How to hire a process development director

How to hire a process development director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step process development director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a process development director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new process development director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The process development director hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A process development director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, process development directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents process development director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Process Development Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Process Development Director	Training and development managers plan, direct, and coordinate programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of an organization’s employees. They also oversee a staff of training and development specialists.	$51-101
   Educational Manager	An educational manager is responsible for organizing educational strategies and managing learning resources, following the standard curriculum and guidelines. They coordinate with instructors and other educational institutions to develop teaching practices and adjust curriculum objectives as needed... Show more	$21-62
   HSE Manager	A health, safety, and environmental (HSE) manager is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing a company's health and safety programs. Their responsibilities typically revolve around coordinating with different departments to gather data, assessing existing programs and policies to identify areas needing improvement, implementing solutions on issues and concerns, developing strategies to execute programs, and creating new safety policies as necessary... Show more	$28-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Process Improvement
   • GMP
   • Sigma
   • Oversight
   • Process Optimization
   • Product Development
   • R
   • AAMI
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • CMC
   • Process Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage electronics, software and mechanical engineers responsible for the development of the electromechanical system and disposable treatment catheters.
   • Provide regulatory submissions for FDA, CMC section.
   • Write and maintain unit policies per AORN and AAMI standards.
   • Set up a new QC lab and library of standard products.
   • Develop and conduct team building exercises to improve relations between the SPD departments and nursing.
   • Develop process flow charts and trending database to analyze the efficiency of operations and streamline SPD departmental processes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your process development director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A process development director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, process development directors' average salary in hawaii is 40% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level process development directors 50% less than senior-level process development directors.
   • Certifications. A process development director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a process development director's salary.

   Average process development director salary

   $150,883yearly

   $72.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level process development director salary

   $107,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average process development director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$177,452	$85
   2	California	$166,806	$80
   3	North Carolina	$162,724	$78
   4	Washington	$160,777	$77
   5	Massachusetts	$153,455	$74
   6	Oregon	$153,354	$74
   7	Florida	$147,272	$71
   8	Illinois	$145,874	$70
   9	Colorado	$145,545	$70
   10	Michigan	$145,422	$70
   11	New York	$144,909	$70
   12	Texas	$144,514	$69
   13	Maryland	$141,934	$68
   14	Indiana	$136,331	$66
   15	South Carolina	$134,035	$64
   16	Nevada	$133,629	$64
   17	Ohio	$132,241	$64

   Average process development director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Appalachian Regional Healthcare	$208,416	$100.20
   2	Mile Bluff Medical Center	$202,968	$97.58
   3	Kaiser Permanente	$197,332	$94.87	2
   4	PVH	$195,214	$93.85	1
   5	Nike	$182,062	$87.53	2
   6	Genentech	$180,422	$86.74	14
   7	Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	$177,073	$85.13
   8	meZocliq	$175,939	$84.59
   9	Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$174,451	$83.87	37
   10	Estée Lauder	$173,125	$83.23	11
   11	Fred Hutch	$172,360	$82.87
   12	Alorica	$167,721	$80.64
   13	Stanford University	$167,674	$80.61	2
   14	ASTRA	$166,282	$79.94
   15	Luminar Technologies	$166,050	$79.83
   16	Ultra Clean Technology	$165,676	$79.65
   17	Sutro Biopharma	$165,017	$79.34
   18	Sana Biotechnology	$164,908	$79.28
   19	Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation	$164,633	$79.15	7
   20	Kallyope	$164,555	$79.11

4. Writing a process development director job description

   A job description for a process development director role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a process development director job description:

   Process development director job description example

   Sterile Processing is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the medical sterilization processes for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), including the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage, maintenance, and handling of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment used in BSWH operating rooms, hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory care facilities. Develops and implements sterile processing policies, procedures, and practices for assigned area of responsibility with a focus on sterilization standards, quality assurance, and process efficiencies. Ensures proper sanitation and decontamination protocols are followed according to all applicable laws, regulations, and BSWH standards. Develops and delivers education and training on regulatory requirements, technical and safety procedures, and BSWH sterilization standards. Monitors inventory and usage levels to ensure adequate inventory of sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment are available to meet BSWH patient care needs.
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
   
   1. Responsible for directing all aspects of sterile processing services in region or assigned area of responsibility.
   2. Develops and implements plans, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the sterile processing can meet BSWH patient care needs and business objectives.
   3. Directs sterile processing staff to ensure daily operations, work methods, and performance standards for preparing and handling sterile instruments and supplies meet or exceed patient care requirements of the assigned area of BSWH hospitals and clinics.
   4. Monitors compliance regarding sterilization methods in accordance with standards set forth by all applicable regulatory requirements, including the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
   5. Identifies and addresses issues affecting services and implements continuously improvement and solutions.
   6. Collaborates with Perioperative, Nursing, and Patient Safety teams to analyze and address trends and issues regarding patient care and safety, potentially due to sterilization or disinfection processes.
   7. Evaluates and selects prospective vendors, prepares proposals, manages their contract cost and performance.
   8. Oversees the quality control process and documentation of department sterilizer system use and maintenance.
   9. Ensures adequate record keeping of sterilization indicators, biological reports, and training procedures.
   10. Prepares timely and accurate financial, statistical, and tracking reports and interpretation as required.
   
   KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
   
   1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business, related field, or equivalent experience.
   2. 3+ years of experience in central sterile or operating room processing. 5+ years preferred.
   3. 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
   4. Experience in a large, acute-care hospital or hospital system preferred.
   5. Demonstrated knowledge of central sterile instrument processing concepts, practices, and procedures.
   6. Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other sterile processing certifications preferred.
   
   BENEFITS
   
   Our competitive benefits package includes the following
   - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
   - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
   - Tuition Reimbursement
   - PTO accrual beginning Day 1
   Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
   QUALIFICATIONS \t EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification \t EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right process development director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your process development director job on Zippia to find and recruit process development director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting process development directors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new process development director

   Once you've decided on a perfect process development director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new process development director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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