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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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$168K - $272K *

Champion deep-tech and life-sciences partnerships by building trust with top investors, enabling long-term relationships that power scientific innovation and align with our mission. Drive strategic en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $394K *

Engage as a strategic leader in PKPD modeling, inspiring teams to drive innovative drug discovery. Leverage collaboration across disciplines to ensure impactful translational strategies that enhance p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that drives scientific excellence in toxicological pathology. Collaborate in a high-impact role overseeing pathology findings, supporting regulatory submissions, and developing expertise w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $171K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading agile teams, enhancing platform capabilities, and driving test automation adoption. Collaborate across functions to ensure architectural excellence an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $171K *

Unlock potential by leading agile teams to enhance platform capabilities, drive architectural governance, and implement innovative test automation solutions while collaborating across functions to ach...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading process development, validation, and continuous improvement for New Product Introduction and operational enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical excellence as you independently validate methods, ensuring precise and reproducible data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support early-phase development of new drug entiti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering scalable automation frameworks, enhancing test efficiency and reliability for complex systems. Collaborate with teams and mentor engineers to drive excellence in softwar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $120K *

Elevate the future of safety and toxicology by directing nonclinical studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving collaboration with diverse teams to deliver critical research insights and res...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Champion the design and lifecycle management of packaging systems for clinical and commercial cell therapy products, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while maintaining product int...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $169K *

Shape the future of product quality by providing expert guidance in quality engineering for New Product Introduction and Life Cycle Management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $275K *

Champion operational excellence and lead complex technical projects in the pharmaceutical sector. Drive strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure quality outcomes while mentorin...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $140K *

Drive regulatory excellence in medical devices and biologics, ensuring compliance and strategic submissions to FDA and international bodies. Collaborate across teams to support product development and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $160K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to innovate and optimize advanced packaging solutions for optical and photonic devices, driving high-performance manufacturing from concept to production while collaborating ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $131K *

Transform sustainability initiatives by supporting energy efficiency and environmental performance in refrigeration systems. Collaborate with teams to track metrics and ensure compliance with regulati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $131K *

Support our sustainability initiatives by developing and tracking energy, carbon, and waste metrics. Collaborate with teams to enhance refrigeration systems and ensure compliance with environmental re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform production processes by leading a dedicated team in a cGMP environment, ensuring compliance and efficiency in manufacturing injectable drug products while fostering a culture of safety and q...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate biotherapeutics research by designing and optimizing plate-based assays, ensuring timely tech transfer to Analytical Development and bridging early discovery with clinical development in a col...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $148K *

Drive innovation by guiding semiconductor products from concept to qualification. Collaborate with customers and R&D to optimize processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure peak equipment perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$214K - $337K *

Shape the future of mass spectrometry and pharmacology through scientific leadership, guiding assay development, and fostering collaboration to drive impactful drug discovery across multidisciplinary...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $120K *

Lead daily manufacturing operations, fostering an engaged team and driving safety, quality, and productivity while implementing continuous improvement strategies for operational excellence and future...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion robust validation processes for ERP systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and seamless cross-functional collaboration. Drive operational excellence through effective risk-bas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $125K *

Elevate efficiency through innovative engineering solutions, leading cross-functional projects that enhance manufacturing processes, optimize resource use, and ensure compliance with industry standard...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.