Remote Senior Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,990,000 - 2,985,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Process Engineer in the pharmaceutical sector to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and ensure GMP-compliant validation from a global, home-based setup.

You will lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities, collaborate with cross-continental teams, and stay updated on FDA/EMA guidance while applying advanced modeling, simulation, and data analysis to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical validation principles.
• Experience with process modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools relevant to pharma.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with a self-starter attitude.
• Familiarity with sterile processing, API synthesis, or formulation development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Lead process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation and execution.
• Conduct detailed process risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues and implement robust solutions in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams across time zones.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and industry best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Skills

8+ years pharma process engineering

Analytical thinking

Excellent remote collaboration

Process modeling

Simulation tools

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Process modeling tools

Simulation tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Process Engineer specializing in the Pharmaceutical sector. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to contribute to critical process design and optimization projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and validating new manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with stringent pharmaceutical industry standards (e.g., GMP). This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of bioprocesses or chemical synthesis for pharmaceuticals, and the ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Lead process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation and execution.
• Conduct detailed process risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues and implement robust solutions in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams across different time zones.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and industry best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and pharmaceutical validation principles.
• Proven experience with process modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools relevant to pharma.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with a self-starter attitude.
• Familiarity with sterile processing, API synthesis, or formulation development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote position, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on pharmaceutical product development globally, working from home.