Senior Level Development Chemist Jobs

Senior level development chemist jobs put experienced scientists in charge of formulation strategy, process ownership, and the cross-functional teams that bring new products from bench to commercial scale. Roles are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, and employers like Eisai, Alsym Energy, and Solstice Advanced Materials hiring at this level now.

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Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerEisai
Top cityMalden, MA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Chemist I
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Chemist I
Solstice Advanced Materials
Spokane, Washington
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$71k - $88k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Computational Chemist
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Computational Chemist
Alsym Energy
Malden, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Specialized Engineering
Chemical Engineering
$160k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Lead Chemist
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Lead Chemist
American Battery Technology Company
Reno, Nevada
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$120k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Manager, Patent Information Scientist (Chemist)
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Senior Manager, Patent Information Scientist (Chemist)
Eisai
Cambridge, Massachusetts
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$125k - $164k/yr
Hybrid
Doctoral degree in chemistry
1,001-5,000

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Chemist II
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Chemist II
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
North Haven, Connecticut
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Senior Level Development Chemist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Eisai1 open role
Alsym Energy1 open role
Solstice Advanced Materials1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services

Senior Level Development Chemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level development chemist job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who can own a formulation or process development program end to end, not just execute tasks. Demonstrating a portfolio of products you have taken through scale-up or regulatory submission is a strong differentiator. Leadership experience, whether mentoring junior chemists or steering cross-functional project teams, is expected and should be prominent in your resume and interviews.

Which companies hire senior level development chemists?

Companies hiring senior level development chemists right now include Eisai, Alsym Energy, and Solstice Advanced Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established manufacturers, specialty chemical firms, and consumer products companies with active product pipelines that need experienced scientists to lead development programs.

Are there remote senior level development chemist jobs?

Yes, though lab-dependent roles remain largely on-site. About 25% of senior level development chemist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in regulatory affairs, technical writing, and formulation consulting roles where wet lab access is not required day to day.

What makes a development chemist role senior level?

Senior level development chemist roles are defined by independent ownership of complex projects, deep technical authority in a specific domain such as polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation, or coatings, and a clear expectation to mentor junior staff. These positions involve making consequential decisions about formulation direction, raw material selection, and scale-up strategy rather than following established protocols under close supervision.

Which industries hire the most senior level development chemists?

Senior Level development chemist roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain continuous product development cycles that require experienced chemists to lead formulation innovation, process optimization, and compliance with increasingly complex regulatory requirements.