Explore Process Development Scientist Jobs

Process Development Scientists create and improve the processes used to make pharmaceuticals, biologics, and other products. They bridge research and manufacturing, translating promising laboratory methods into reliable, scalable production. Explore vetted Process Development Scientist opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Process Development Scientist Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but commonly include developing and optimizing processes, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing process data, and documenting results. In biopharmaceutical settings, scientists may work with upstream cell culture, downstream purification, formulation, or analytical methods. They also collaborate with quality, engineering, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to support process scale-up and technology transfer.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek an advanced degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biology, or a related field, along with relevant industry experience. Useful qualifications may include expertise in design of experiments, statistical analysis, process characterization, scale-up, and good manufacturing practice (GMP). Clear scientific writing, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication are valuable across process development roles.

Career Opportunities

Process Development Scientists work at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and other life science organizations. Depending on experience and specialization, career paths may lead to senior scientist, technical lead, process development manager, or manufacturing and technology transfer roles. Browse current listings to find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.

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Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Search Process Development Scientist jobs to discover openings, compare role requirements, and identify positions that match your experience in process science and biomanufacturing.

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$124K - $187K *

Lead the design and optimization of automation systems in biologics, collaborating with scientists to enhance workflows and ensure data quality. Drive continuous improvement and reliability of platfor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate material innovation as a Senior R&D Specialist, collaborating with design leaders to translate historical aesthetics into luxury collections while ensuring quality and performance standards ar...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$153K - $264K *

Shape the future of peptide development by leading innovative projects in synthetic process chemistry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sustainable manufacturing processes and drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $151K *

Shape operational excellence at a new manufacturing facility by supporting start-up, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement through collaboration and technical expertise in spray dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Join a team that's driving innovative clinical studies for novel therapies, leading protocol development and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure successful execution and delivery of...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Lead and coordinate clinical studies for innovative therapies, ensuring collaboration across teams and driving successful study execution while contributing to drug development activities and maintain...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion the validation and qualification of packaging operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold equipment and system integrity while drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $209K *

Transform analytical development and leadership in biologics, guiding a team to ensure operational excellence and innovation while collaborating across functions to support product lifecycle and clien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $159K *

Lead the charge in driving continuous improvement projects by collaborating with customers to resolve complex issues, enhance service agreements, and optimize processes, ensuring measurable improvemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to supplier development and improvement for non-metallic components. Engage cross-functionally to enhance supplier capability, ensure quality systems, and support product launches while dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Drive bioanalytical excellence by overseeing CRO collaborations for PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker analysis, ensuring compliance with GLP/GCLP standards while managing assay development and reporti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in packaging innovation by managing complex projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance while delivering robust packaging solutions that enhance product integri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $126K *

Drive quality assurance excellence in sterile manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO, and FDA standards while overseeing production operations and supporting the release of pharmaceutical pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$223K - $233K *

Deliver strategic leadership in biologics process development, overseeing outsourced manufacturing and ensuring alignment with corporate goals while driving technical excellence in late-stage developm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality through advanced planning and continuous monitoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive zero defects and ensure seamless production flow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $119K *

Advance your career by leading innovative process development in advanced packaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, drive yield improvements, and optimize...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $188K *

Elevate your career by joining a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative surface chemistries for NGS applications, driving advancements in consumable devices and enhancing biomolecule interaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Engage your passion for chemistry as you drive sales success by collaborating with teams, conducting demos, and providing insights to elevate product offerings and enhance customer engagement, all whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $130K *

Lead essential process improvement initiatives by collaborating with operations to enhance production efficiency, reliability, and safety. Utilize data-driven approaches to diagnose issues and impleme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $142K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative photopolymers for 3D printing, transforming concepts into market-ready products. Collaborate across teams to enhance the additive manufacturing landscape in v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $142K *

Innovate in polymer development for 3D printing by designing and optimizing photopolymer formulations. Drive product transition from lab to market while collaborating cross-functionally to meet indust...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $140K *

Transform manufacturing processes as a technical leader, driving innovation and optimizing production for next-gen cable technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and ens...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader in process development, driving innovation in manufacturing for next-gen cable products. Collaborate across functions to optimize processes, enhance quality...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $231K *

Innovate in synthetic chemistry by designing multi-step routes for drug candidates, optimizing processes for yield and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage advanced technologie...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Drive technical excellence in Immunoassay manufacturing processes, resolving production issues and implementing improvements in a fast-paced, data-driven environment to ensure high-quality outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Development Scientist do?question toggle

    A Process Development Scientist develops, optimizes, and characterizes production processes, often helping transfer methods from research settings to scalable manufacturing. Duties may include experimentation, data analysis, process documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

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

    Many positions request a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a relevant life science or engineering discipline. Employers may also value industry experience and skills in process optimization, scale-up, statistical analysis, GMP, and technical documentation.

  • Where do Process Development Scientists work?question toggle

    They commonly work for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and other life science employers. Some roles focus on laboratory development, while others support pilot-scale operations, manufacturing, or technology transfer.

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

    Process development typically focuses on creating, testing, and optimizing processes, while process engineering often emphasizes designing, implementing, and maintaining production systems. The responsibilities can overlap, and titles vary by company and industry.

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

    Browse Process Development Scientist listings on Ladders, where vetted professional jobs pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its compensation details, experience requirements, and area of specialization.