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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global Process Engineer, Partial Oxida
$110K - $130K *
Drive overall unit performance improvements by leading projects and mentoring engineers in Partial Oxidation processes, collaborating across teams to optimize safety and efficiency while maintaining c...
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Sr. Process Engineer - Technology Transfer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in technology transfer, ensuring seamless collaboration between U.S. and China teams. Safeguard design intent while overseeing engineering localization, commissioning, and operational...
6 days ago
$150K - $190K *
Lead the charge in solving complex operational challenges across finance, hiring, and strategy. Collaborate closely with executives to drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environmen...
1 week ago
Senior Manager Development Program Management
$134K - $219K *
Champion operational leadership in drug development, managing cross-functional teams to create strategic plans, budgets, and timelines from preclinical stages to commercialization, ensuring effective...
1 week ago
Senior Manager Development Program Management
$134K - $219K *
Transform the drug development landscape by leading cross-functional teams, managing strategic plans, and ensuring project execution from preclinical stages to commercialization. Drive collaboration a...
1 week ago
Principal Scientist - In Vitro Immunotherapy
$126K - $215K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative in vitro strategies for cancer immunotherapy. Drive drug discovery projects, design assays, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop next-generati...
6 days ago
Senior Director, Drug Substance and Process Development
$175K - $210K *
Join a team that's leading drug substance development and manufacturing. You will manage global CMO operations, oversee process optimization, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Operations Research
$180K - $256K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven scientific platforms. You’ll design, build, and optimize backend systems and data infrastructures, collaborating with experts to elevate orchestratio...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Principal Expert/Principal Expert, MSAT (Packaging)
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career as a technical authority, guiding strategic advancements in manufacturing science and technology. Influence decisions, mentor teams, and drive innovative solutions throughout produ...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving process improvements and optimizing manufacturing operations. Lead a skilled group of engineers to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and deliver innovati...
1 week ago
Senior Clinical Manufacturing Lead II
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to producing high-quality clinical supplies. Lead manufacturing operations, collaborate on formulation development, and ensure compliance with cGMP standards while driving...
3 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's driving operational excellence and safety in chemical manufacturing. You'll lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize production processes, and ensure compliance while foste...
3 days ago
Lead Laboratory High-Throughput Screening Research Scientist I - Chemical Insight Research Institute
$108K - $149K *
Deliver innovative high-throughput screening solutions to assess chemical safety. Lead assay development, collaborate with scientists, and mentor team members while advancing research in toxicology an...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform processes by leading complex engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovative solutions for efficiency and compliance in food and pharmaceutical manufa...
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Product Development Specialist
$124K - $151K *
Develop and run simulations for cutting-edge electrical products, leading NPI/NTI initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to introduce innovative solutions while protecting intellectual property a...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform early phase clinical trials by leading design, execution, and oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while managing project performance an...
2 weeks ago
Senior Research Associate , Automated Chemistry
$80K - $118K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of high-throughput Chemistry innovation, driving hands-on experimentation and automation. Contribute to critical projects using advanced technologies to impact scie...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing laboratory automation by designing, developing, and optimizing systems for cell and molecular biology workflows. Contribute your expertise to enhance efficiency and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist I - Cell Culture
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by leading process development and validation for biologics manufacturing. Mentor junior scientists while driving innovation and efficiency in GMP cell culture processes within a d...
2 weeks ago
Senior Process Engineer - Equipment
$94K - $128K *
Lead engineering initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency in biopharma manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and ensure compliance while mentoring team...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of a high-impact leadership role, guiding and developing engineering teams while fostering customer relationships, driving business growth, and ensuring operational excellence in...
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Advisor Process Chemistry SMDD
$126K - $204K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions in process chemistry, enhancing the development of synthetic drug substances and products. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle complex scientific...
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Bacterial Immunoassay Development Senior Scientist
$93K - $156K *
Lead the charge in advancing vaccine development by applying your expertise in bacterial immunology and immunoassay methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize assays and suppor...
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Senior Software Development Engineer
$106K - $145K *
Transform healthcare technology by developing scalable AI solutions for intelligent applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and ensure secure, reliable...
1 week ago
Director, Scientific Capability Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Lead the strategic direction and operational management of scientific tools and APIs, driving capability enablement across multiple scientific domains while fostering a culture of excellence and innov...
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What does a Process Development Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.