Process Design Engineer - Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Core
Design and optimize complex chemical synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates to develop safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes.
Role type
Process Design Engineer (Pharmaceutical Intermediates)
Builds
Manufacturing processes for APIs and intermediates
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
Process chemistry, reaction engineering, scale-up, GMP compliance, regulatory knowledge (FDA/EMA), process simulation, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), PFD/P&ID development, technical writing
Preferred skills
QbD (Quality by Design) principles
Technologies
Aspen Plus, Dynochem
Responsibilities
Design robust chemical processes, conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs), perform process simulations, develop PFDs and P&IDs, write process descriptions and SOPs, support scale-up activities, ensure regulatory compliance, troubleshoot process deviations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC