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Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex is seeking a lab-based Process Development Engineering Senior Scientific Associate to support process development, including raw material evaluation, for the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) program. This role will work within the process development team to understand material requirements and supply considerations, support translating those needs into scientifically sound study plans, and execute cell-culture and bioreactor differentiation studies that assess material suitability, performance, and process impact.
The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on cell-culture and bioreactor skills with careful study execution, rigorous documentation, and an interest in understanding the biological function of raw materials during differentiation. The role will generate data that informs raw-material selection, process optimization, process characterization, and the development of robust, reproducible manufacturing processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with T1D process-development teams and cross-functional stakeholders to understand raw-material needs across programs, stages of development, and differentiation processes.
- Translate program and material needs into clear study objectives, experimental plans, acceptance criteria, and executable laboratory workflows.
- Plan and execute raw-material evaluation studies, including supplier, grade, lot, concentration, handling, storage, and replacement assessments, as appropriate to the study question.
- Perform mammalian and stem cell culture using strong aseptic technique, with particular emphasis on differentiation workflows relevant to T1D cell-therapy processes.
- Execute bench-scale and Ambr differentiation studies, including equipment setup, inoculation, media preparation and exchange, feeding or perfusion operations, sampling, harvest, and sample handling.
- Assess the impact of raw materials on cell growth, viability, differentiation performance, phenotype, process consistency, and other relevant process or product-quality attributes.
- Develop an understanding of the biological function and potential mechanism of action of raw materials used during differentiation, and connect material attributes to observed process outcomes.
- Contribute to process optimization and characterization studies by identifying critical sources of variability, evaluating process-material interactions, and supporting definition of appropriate operating ranges and controls.
- Coordinate closely with analytical partners to define sample plans, ensure timely sample processing, and integrate analytical results with process observations.
- Analyze and summarize study data, identify trends or unexpected outcomes, and communicate conclusions and recommended next steps to multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate, traceable, and contemporaneous study records, material records, data files, and technical documentation in accordance with data-integrity expectations.
- Contribute to protocols, study plans, technical reports, presentations, and other documentation supporting development decisions and knowledge transfer.
- Operate, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot cell-culture, bioreactor, perfusion, liquid-handling, cell-counting, and associated laboratory equipment.
- Establish, follow, and improve standard procedures and study workflows to support safe, consistent, and reproducible execution. May participate in weekend work rotations, as required to support cell-culture and bioreactor operations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture; pluripotent stem cell culture and directed differentiation experience are highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of bench-scale bioreactor operation and process-development workflows; experience with ambr250, perfusion systems, or comparable platforms is preferred.
- Ability to translate a program need or material question into a structured, fit-for-purpose study design and reliable laboratory execution plan.
- Interest in learning the biological role of media components, supplements, proteins, small molecules, matrices, enzymes, and other raw materials used during differentiation.
- Understanding of raw-material variability and how supplier, grade, lot, composition, storage, preparation, or handling can affect cell-culture and differentiation outcomes.
- Fine attention to detail, particularly for material identity, lot traceability, preparation calculations, timing, sampling, and execution of multistep differentiation protocols.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret multivariable study data and connect process observations with biological and analytical readouts.
- Experience contributing to process optimization, characterization, comparability, or robustness studies is preferred.
- Strong technical documentation, data-recording, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across process development, engineering, analytical, research, materials, and program teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Ability to prioritize time-sensitive activities while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, scientific rigor, and data integrity.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific or engineering discipline is required.
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant experience should include mammalian cell culture and aseptic laboratory practices. Stem cell differentiation, bioreactor operation, raw-material evaluation, and process-development experience are preferred.
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$73,900 - $110,900Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Onsite
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex is seeking a lab-based Process Development Engineering Senior Scientific Associate to support process development, including raw material evaluation, for the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) program. This role will work within the process development team to understand material requirements and supply considerations, support translating those needs into scientifically sound study plans, and execute cell-culture and bioreactor differentiation studies that assess material suitability, performance, and process impact.
The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on cell-culture and bioreactor skills with careful study execution, rigorous documentation, and an interest in understanding the biological function of raw materials during differentiation. The role will generate data that informs raw-material selection, process optimization, process characterization, and the development of robust, reproducible manufacturing processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with T1D process-development teams and cross-functional stakeholders to understand raw-material needs across programs, stages of development, and differentiation processes.
- Translate program and material needs into clear study objectives, experimental plans, acceptance criteria, and executable laboratory workflows.
- Plan and execute raw-material evaluation studies, including supplier, grade, lot, concentration, handling, storage, and replacement assessments, as appropriate to the study question.
- Perform mammalian and stem cell culture using strong aseptic technique, with particular emphasis on differentiation workflows relevant to T1D cell-therapy processes.
- Execute bench-scale and Ambr differentiation studies, including equipment setup, inoculation, media preparation and exchange, feeding or perfusion operations, sampling, harvest, and sample handling.
- Assess the impact of raw materials on cell growth, viability, differentiation performance, phenotype, process consistency, and other relevant process or product-quality attributes.
- Develop an understanding of the biological function and potential mechanism of action of raw materials used during differentiation, and connect material attributes to observed process outcomes.
- Contribute to process optimization and characterization studies by identifying critical sources of variability, evaluating process-material interactions, and supporting definition of appropriate operating ranges and controls.
- Coordinate closely with analytical partners to define sample plans, ensure timely sample processing, and integrate analytical results with process observations.
- Analyze and summarize study data, identify trends or unexpected outcomes, and communicate conclusions and recommended next steps to multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate, traceable, and contemporaneous study records, material records, data files, and technical documentation in accordance with data-integrity expectations.
- Contribute to protocols, study plans, technical reports, presentations, and other documentation supporting development decisions and knowledge transfer.
- Operate, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot cell-culture, bioreactor, perfusion, liquid-handling, cell-counting, and associated laboratory equipment.
- Establish, follow, and improve standard procedures and study workflows to support safe, consistent, and reproducible execution. May participate in weekend work rotations, as required to support cell-culture and bioreactor operations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture; pluripotent stem cell culture and directed differentiation experience are highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of bench-scale bioreactor operation and process-development workflows; experience with ambr250, perfusion systems, or comparable platforms is preferred.
- Ability to translate a program need or material question into a structured, fit-for-purpose study design and reliable laboratory execution plan.
- Interest in learning the biological role of media components, supplements, proteins, small molecules, matrices, enzymes, and other raw materials used during differentiation.
- Understanding of raw-material variability and how supplier, grade, lot, composition, storage, preparation, or handling can affect cell-culture and differentiation outcomes.
- Fine attention to detail, particularly for material identity, lot traceability, preparation calculations, timing, sampling, and execution of multistep differentiation protocols.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret multivariable study data and connect process observations with biological and analytical readouts.
- Experience contributing to process optimization, characterization, comparability, or robustness studies is preferred.
- Strong technical documentation, data-recording, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across process development, engineering, analytical, research, materials, and program teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Ability to prioritize time-sensitive activities while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, scientific rigor, and data integrity.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific or engineering discipline is required.
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant experience should include mammalian cell culture and aseptic laboratory practices. Stem cell differentiation, bioreactor operation, raw-material evaluation, and process-development experience are preferred.
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$73,900 - $110,900Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Onsite
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related science
- Experience designing and executing process development experiments from bench to pilot scale
- Proficiency with Design of Experiments methodologies and statistical analysis tools
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and experience working in regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and quality
- Familiarity with process analytical technology and continuous improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma
Tips for Your Process Development Manager Job Search
Quantify scale-up and yield wins
Hiring managers want numbers. Replace vague phrases like 'improved process efficiency' with specific outcomes: cycle time reduced, yield percentage gained, or cost per batch cut. Process development managers who can point to measurable results at pilot or commercial scale move to interviews faster.
Highlight tech transfer experience explicitly
Many postings screen for candidates who have moved a process from R&D into manufacturing. If you've led or supported tech transfers, call that out in a dedicated bullet, not buried in a job summary. Reviewers scan for it and miss it when it's hidden.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume to the stage of development
Early-stage biotech roles prize flexibility and hands-on bench work, while large-scale manufacturers want compliance rigor and validation experience. Read the job description for cues about where the company sits on that spectrum and reframe your experience to match before applying.
Prepare a process narrative for interviews
Interviewers for process development manager roles almost always ask you to walk through a development project end to end. Practice a two-minute version covering the problem, your approach, the data you used to make decisions, and the outcome. Vague storytelling here is a common disqualifier.
Negotiate scope, not just title
When an offer arrives, clarify what the role actually owns: budget authority, headcount, and whether you manage a team or lead cross-functional projects without direct reports. These distinctions affect your day-to-day authority and your next career move, so ask before accepting.
Process Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process development managers?
The companies hiring the most process development managers right now include Tesla, Texas Instruments, and Amgen, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies consistently make up the largest portion of active postings.
How many process development manager jobs are remote?
About 19% of process development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly lab- or plant-based by nature. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include data-heavy process modeling, documentation, and regulatory writing responsibilities rather than hands-on scale-up work.
How do you become a process development manager?
Start by building hands-on lab or process engineering experience in a relevant industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or food manufacturing. Progress through individual contributor roles where you lead experiments, own scale-up projects, and develop cross-functional relationships. Taking on informal team leadership, mentoring junior scientists, and completing a process improvement project end to end positions you well for a first management role.
Can you get a process development manager job with limited experience?
It's possible but competitive. Employers typically want candidates who have already owned a development project through at least one major phase transition. If you're earlier in your career, focus on roles titled process development scientist or engineer first, volunteer to lead a cross-functional initiative, and build a portfolio of outcomes you can speak to concretely before targeting manager-level postings.
What does the process development manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR covers background and logistics. A technical interview with R&D or engineering leadership digs into your process knowledge, experimental design, and scale-up decisions. A panel or loop round typically involves peers from quality, manufacturing, and regulatory. Final rounds often include a presentation where you walk through a past development project in detail.
Where can I find and apply to process development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to process development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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