Senior Scientist, LNP Formulations

Company description

Serif Biomedicine is a privately held early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases. It was founded by Flagship Pioneering an innovation enterprise that conceives creates resources and grows first-in-category life sciences companies.

Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological industrial and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability. These companies include Moderna (MRNA) Syros Pharmaceuticals (SYRS) Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB) Generate Biomedicines Tessera Tx Evelo Biosciences (EVLO) and Indigo Agriculture.

The role

We are seeking a highly experienced Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulation Senior Scientist to lead the design execution and interpretation of advanced Design of Experiments (DOE) strategies to drive innovation in next-generation LNP formulations. This role will play a central role in shaping formulation and delivery strategies for nucleic acid therapeutics within a dynamic and collaborative research environment.

The successful candidate will not only develop optimize and characterize LNP systems but also lead the design and establishment of a high-throughput LNP screening platform spanning in vitro systems and small and large animal models. This includes defining experimental frameworks selecting and implementing appropriate assays and building scalable workflows to accelerate candidate evaluation and selection.

As a senior scientific contributor this individual will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence influence cross-functional program direction and identify innovative solutions to advance platform capabilities. The role also includes mentoring junior scientists and contributing to the broader scientific strategy through internal leadership and external scientific engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the development optimization and implementation of a high-throughput LNP screening platform across small and large animal models including experimental design assay selection and data analysis pipelines.
• Independently define scientific strategies and experimental roadmaps aligned with program goals.
• Serve as a scientific lead for one or more programs influencing cross-functional decisions across biology formulation and translational teams.
• Identify technical gaps and proactively propose innovative solutions to improve platform capabilities and throughput.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to building a strong collaborative scientific culture.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners; contribute to publications patents and regulatory documentation.
• Stay at the forefront of LNP delivery technologies and emerging screening methodologies integrating new approaches where appropriate.

Professional experience and qualifications

• PhD or MS in Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemical Engineering Materials Science or a related field and 5 years of industry experience
• Proven track record of independently leading research projects and delivering impactful results.
• Demonstrated experience in nanoparticle/LNP design screening and in vivo evaluation preferably including large animal models.
• Experience in developing or scaling high-throughput screening platforms is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of experimental design statistics and data interpretation.
• Evidence of scientific leadership (e.g. mentoring leading collaborations publications patents).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with LNP formulations including formulation development and optimization

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of LNP formulation innovation
• Collaborative science-driven culture with high impact research
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

ABOUT FLAGSHIP PIONEERING

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000 Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanity most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19 curing intractable diseases improving human health preempting illness and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE Change the World list an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company annual list of the World Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship Flagship we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The salary range for this role is $126000 - $181500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. FL87 currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL87s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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