Explore Process Development Scientist Jobs

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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$97K - $118K *

Advance process safety initiatives by managing safety lab operations, conducting hazard analyses, and providing solutions to ensure safe chemical practices across multiple sites...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead analytical lab operations, ensuring cGMP compliance and reliable outcomes. Foster team performance, manage client projects efficiently, and provide technical guidance in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $338K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative generative design efforts in biotherapeutics. Drive the transformation of AI-enabled molecular design into actionable therapeutic candidates, collaborating wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by providing expert chemical engineering support for electroplating, PTFE coating, and wastewater treatment, driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement ac...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the design and quality of innovative electromechanical instruments as a key member of cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product develop...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $115K *

Innovate and optimize manufacturing processes from pilot to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness throughout the lifecycl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading EHS initiatives that enhance safety and sustainability. Collaborate across teams to implement effective management systems and drive continuous improvement, ensuring c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Lead complex small-molecule API programs across the development lifecycle, overseeing project planning, execution, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure timely delivery and compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$233K - $271K *

Lead the charge in transforming our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) by driving strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on execution to modernize technology and enhance opera...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $246K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product development and portfolio management, ensuring project execution, quality, and market success while achieving strategic and financial objectives in a dynam...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to support clinical market segments by providing expert on-site service for liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry products, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction thro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving product improvements and innovations in wound management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance design, quality, and manufacturability of medical devices...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $135K *

Lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes for membrane production, ensuring quality and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scalable, effici...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Architect and implement scalable cloud-native data solutions, enabling seamless data accessibility and governance while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in Supply Chain for innovative...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming drug development through data science. Leverage your expertise to build predictive models and analytics, driving process improvements and technology transfer in a colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative R&D initiatives in meat science, driving product development and quality enhancements. Collaborate across teams to transform concepts into market-ready solutions while ensuring com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead engineering projects to enhance process control, tackle challenges, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations for improved efficiency and safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Design and optimize liquid chromatography methods to support tLNP programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust analytical capabilities for mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics, e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $117K *

Unlock your potential in a two-year structured program designed for entry-level engineers, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to lead projects across multiple engineering disc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$117K - $184K *

Lead the charge in operational planning and execution of clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Utilize your leadership and project management skills to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $259K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by designing cutting-edge platforms, guiding innovative product strategies, and collaborating across functions to drive operational excellence and quality...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by providing technical support, developing manufacturing processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $177K *

Explore innovative ways to design and deploy foundational AI models, guiding experiment development and validating multi-modal systems in medical imaging and clinical translation, ensuring rigorous sc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science techniques to optimize business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable analytical models that drive actionable ins...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.