Chemical process development jobs

Pilot Plant Operator 1

Lubrizol Corporation · Posted Nov 9, 2026

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Wickliffe, Ohio, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
10+ years

Pilot Plant Operator 1

Lubrizol Corporation · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Wickliffe, Ohio, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
10+ years

Director, CMC Process Chemistry

IDEAYA Biosciences · Posted Oct 15, 2026

Open

South San Francisco, California, United States
On-site
Full-time · Manager
$206K–$254K per year
10+ years

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Lead Process Chemistry efforts to develop drug substance and support CMC regulatory submissions for oncology therapies.

Compensation

The expected salary range for the role of Director, CMC Process Chemistry is $206,000 - $254,000.

Responsibilities

Lead Process Chemistry efforts in facilitating drug substance development
Author and review technical development reports, batch records, campaign reports, change controls, corrective and preventative actions, deviations, and investigations
Author and review necessary technical sections in IND/IMPD/NDA documents supporting global CMC regulatory submissions
Represent DS/CMC and participate in cross functional project teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Collaborate closely in cross-functional teams including Medicinal Chemistry, DMPK, Analytical Chemistry, Formulation, Toxicology, Quality, Project Management, CMC Regulatory, Development Sciences, and Clinical Pharmacology

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry
M.Sc. in Chemistry
Nice to have: late phase and commercial experience
Nice to have: small molecule ADC payload/linker experience

Skills

process chemistry chemical process development

Scientist, Process Development

Gilead Sciences · Posted Nov 5, 2026

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Foster City, California, United States
$147K–$190K per year
9+ years

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Responsible for developing chemical processes for the manufacturing of drug substances.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Responsibilities

Develop chemical processes for manufacturing drug substances
Demonstrate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration and independent thought in experimental design and strategy
Think critically and creatively, work independently, determine appropriate resources for problem resolution
Propose alternative chemistry including new route selection and step optimization
Collaborate with senior scientists or scientific directors to advance economical, state-of-the-art techniques to isolate, characterize, purify and mass-produce substances

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
PhD with no post-doctoral assignment

Skills

chemical process development experimental design

Manager, Process Development

Piramal Pharma Solutions · Posted Jul 14, 2026

Open

Riverview, Michigan, United States +1 more
Manager
10+ years

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Lead technical development of new processes for API synthesis at Ash Stevens facilities.

Locations (2)

Riverview, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Michigan, United States

Responsibilities

Assess new projects to identify optimal chemical routes
Organize work to meet timelines, specifications, and FDA/cGMP requirements
Conduct literature searches and laboratory work to evaluate routes
Identify and characterize by-products and impurities
Direct development of in-process monitoring methods

Requirements

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Skills

chemical process development cGMP compliance

Scientist - Analytical Method Development SMDD Foundry Readiness

Eli Lilly and Company · Posted Nov 3, 2026

Open

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
On-site
Full-time · Associate
$66K–$172K per year
2+ years

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Analytical chemist to develop and optimize analytical methods for small molecule drug substances and synthetic intermediates, supporting process development and GMP transfer.

Compensation

$66,000 - $171,600

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize analytical methods to accurately measure purity, potency, and other critical quality attributes of small molecule drug substances and synthetic intermediates.
Select and implement appropriate analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, MS) to support chemical process development.
Collaborate with synthetic chemists and process engineers to ensure analytical methods are suitable for guiding development activities and can be successfully transferred to GMP laboratories for routine testing and manufacturing support.
Perform laboratory activities with a strong emphasis on safety and technical rigor, while adhering to local policies and procedures.
Identify and apply new scientific concepts, exhibit strong problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated to contribute across multiple projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field

Skills

chromatographic method development chromatography

Director Engineering - Synthetic Molecule Design and Development

Eli Lilly and Company · Posted Nov 3, 2026

Open

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
On-site
Full-time · Manager
$156K–$275K per year
8+ years

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Lead unit operation development and process optimization of synthetic drug candidates to support clinical trials, regulatory submission, and product commercialization.

Compensation

$156,000 - $275,000

Responsibilities

Lead dynamic teams of process chemists, analytical chemists, formulation scientists, and engineers
Design and develop new synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients
Lead cross-disciplinary teams to evaluate and refine manufacturing routes
Provide technical guidance in scale-up and demonstration of new chemical processes
Participate in technology transfer activities to CRO/CMO organizations

Requirements

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field
MS degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field
Nice to have: agrochemicals
Nice to have: nutraceuticals
Nice to have: specialty chemicals

Skills

unit operation design process modeling process equipment selection scale-up methodologies

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Director, CMC Process Chemistry

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Scientist, Process Development

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Manager, Process Development

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Scientist - Analytical Method Development SMDD Foundry Readiness

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Director Engineering - Synthetic Molecule Design and Development

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