Remote Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Global collaboration opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist to optimize GMP-compliant processes from a remote capacity, partnering with on-site teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. This role supports global operations and requires strong remote communication skills.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, MES proficiency, and a proven ability to drive efficiency while maintaining compliance in a dynamic, remote-enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert support on manufacturing processes, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze data to identify process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and review SOPs, BMRs, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to address production challenges and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements; participate in validations.
• Lead remote investigations of deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Support training initiatives and monitor key performance indicators.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Pharmacy

Tools

MES

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished pharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist to join their innovative team. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the optimization and oversight of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes from a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance in production activities, working closely with on-site teams and providing crucial remote support and guidance. This role is perfect for a professional who excels in a remote setting and possesses a deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and regulatory standards. While the role is remote, it supports operations impacting sites such as in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert remote technical support and guidance on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), and other manufacturing-related documentation.
• Collaborate with on-site manufacturing teams, engineers, and quality personnel to address production challenges and implement solutions.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the validation and qualification of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct remote investigations of manufacturing deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Assist in training and development initiatives for manufacturing staff, providing remote expertise.
• Monitor production performance metrics and provide regular reports on key manufacturing indicators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of comprehensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of GMP, process validation, and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing execution systems (MES) and other relevant software.
• Exceptional remote communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a remote or hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement allowing for global flexibility.
• Access to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• Allowance for home office setup and connectivity.
• Opportunity to significantly influence the manufacturing success of a leading pharmaceutical company from afar.