Senior Chemical Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.650.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Chemical Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical company in Pretoria. The role focuses on supervising and optimizing chemical processes for drug substance manufacturing within a highly regulated GMP environment.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years in pharma, expert in process scale-up, validation, and regulatory guidelines, and strong leadership skills for cross-functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• Must have MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering with pharma focus.
• 8+ years hands-on chemical engineering in pharma industry preferred.
• Strong GMP/FDA regulatory understanding and validation experience.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical process technologies for drug substance manufacturing.
• Lead process validation activities ensuring GMP compliance.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues during manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production for tech transfer.
• Drive process improvements to boost yield, efficiency and quality.
• Produce and maintain batch records, SOPs, and validation reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for process-related hazards.
• Keep up-to-date with pharma manufacturing trends and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise.

Kenntnisse

GMP knowledge

Process scale-up

Pharmaceutical process engineering

Statistical process control

Process validation

Data analysis

Leadership

Ausbildung

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

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 transfer and production.
• Implement process improvements to enhance yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and validation reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for process-related hazards.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and regulatory trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical expertise to the team.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in chemical engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough understanding of GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Proven experience in process scale-up, optimization, and validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for process simulation, data analysis, and statistical process control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience working within the Pretoria pharmaceutical sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client provides a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, and a robust retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth include advanced training, attending industry conferences, and participating in cross-functional project teams.
• This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical projects in a stimulating and supportive work environment in Pretoria , contributing directly to the development and production of critical medicines.