Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to contribute to global manufacturing excellence. This fully remote role focuses on design, optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical processes to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production of medicines.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with extensive process development experience and the ability to manage complex projects remotely while driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years' experience in pharmaceutical/process engineering.
• Experience with API synthesis, formulation, sterile filling.
• Experience with process scale-up, validation, tech transfer.
• Familiar with cGMP and process safety principles.
• Strong remote project management and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes focusing on efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Create process flow diagrams, mass/energy balances, and P&IDs for new/existing processes.
• Lead process validation activities including protocol development and reporting.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement robust solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) and implement control strategies.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering, and production on improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Process development

Validation & QA

Remote PM

cGMP knowledge

Education

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to contribute to their global manufacturing excellence. This fully remote role is dedicated to the design, optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will play a critical part in ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production of high-quality medicines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background, extensive experience in pharmaceutical process development, and the ability to manage complex projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote setting, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and P&IDs for new and existing processes.
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement sustainable solutions to improve process robustness.
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) and implement control strategies to ensure process safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors, internal engineering, and production teams to implement process improvements and new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., API synthesis, formulation, sterile filling).
• Experience with process scale-up, validation, and technology transfer.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP) and process safety principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and remote project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a globally recognized pharmaceutical company.