Pharmaceutical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Career training

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Development Engineer to optimize and scale up manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products. This hybrid role blends hands-on process work with strategic planning and remote analysis to improve yield, quality, and compliance.

The role involves process design, validation, collaboration with R&D, manufacturing and QA, and ensuring cGMP compliance throughout development and transfer to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical process development or engineering.
• Strong understanding of chemical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing principles and equipment.
• Proficiency in process simulation, data analysis, and SPC.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a hybrid team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust and scalable manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct process validation activities, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements to enhance yield and quality.
• Develop and execute experimental plans to assess process parameters and identify critical process controls.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality control teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and commercial production.
• Ensure all process development activities comply with cGMP regulations and internal quality standards.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process simulation

Data analysis

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Process Development Engineer to join their operations in Sandton. This hybrid role is essential for optimizing and scaling up manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of process development, from laboratory-scale experimentation to full-scale production support. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply engineering principles to pharmaceutical manufacturing challenges, benefiting from a hybrid work model that balances hands-on process work with strategic planning and remote analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust and scalable manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct process validation activities, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements to enhance yield and quality.
• Develop and execute experimental plans to assess process parameters and identify critical process controls.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality control teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and commercial production.
• Ensure all process development activities comply with cGMP regulations and internal quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development or engineering within the pharmaceutical or related industry (e.g., biopharma, fine chemicals).
• Strong understanding of chemical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing principles and equipment.
• Proficiency in process simulation, data analysis, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional training.
• A dynamic hybrid work environment with access to modern manufacturing facilities.
• Supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.