Process Development Scientist - Pharmaceuticals

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Development Scientist to join the Richards Bay team, focusing on developing, optimizing, and scaling up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The role involves collaboration across research, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver robust, cost-effective production methods in a state-of-the-art facility.

The candidate will design experiments, troubleshoot deviations, and drive technology transfer from lab to pilot and commercial scale, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in process development in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with scale-up and technology transfer of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of process chemistry, reaction kinetics, and separation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and familiarity with SPC and DoE (Design of Experiments).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize scalable manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.
• Investigate and troubleshoot process deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform process validation activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technology transfer and scale-up activities from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Document all experimental procedures, results, and process parameters meticulously in technical reports.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Design of Experiments

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Scale-up protocols

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Process Development Scientist to join their dynamic team in Richards Bay . This role is critical in developing, optimizing, and scaling up manufacturing processes for new pharmaceutical products. You will work closely with research, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, efficient, and cost-effective production methods. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on bringing life-saving medications to market, working in a state-of-the‑art facility committed to scientific advancement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize scalable manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.
• Investigate and troubleshoot process deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform process validation activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technology transfer and scale-up activities from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Document all experimental procedures, results, and process parameters meticulously in technical reports.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process development or chemical process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands‑on experience with scale‑up and technology transfer of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of process chemistry, reaction kinetics, and separation technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and DoE (Design of Experiments).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical and dental coverage.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Professional development opportunities and access to advanced training programs.
• A collaborative and stimulating work environment in Richards Bay .