Process Engineer
Date Posted: March 15, 2024
Job Description
As a Process Engineer for Pharmaceuticals projects in Belgium, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to ensure the production of high-quality products in a cost-effective manner. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs, you will play a key role in driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including batch processing, purification, filtration, and packaging, to meet product specifications and quality standards.
- Conduct process simulations, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to scale up new processes from development to commercial production, ensuring smooth technology transfer and process validation.
- Lead process troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis to identify and address deviations and process failures.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and manufacturing protocols, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and support to manufacturing teams, and serve as a subject matter expert in pharmaceutical process engineering principles.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including solid dosage forms, liquids, and sterile products.
- Proficiency in process modeling and simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, SuperPro Designer) is preferred.
- Experience with process validation and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, EMA) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch or French is a plus.
If you are keen to grow your career with this job, apply with us and send us your resume now. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly.
Reference no.: 122-4948-2918-NW
Registration no.: 968446516E
