Senior Chemical Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading pharmaceutical company in Pretoria, Gauteng to find a Senior Chemical Engineer. You will oversee and optimize chemical processes for life-saving drug substances, with a strong focus on scale-up, process validation and GMP compliance.

In this regulated environment, you will lead process improvements, collaborate with R&D, QA and Production, and ensure robust, compliant manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in pharmaceutical process engineering, with emphasis on scale-up, validation, and GMP adherence.
• Experience with drug substance manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing.
• Lead process validation activities, ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues during manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Skills

Pharmaceutical process engineering

Scale-up expertise

Process validation

GMP compliance

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company renowned for its innovative drug development and manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to join their state-of-the-art facility in Pretoria, Gauteng . This role is crucial for overseeing and optimizing the chemical processes involved in the production of life-saving medications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pharmaceutical process engineering, with a focus on scale-up, validation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the advancement of healthcare in Pretoria . We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive engineer who thrives in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing.
• Lead process validation activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues during manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure seamless technology