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.
Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Development
$94K - $114K *
Lead the advancement of RNA therapeutics as a Senior Associate Scientist. Optimize analytical methods and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-quality data supporting product development and...
3 weeks ago
Sr Associate I, Quality Assurance Operations
$81K - $105K *
Manage and enhance Quality Assurance processes, ensuring compliance and effectiveness across departments, while supporting continuous improvement and regulatory adherence within the organization...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Scientific Leader, CMC Biosimilars
$95K - $133K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee biosimilar product development, ensuring compliance and quality from inception to launch. Collaborate with global vendors and internal teams to optimize processes and ac...
1 week ago
Scientific Leader, CMC Biosimilars
$95K - $133K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing biosimilar product development, collaborating with global vendors to ensure high-quality manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance from inception to l...
1 week ago
$70K - $110K *
Join us to support antibody discovery by operating automated liquid handling systems, performing high-throughput PCR, and isolating therapeutic antibodies in a dynamic lab environment. Your expertise...
Today
Advisor - Purification Process Translation and Execution Lilly Medicine Foundry
$130K - $211K *
Champion the future of biopharmaceutical innovation by leading technology transfers and production support, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring reliable clinical supply for the pioneering Lil...
Reposted 6 days ago
Advisor - Purification Process Translation and Execution Lilly Medicine Foundry
$130K - $211K *
Drive the charge in innovative drug development by leading technology transfers and enhancing process efficiencies within a collaborative team environment, ensuring patient-centric outcomes and adhere...
Reposted 6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading sensory science initiatives, developing training programs, and executing sensory evaluations to support product development and business goals across the Human Nutrition ...
2 weeks ago
Portfolio Analyst, Research & Development (R&D) Portfolio Management
$88K - $105K *
Contribute to project execution by enabling teams with effective PMO processes, tools, and data. Translate project insights into meaningful portfolio analytics for leadership, ensuring alignment with...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive product development initiatives for skincare and topical products, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to commercialization while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfacti...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Development Chemist
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative automotive refinish coatings projects. Drive formulation development, mentor teams, and influence technical strategies to ensure successful commercialization of...
1 week ago
$124K - $168K *
Empower innovation by developing cutting-edge AI agents for a transformative platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance agent capabilities, ensuring reliability and efficiency in real-world...
3 days ago
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
$130K - $165K *
Elevate your career by leading manufacturing process development and optimization in the medical device sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement ini...
2 weeks ago
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
$130K - $165K *
Elevate your career as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving process development and optimization in medical device production. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality and efficiency while ensur...
2 weeks ago
Process Engineer (Pressure Safety) IV
$95K - $115K *
Transform process safety through innovative design and optimization of emergency relief systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency across operations while actively engaging with industry standards an...
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Field Applications Specialist (Chrom/TFF Systems) Northeast
$90K - $116K *
Engage with customers as a trusted technical partner, providing expertise in downstream processing technologies. Support evaluations, troubleshoot challenges, and drive successful implementation to en...
5 days ago
Field Applications Specialist (Chrom/TFF Systems) Northeast
$90K - $116K *
Drive customer success by providing application expertise and technical support for downstream processing technologies, ensuring effective implementation and optimization of solutions in a remote, cus...
5 days ago
Application Development Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Transform the future of materials by designing innovative Ceramic Coatings that meet customer needs. Drive projects from concept to production, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance performance...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Engage in end-to-end peptide synthesis, ensuring quality control while troubleshooting and improving processes. This hands-on role allows you to closely oversee synthesis, purification, and characteri...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Bring your expertise to design and implement specialized tooling solutions, ensuring robust production support and continuous improvement. Lead projects from concept to completion while collaborating...
1 week ago
Advanced Scientist - Agricultural Coatings & Materials Innovation
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative formulations for agriculture and materials by solving complex technical challenges, collaborating cross-functionally, and optimizing product performance to sup...
3 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$185K - $232K *
Drive strategic leadership and quality oversight in GCP/GLP compliance across clinical and non-clinical portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, fostering collaboration, and enhancing p...
3 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$185K - $232K *
Join our dynamic team to lead strategic quality oversight in clinical and non-clinical domains, ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, and FDA standards. Drive quality initiatives, partner with cross-func...
3 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$185K - $232K *
Lead Quality Oversight and Compliance across Clinical and Non-Clinical Research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and enhance patient safety through strategic imp...
4 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$185K - $232K *
Shape the future of Clinical Quality Assurance by ensuring compliance with GCP and GLP standards, and deliver strategic oversight across diverse clinical development initiatives to enhance patient saf...
4 weeks ago
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.