Pharma Process Engineer Lead - Scale-Up & GMP

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus potential

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing process development, optimization, and scale-up in a GMP-regulated facility. You will drive cross-functional projects, validate equipment, and ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes process validation, technology transfer, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for international training and professional development within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of process engineering experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.
• Solid GMP knowledge and regulatory awareness (FDA/EMA).
• Experience with process validation, tech transfer, and scale-up activities.
• Proficiency with process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (upstream and downstream).
• Optimize processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and maintain GMP compliance.
• Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ validation studies for equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot deviations and CAPA implementation.
• Develop and review batch records, SOPs, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with QA, R&D, and Production to ensure seamless integration and continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing process development, optimization, and scale-up in a GMP-regulated facility. You will drive cross-functional projects, validate equipment, and ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes process validation, technology transfer, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for international training and professional development within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.