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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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$135K - $216K *

Lead the lifecycle management of medical devices, ensuring compliance and product enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate designs, implement solutions, and drive continuous i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical device performance through lifecycle management, design improvements, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Empower your career by leading technical initiatives in sustaining engineering for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product designs, ensure compliance, and drive glo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Manage the lifecycle of medical devices by leading technical assessments, driving design improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Lead cross-functional teams to enhance medical device performance, ensuring compliance and market access. Drive lifecycle management and technical assessments, balancing clinical needs with business o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $120K *

Advance your career by owning and enhancing CVD processes, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $135K *

Optimize production efficiency and uphold safety standards by leading process improvements, coaching teams, and analyzing KPIs to drive operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative solid-form strategies for bRo5 molecules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance pharmaceutical development through cutting-edge characterization...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform peptide chemistry by designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel peptides to drive drug discovery initiatives in a collaborative R&D environment, enhancing pharmacological properties a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $185K *

Partner with us to optimize our quality management systems while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This role is key in enhancing our quality infrastructure, managing audits, and driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving innovative bioprocessing solutions in the life sciences sector. Leverage your sales expertise to manage key accounts and develop new opportunities across a dynamic territory...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production scheduling and resource management for Mixing and Lab processes, ensuring seamless material flow, capacity alignment, and operational excellence across the Rub...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join as a key player in supporting GMP Manufacturing Operations, driving product/process improvements, coaching associates, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment while enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and implement innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and ensure peak perform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative assays for the BD Rhapsody platform, focusing on high-quality product launches and cross-functional collaboration to advance single-cell genomics and drive sci...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of biomass processing through innovative engineering, guiding projects from concept to reality while ensuring high-quality standards in a collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the validation of electronic Batch Record systems, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transition validation programs and enhance overall system...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $174K *

Drive analytical excellence in therapeutic development, managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize methods and deliver high-qualit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Lead the charge in implementing aseptic manufacturing capabilities, managing complex capital projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

Arnprior, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and support customer process validation through hands-on testing, collaborate with sales and engineering teams, and assist with equipment commissioning to optimize industrial process systems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support sales with technical testing and process validation. Conduct evaluations, prepare reports, and collaborate on optimized solutions while ensuring lab safety and cleanline...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform large-scale capital projects by providing expert process control engineering leadership. Collaborate with teams nationwide to enhance operational efficiency and support digital initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and optimization of industrial coating products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet market needs and drive business growth while fostering a culture of innovation a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in analytical services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing a high-performing team to support product lifecycle management and commercialization in a cGMP env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.