Remote Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist to join their advanced development team, contributing to projects impacting Sandton . This critical role focuses on designing, optimizing, and scaling up manufacturing processes for new pharmaceutical products. You will apply scientific principles and engineering expertise to ensure that processes are robust, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards, working collaboratively with teams across different locations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences, extensive experience in process development, and the ability to drive complex projects from bench to pilot scale within a fully remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for drug substance and drug product.
• Conduct process development studies, including definition of critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs).
• Develop and implement strategies for process validation and technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Utilise Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and Quality by Design (QbD) principles in process development.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation for regulatory submissions, and presentations.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and manufacturing technologies relevant to pharmaceuticals.
• Expertise in process characterization, validation, and technology transfer activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) for manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong analytical capabilities, and effective remote communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development support.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical development projects.

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