Senior Remote Process Development Engineer (Pharma)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Training & conferences

Remote autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Process Development Engineer to join a pioneering pharmaceutical company. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing and scaling manufacturing processes for novel products, ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.

You will lead process development, scale-up from pilot to commercial, transfer technology, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to translate lab processes into robust operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in process development and engineering within the Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, mass transfer, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Proven experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote setting.
• Experience in sterile manufacturing or solid dosage form process development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and optimization initiatives for new and existing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Perform process design, scale-up, and technology transfer activities from pilot to commercial scale.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes in accordance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to process performance and equipment.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety measures.
• Define critical process parameters (CPPs) and establish control strategies to ensure consistent product quality.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to specify, procure, and qualify process equipment.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, batch records, and validation documentation.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in pharmaceutical process development and manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Remote work

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Process simulation software

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Process Development Engineer to join a pioneering pharmaceutical company. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing and scaling manufacturing processes for novel products, ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.

You will lead process development, scale-up from pilot to commercial, transfer technology, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to translate lab processes into robust operations.