Director I, LNP
Director I, LNP
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Job Description
Purpose:
We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with deep expertise in the LNP field to lead our non-viral delivery efforts. This person will report to the Sr Director Head of Genetic Medicine and join the Genetic Medicine leadership team. The successful candidate will lead a group of approximately 10 Scientists and be responsible for delivering a pipeline of mRNA/LNP development candidates in close collaboration with biotherapeutics bioconjugation protein science therapeutic area and development teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead an internal team of experienced scientists and oversee the design optimization and production of mRNA and targeted LNP to support in vitro and in vivo studies.
- Define and implement strategies to develop novel LNP formulations and advance targeted LNP delivery by leveraging internal expertise in lipid chemistry antibody engineering and bioconjugation for in situ mRNA delivery.
- Establish and drive productive collaborations with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and external partners to achieve key milestones.
- Stay up to date on latest development in LNP and other non-viral delivery technologies.
- Dive deeply into science and present scientific findings internally and externally.
- Mentor and coach staff to ensure the team achieve strategic priorities.
Qualifications :
- PhD in biochemistry chemical engineering material science or related field.
- > 10 years postdoc/industry experience focusing on lipid nanoparticle systems for mRNA delivery.
- Strong experience in lipid chemistry formulation development and analytical techniques.
- Deep understanding of conjugation chemistry.
- Experience in mRNA/LNP scale up production and process development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team working in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to meet project deliverables and timelines
- Strong communication and decision making skills.
- Previous experience in targeted LNP for extra hepatic delivery is highly preferred.
Prior experience in leading or co-leading a portfolio project to the stage of candidate selection is highly preferred.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
