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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.

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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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$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing refinery processes by leveraging advanced control technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, drive operational profitability, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $151K *

Drive innovation in food processing by applying engineering principles to optimize dairy systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects from design to commissioning, ensuring eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing study activities in compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee a dynamic group of scientists, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality study support i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

Join our dynamic team and drive bioanalytical strategies for clinical-stage programs. You'll lead collaborations with cross-functional partners and oversee outsourced bioanalysis, ensuring compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $171K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $107K *

Lead a team to enhance manufacturing performance, ensuring safety and quality while driving innovative engineering solutions and managing projects up to $10 million. Collaborate across functions to op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Deliver new beauty brand partnerships by owning the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with leadership to leverage industry relationships and ensure opportunities progress to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $240K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative chemistry by executing and optimizing synthesis workflows to support drug development initiatives. Collaborate with a dynamic team on both solution-phase and solid-phase methods, dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $256K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product quality by overseeing critical decisions in new product development. Your expertise ensures high standards and regulatory compliance, making impactful quality assessments a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee downstream mRNA production in a cGMP environment. Lead operations, ensure quality compliance, and drive continuous improvement while managing a dedicated team in a fast...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $194K *

Lead analytical efforts and ensure method validation and transfer across sites while supporting R&D and quality assurance for polymeric materials. Drive technical solutions, collaborate with cross-fun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing next-generation sequencing reagents, overseeing a team dedicated to innovative design and quality optimization. Collaborate across functions to drive projects from concep...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing upstream cell culture processes, supporting technology transfers, and collaborating with clients to enhance project outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing env...

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  •   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, 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.