Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,761,000 - 2,401,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to join their global manufacturing operations team. This role focuses on optimizing and scaling up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Work remotely from anywhere while transferring new products from development to commercial scale. You will design, validate processes, troubleshoot deviations, and lead technology transfer, collaborating with R&D, QA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in process engineering in pharma/biopharma.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, bulk drug manufacturing, or formulation development.
• Experience with process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Conduct process validation studies per regulatory guidelines (e.g., cGMP).
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process deviations and implement CAPA.
• Lead technology transfer activities for new drug products from R&D to manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless process implementation.
• Author and review process descriptions, validation protocols, and reports.

Skills

Process engineering

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to join their global manufacturing operations team. This role focuses on optimizing and scaling up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards. You will leverage your engineering expertise to troubleshoot production issues, implement process improvements, and support the transfer of new products from development to commercial scale. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to contribute your skills to vital pharmaceutical production challenges from anywhere. The ideal candidate is adept at process design, validation, and possesses a strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Conduct process validation studies and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., cGMP).
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead technology transfer activities for new drug products from R&D to manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless process implementation.
• Author and review process descriptions, validation protocols, and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, bulk drug manufacturing, or formulation development.
• Experience with process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines governing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and remote work compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and specialized training.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive remote work environment.