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Actalent

Senior Process Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$106K - $138K/yr

You will lead process development for flip chip assembly and thermo-compression bonding, support 2 ... values direct impact and ownership. The typical schedule runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00/5:30 PM, with ...

Winchester Interconnect

Process Engineer

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$150K/yr

Process Engineer Job ID: US001139-5668 Location: San Marcos, CA (On-site) Department: Engineering ... Business Development & Operations Support: Provide direct technical support to business development ...

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How much do director process development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director process development in Poway, CA is $84,495.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,300.00 and $99,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of process development do?

A Director of Process Development is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of processes within an organization, typically in manufacturing, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries. They lead teams to develop efficient, cost-effective, and scalable processes for producing products or delivering services. This role often involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Director also collaborates with R&D, quality, and production departments to bring new products from concept to commercial scale.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of process development?

To thrive as a Director of Process Development, you need deep expertise in process engineering, project management, and a strong background in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with process modeling software, statistical analysis tools, and industry-specific quality standards such as GMP or Six Sigma certifications is typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are essential for driving efficient process innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading teams toward operational excellence.

How does a director of process development typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

As a Director of Process Development, you will regularly work alongside R&D, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure new processes are scalable, compliant, and align with business goals. This collaboration often involves leading cross-departmental meetings, aligning on project milestones, and troubleshooting process bottlenecks together. Strong communication and leadership skills are crucial, as you’ll be responsible for integrating feedback, managing diverse perspectives, and ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and within budget.

What is the difference between Director Process Development vs Process Engineer?

AspectDirector Process DevelopmentProcess Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering or related field, often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, team leadership, cross-department collaborationHands-on process design, optimization, and troubleshooting
Industry UsageCommonly used in biotech, pharma, and manufacturing industriesUsed across similar industries for process development and improvement

The main difference is that the Director Process Development oversees strategic process initiatives and manages teams, while the Process Engineer focuses on executing process improvements and technical tasks. The director role involves higher-level planning and leadership, whereas the engineer role is more hands-on and technical.

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Scientific Director, Pharmaceutical Development Analytics

San Diego, CA • On-site

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
The Scientific Director, Pharmaceutical Development Analytics is a senior technical individual contributor and portfolio-level quantitative expert responsible for advancing data-driven drug product development across the CMC lifecycle. Embedded within Manufacturing, Science & Technology (MSAT), this role applies advanced statistics, experimental design, quantitative modeling, and mechanistic understanding to strengthen formulation and process development, process characterization, control strategies, and regulatory submissions.
The Scientific Director partners across Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory CMC, Commercial Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to transform complex development and manufacturing data into actionable scientific insights that improve product performance, process robustness, and regulatory defensibility.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Scientific & Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the portfolio-level statistical and quantitative sciences expert supporting drug product development from post-Proof of Concept through commercialization
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple CMC programs to strengthen process understanding, lifecycle knowledge management, and data-driven decision making
  • Mentor scientists and promote best practices in statistical thinking, experimental design, and quantitative analysis

Development Analytics & Modeling
  • Design and apply advanced statistical methods, including Design of Experiments (DoE), multivariate analysis, response surface modeling, and process variability analysis
  • Integrate development, analytical, and manufacturing data to identify critical material attributes (CMAs), critical process parameters (CPPs), process sensitivities, and design space
  • Translate complex datasets into scientifically sound recommendations that improve formulation performance, manufacturability, and product quality

Formulation & Process Development
  • Partner with Pharmaceutical Development scientists to optimize formulations and manufacturing processes using data-driven and mechanistic approaches
  • Support process characterization, scale-up, robustness assessments, risk analyses, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations
  • Guide development of robust control strategies by linking material attributes, process parameters, and product performance

Regulatory & Lifecycle Support
  • Serve as the quantitative lead supporting CMC regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, NDA, BLA, MAA) and lifecycle management activities
  • Ensure statistical methodologies align with regulatory expectations and ICH guidelines (Q8, Q9, Q10, Q14)
  • Support regulatory responses by providing clear, scientifically defensible interpretation of CMC data

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 12+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience OR
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of similar experience noted above OR
  • PhD in in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of similar experience noted above
  • Extensive previous managerial experiences also required
  • Demonstrated expertise in DoE, multivariate analysis, process characterization, statistical modeling, and data visualization
  • Working knowledge of solid oral dosage formulation and manufacturing processes (e.g., granulation, blending, compression, coating); hands-on development experience preferred
  • Experience supporting late-stage development and global regulatory submissions
  • Proficiency with JMP, R, Python, or comparable statistical software
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and technical influencing skills

#LI-LS1
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $163,400.00-$223,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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