead Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,235,000 - 3,672,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High compensation package

Executive health coverage

Stock options or equity grants

Professional development opportunities

Full remote work with home office stip

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Process Development Engineer to drive process innovation in a fully remote setting. This senior role requires guiding a global team of engineers and scientists from concept through commercialization of new chemical processes.

You will oversee pilot plant operations, validate robust processes, and translate research into scalable manufacturing solutions while maintaining safety, quality, and cost targets in a distributed work model.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field with focus on process development and scale-up.
• 10+ years of process development/R&D experience in chemical or pharma industries.
• Proven leadership to manage remote teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end lifecycle of process development projects from ideation to scale-up.
• Lead research into new process technologies and chemistries for feasibility and viability.
• Develop, optimize, and validate robust chemical processes meeting quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Process development leadership

Process modeling

Reaction engineering

Separation technologies

Statistical process control

Remote leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a visionary Lead Process Development Engineer to spearhead their process innovation initiatives within a fully remote setting. This senior position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and scaling novel chemical processes from concept to commercialization. You will guide a remote team of engineers and scientists, driving research and development efforts to create sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader, adept at managing complex R&D projects, fostering collaboration across diverse teams, and maintaining a high standard of technical excellence in a distributed work model. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of chemical processing with a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the entire lifecycle of process development projects, from initial ideation through to successful scale-up and implementation.
• Lead the research into new process technologies and chemistries, evaluating their technical feasibility and economic viability.
• Develop, optimize, and validate robust chemical processes that meet stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee pilot plant operations and data analysis, ensuring accurate interpretation and effective translation to manufacturing scale.
• Mentor and develop a team of process engineers and scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative remote work environment.
• Author and review comprehensive technical reports, development proposals, and regulatory submission documents.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on process development and scale-up.
• 10+ years of experience in process development, R&D, or advanced process engineering within the chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage teams and projects in a remote setting.
• Expertise in process modeling, reaction engineering, separation technologies, and statistical process control.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of industrial chemical processes.
• Strong publication record or patent filings in relevant fields is a plus.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation package, including a significant base salary and annual bonus.
• Executive-level health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous stock options or equity grants.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and advanced training.
• Full remote work flexibility with a comprehensive home office stipend.