Process Development Scientist

Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative Process Development Scientist to join their R&D team in Klerksdorp . This role is central to optimizing and scaling up manufacturing processes for new and existing pharmaceutical products. You will focus on developing robust, efficient, and cost-effective production methods, ensuring seamless transfer from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial scale. The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences, with practical experience in process optimization, scale-up, and validation.

You will contribute to bringing vital medications to market faster by ensuring manufacturing processes are sound and reproducible.

• Design, execute, and document experiments to optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., synthesis, formulation, purification).
• Conduct process characterization studies to understand critical process parameters (CPPs) and their impact on product quality.
• Develop and implement strategies for process scale-up from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, analytical chemists, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful process transfer and validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues encountered during development and manufacturing.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in pharmaceutical process development.

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical process development and scale-up.
• Hands-on experience with various pharmaceutical unit operations and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong understanding of process validation principles and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a systematic approach to experimentation.
• Proficiency in using statistical software for data analysis and process modeling.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance of in-office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional training in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities and cutting-edge process technologies.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.