Process Development Scientist Jobs

Discover Process Development Scientist opportunities with leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences organizations. These scientists develop, optimize, and scale the processes used to manufacture medicines and other biological products. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities that match their expertise and career goals.

What Does a Process Development Scientist Do?

Process Development Scientists translate research and product concepts into reliable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing processes. Depending on the role, work may involve upstream development, such as cell culture and fermentation, or downstream development, including purification and filtration. Scientists design experiments, analyze process data, troubleshoot production challenges, and document procedures to support consistent product quality.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related discipline, along with relevant industry experience. Helpful skills include experimental design, statistical analysis, process characterization, technical writing, and familiarity with quality systems and regulatory expectations. Experience with biologics, small molecules, cell and gene therapies, or technology transfer may be valuable depending on the product and organization.

Career Opportunities in Process Development

Process Development Scientists work across pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and research-focused organizations. Career paths may lead to senior scientist, principal scientist, technical lead, or process development management positions. Roles often collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and research teams to move products from early development toward commercial production.

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Explore Process Development Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review opportunities, compare role requirements, and find positions where your scientific and manufacturing expertise can contribute to the development of high-quality products.

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$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the scale-up of innovative chemical processes, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate lab findings into production-ready instruct...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $153K *

Drive innovation in drug delivery technologies by evaluating novel modalities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic solutions across key areas, contributing to impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $117K *

Elevate pharmaceutical innovation by leading hands-on research in 3D printing and formulation development. Collaborate across teams to enhance global access to quality medicines through cutting-edge c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the development of bioanalytical quantitation methods for large molecules using LC-MS/MS. Collaborate with teams to manage projects, employ new technologies, and ensure compliance while enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $120K *

Champion innovative process development and optimization in R&D, leading projects that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$159K - $207K *

Unlock your potential by leading purification process characterization and validation, authoring IND/BLA sections, and driving late-stage activities to support our large molecule pipeline. Join a dyna...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize chemical synthesis routes and develop new methodologies for key intermediates and APIs. Collaborate with teams to conduct multistep syntheses, ensuring product purity and compliance while mai...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the development of innovative chemical processes by optimizing existing routes and synthesizing key intermediates. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while maintaining safety and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee analytical process development of proteins, optimizing in-process assays and enhancing lab efficiencies while delivering data-driven support and insights to stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $100K *

Lead the development of innovative parenteral formulations and processes in a collaborative environment, contributing to the pharmaceutical pipeline by executing experiments, managing projects, and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $162K *

Lead the charge in developing and qualifying high-throughput analytical methods for synthetic molecules, ensuring seamless method transfer and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing LED technology through innovative process development. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to troubleshoot, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and validation of analytical methods for drug formulation. Manage projects in a GMP laboratory, support stability testing, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and transferring downstream processes for mAb development, utilizing scientific principles to tackle challenges, communicate results, and partner across teams to support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $224K *

Transform your career by leading innovative cell culture experiments and process development for next-generation therapies. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive impactful outcomes and establish rob...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in pharmaceutical product development, driving formulation and process innovation from early stages to clinical manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project exe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in bioprocessing by leveraging your expertise in protein manufacturing and development. Collaborate with teams to execute experiments, support product development, and enhance organiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $170K *

Engage in innovative drug product development by leveraging your expertise in organic chemistry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design experiments, analyze results, and contribute to regul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Champion the development and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transitions from lab research to full-scale production while collaborating across teams to achieve commer...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $151K *

Deliver advanced solid-state characterization using ssNMR methods to enhance drug development in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support synthetic and biologics progr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $151K *

Transform early clinical development by optimizing oral drug product formulations and processes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance immediate-release tablets and amorphous solid dispe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $182K *

Drive Process Technology development within Health & Pharma by leveraging your expertise in chemical engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and foster leadership...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $122K *

Shape the future of cell therapy by driving process development and optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance scalability and compliance, ensuring robust manufacturing processes for clin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Join our RNA chemistry team to drive process development and optimization for Prime Editing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance genetic medicine through hands-on manufacturing and inno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $170K *

Shape the future of biologic therapies by leading analytical development in process optimization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards while innovating analy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Development Scientist do?question toggle

    A Process Development Scientist develops, tests, and improves manufacturing processes so products can be produced reliably at larger scales. Responsibilities may include designing experiments, analyzing data, troubleshooting processes, and documenting results.

  • Where do Process Development Scientists work?question toggle

    They commonly work for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and other life sciences employers.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Process Development Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field and experience in process development or biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Skills in experimental design, data analysis, process scale-up, and technical documentation are also frequently useful.

  • What is the difference between upstream and downstream process development?question toggle

    Upstream process development focuses on producing biological materials, often through cell culture or fermentation. Downstream process development focuses on recovering and purifying the product using methods such as filtration and chromatography.

  • How can I find Process Development Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Process Development Scientist opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its requirements, responsibilities, and location.