Senior Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Performance bonus

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist position in East London. The role focuses on designing, executing, and documenting experiments to scale up and optimize manufacturing processes for drug substances and products in a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strong science foundation, hands-on process development experience, and the ability to translate lab findings into commercial-scale production while collaborating

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical process development.
• Proven expertise in process design, optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of GMP, quality risk management, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
• Experience with analytical techniques for characterizing materials and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug substances and drug products.
• Design and execute experimental plans to evaluate CPPs and CQAs.
• Conduct scale-up studies from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues, deviations, and OOS results.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for in-process controls and product characterization.
• Prepare comprehensive process development reports and documentation for regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Stay updated on new technologies and advancements in pharmaceutical process development.

Skills

Process development

GMP compliance

ICH guidelines

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a world-renowned pharmaceutical company focused on developing life-saving treatments, is actively recruiting a Senior Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist for their facility in East London . This role is integral to scaling up and optimizing the manufacturing processes for new and existing pharmaceutical products. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and documenting experiments to ensure robust, reproducible, and efficient manufacturing processes that meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific foundation, hands-on experience in process development, and a keen ability to translate laboratory findings into commercial-scale production. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to bringing critical medicines to patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug substances and drug products.
• Design and execute experimental plans to evaluate critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs).
• Conduct scale-up studies from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues, deviations, and out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for in-process controls and product characterization.
• Prepare comprehensive process development reports and documentation for regulatory filings.
• Collaborate effectively with R&D, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Stay updated on new technologies and advancements in pharmaceutical process development.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical process development.
• Proven expertise in process design, optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of GMP, quality risk management, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
• Experience with various analytical techniques for characterizing materials and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including private health coverage, a performance bonus, and a strong retirement savings plan. We are committed to employee growth and provide numerous opportunities for professional development, including advanced training and support for further education. This role is based at our advanced facility in East London , offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Join a company dedicated to innovation, quality, and making a profound impact on global health.