"Method development" refers to the process of creating or improving a systematic approach or technique to solve a problem or achieve a specific goal. Full definition
Solid background in analytical methods development and process validation, analytical method transfers and cleaning validation activities. (members.climber.com)
As for the future, I am sure that there will always be a need, and room for, investigations for which some dedicated method development is needed. (sciencemag.org)
Scientists in our group combine methods development, data generation and analysis with hypothesis generation and experimental testing to obtain insights into biological mechanisms of disease. (embl.de)