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.

Find Process Development Scientist Jobs on Ladders

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 - $135K *

Drive the future of PVC materials technology from formulation to manufacturing. As a Senior Polymer Scientist/Engineer, you'll optimize PVC formulations and support high-performance building products...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $116K *

Join a team that's redefining the gaseous energy sector. As a Process Engineer, you'll collaborate on innovative projects, optimize designs, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading complex project controls in life sciences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project performance, manage schedules, and deliver high-quality results while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Empower project success by leveraging your expertise in project controls to enhance biomanufacturing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project management sol...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in project controls, driving biomanufacturing projects through expert scheduling, performance management, and client collaboration. Elevate your career while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality project controls for biomanufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize schedules, manage costs, and enhance performance, ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading complex project controls in biomanufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project performance, manage schedules, and deliver high-quality results whi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of life sciences by leading complex project controls initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery, ensuring high-quality execut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous impro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of biologics innovation, driving drug product development and manufacturing excellence through strategic oversight and cross-functional collaboration to bring trans...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $400K *

Build innovative cell and gene therapy benchmarks while leading scientific authority in advanced biotherapeutics, shaping operational workflows, and collaborating with partners to execute impactful dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize genomic data analysis by engineering automated workflows and collaborating with physician-scientists on pediatric research initiatives. Leverage advanced data science and HPC to drive insight...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform product development by leveraging your chemistry expertise to innovate and enhance materials technologies in a dynamic R&D environment, driving quality and performance across diverse industr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Drive development of innovative 3D printing resins for digital dentistry by conducting research, optimizing formulations, and supporting scalability while ensuring high quality and usability in a coll...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$157K - $197K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $128K *

Drive project execution in an FDA-regulated environment, coordinating timelines, documentation, and interdepartmental communication to ensure successful outcomes and regulatory compliance while managi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $177K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $138K *

Join a team that's advancing innovative Cell Therapies by designing and conducting in vivo studies. Utilize your expertise in pharmacology and collaborate across disciplines to drive impactful researc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $500K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific benchmarks by leveraging AI tools and deep biological expertise. Build and lead a high-performing scientific team while managing complex technical projects in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development and optimization of LIMS solutions, managing teams and driving compliance with industry regulations to enhance laboratory workflows and data integrity...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading QC lab instrument validation and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Serve as a key resource for software applications and data integrity ini...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading GMP oversight for contract manufacturing and validation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across technical operations to support drug deve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes and leading continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams. Combine engineering expertise with project management to enhance safety, qual...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.