Senior Pharma Process Development Engineer - Hybrid

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Process Development Engineer to optimize and scale up manufacturing processes for new and existing products. This hybrid role offers on-site collaboration at our Port Elizabeth facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical/pharmaceutical engineering, 5+ years of process development experience, and proficiency with process simulation and GMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of unit operations common in pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., filtration, drying, granulation, sterile processing).
• Experience with process simulation and modeling software.
• Proficiency in GMP and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.
• Experience with process validation and IQ/OQ/PQ.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency, yield, purity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Scale-up processes from laboratory/pilot scale to commercial manufacturing, ensuring robustness and reproducibility.
• Identify and implement process improvements using statistical process control (SPC) and other methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Develop and execute process validation protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Write clear and concise technical reports, SOPs, and batch records.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in pharmaceutical process engineering.
• Ensure all process development activities comply with GMP and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Process Development Engineer to optimize and scale up manufacturing processes for new and existing products. This hybrid role offers on-site collaboration at our Port Elizabeth facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical/pharmaceutical engineering, 5+ years of process development experience, and proficiency with process simulation and GMP requirements.