Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional growth programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing and development initiatives from a Sandton-based virtual presence. The role emphasizes design, optimization, and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical processes to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in process engineering within pharma, with expertise in scale-up, validation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical process engineering.
• Experience in design, optimization, scale-up, and validation of manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with unit operations such as filtration, granulation, drying, sterile filling.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale-up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Optimize existing production processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and implement validation strategies for new and modified manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all process activities comply with GMP, FDA, EMA, SAHPRA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to support product lifecycle management.
• Author and review technical documents, including process descriptions, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety measures.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CAD tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to contribute to their innovative manufacturing and development initiatives. This role is instrumental in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The successful candidate will leverage their deep engineering expertise and understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to drive continuous improvement in drug production. This position is fully remote, allowing for flexible work arrangements while based virtually in the **Sandton** hub or other major South African centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale-up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Optimize existing production processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and implement validation strategies for new and modified manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all process activities comply with GMP, FDA, EMA, SAHPRA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to support product lifecycle management.
• Author and review technical documents, including process descriptions, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety measures.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record in process design, optimization, scale-up, and validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Strong understanding of unit operations relevant to pharmaceutical production (e.g., filtration, granulation, drying, sterile filling).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and CAD tools is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• This is a fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth include access to advanced training programs, leadership development, and involvement in high-impact global pharmaceutical projects.
• This role is conceptually linked to **Sandton**, but is open to remote candidates nationally.