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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.

Find Process Development Scientist Jobs on Ladders

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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$146K - $189K *

Drive the future of oncolytic virus manufacturing by providing technical support, managing process improvements, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance engineering solutions by managing multiple projects, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with suppliers. Utilize your expertise in automotive powertrain to drive innovation and deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $112K *

Help us enhance production efficiency by managing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all operational KPIs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$99K - $149K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in optical coating processes. Lead projects, enhance deposition techniques, and collaborate across teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in life sciences an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Build expertise in directing nonclinical DART studies, ensuring compliance with GLPs. Lead interactions with clients and technical teams while overseeing study design, execution, and reporting for reg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative immunology research through hands-on development and execution of bioanalytical assays. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance nucleic acid therapeut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize and innovate refinery processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborate with teams to identify improvements, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous enhancement init...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engineer impactful design quality solutions in medical devices. Drive product lifecycle compliance and validation efforts, ensuring safety and performance through collaboration with cross-functional t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $180K *

Develop your career by leading a technical team in a state-of-the-art bioconjugate manufacturing facility, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of contin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving drug substance manufacturing for innovative biologics. Lead cross-functional efforts, ensuring alignment with CMC objectives from development through regulatory submissions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assessments and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. Collaborate on process audits and implement initiatives to reduce de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading quality operations to ensure patient safety and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and implement effective quality systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Support operational quality activities to ensure patient safety and reliable supply. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify processes, drive continuous improvement, and lead quality initi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $116K *

Create innovative statistical models to enhance Quality Control processes. This influential role drives compliance and data integrity, ensuring high-quality standards through analysis, monitoring, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $102K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance within a groundbreaking team, innovating processes and systems that deliver cutting-edge cell therapy solutions, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout ever...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by overseeing distillation processes, enhancing team skills, and driving improvements in safety and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize production and implement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $172K *

Optimize your career by enhancing manufacturing processes and product performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, support new product introductions, and imple...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of secure lab technology solutions, supporting scientists with reliable systems and automation tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure and ensure optima...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$202K - $235K *

Shape the future of RNA therapeutics by leading bioanalytical and biomarker strategies. Oversee assay development, CRO partnerships, and team building to drive critical data generation for clinical tr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation as you tackle complex engineering challenges, driving the development of next-gen industrial technologies. Collaborate across the full lifecycle, from R&D to commercial deployment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $222K *

Lead technical support for drug product manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP, GCP, and ICH guidelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and maintain supplier relationships fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $216K *

Shape the future of medical materials by leading innovative TPE development. Collaborate across R&D, Quality, and Operations to transform scientific insights into scalable solutions that enhance healt...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Drive innovation in medical materials by leading the development of next-gen thermoplastic elastomers. Collaborate across teams to translate scientific insights into scalable solutions that enhance pa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.