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Process Design Engineer - Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Soweto, West JohannesburgRemoteFull-time2026-10-18

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