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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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$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...

6 days ago

  •   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

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of electronics manufacturing by enhancing processes, providing technical support, and driving continuous improvement in PCB assembly production. Collaborate with teams to solve cha...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $235K *

Drive the establishment of MSAT capabilities, leading a high-performing team to ensure robust, scalable manufacturing processes and successful technology transfers in a fast-paced biotech environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with innovative teams to enhance test methods, manage equipment, and drive lab improvements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering impactf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with innovative teams to enhance testing methods, manage equipment, and drive lab improvements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contributing to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$167K - $190K *

Elevate the future of oncology by analyzing NGS data to drive key insights and innovative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex biological questions while contributing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $190K *

Lead impactful genomic studies in Oncology, interpreting NGS data to drive biological insights and propose novel experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative drug strateg...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower product development by ensuring manufacturability and compliance for combination products, leading risk assessments, validation, and sustainability efforts to drive innovation and quality in m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the optimization of manufacturing processes in Aerospace & Defense. Drive new product introductions, enhance quality, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety and efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes for Aerospace & Defense products. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation, improve quality, and enhance operational performance whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $174K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in display technologies and molecular engineering. Join a collaborative team to innovate drug discovery in a dynamic environment, focusing on peptide and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product lifecycle management by leading complex change initiatives across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Drive alignment and ensure supply continuity while managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $125K *

Shape compliance strategies across hardware and biotech sectors, ensuring products meet global regulatory standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and main...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Support seamless manufacturing operations by enhancing process control systems and fostering continuous improvement initiatives. Act as a liaison between production and corporate teams to meet custome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing washing processes to ensure compliance and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, manage validations, and drive continuous improvement in a dyna...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Shape innovative peptide manufacturing processes by leading cross-functional teams, authoring key regulatory documents, and mentoring peers. Drive project strategies and contribute to scientific advan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $156K *

Champion cutting-edge high-content imaging solutions to support small molecule discovery and optimization across therapeutic areas, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to translate data into...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $197K *

Drive compliance excellence in clinical development by providing technical leadership and oversight in GCP, GVP, GLP, and GPP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and readiness f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical study delivery by managing timelines, budgets, and communication among teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering effective stakeholder collaboration throughout the pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $182K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing operations by leading the start-up of a new Drug Substance train. Oversee equipment commissioning, optimize enterprise systems, and manage GMP production to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $270K *

Join a team that's building advanced AI-driven platforms by designing and optimizing backend systems and data pipelines. Collaborate with researchers to create scalable solutions that enhance scientif...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Champion efficient manufacturing operations by managing technical documentation, scheduling, and training. Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to ensure production readines...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.