Senior Scientist, Non-Viral Delivery Attribute Sciences

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically curious Senior Scientist, Non-Viral Delivery Attribute Sciences to help shape a growing Attribute Sciences capability and establish the mechanistic understanding that will drive next-generation targeted LNP development. This role brings together cell biology, delivery science, and advanced characterization to define the product attributes and biological mechanisms that govern targeted LNP performance. You will integrate diverse scientific datasets, expand advanced characterization capabilities through emerging technologies, and partner across Research and CMC to translate mechanistic insights into product development and program decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cell biology and functional assay development, scientific curiosity across disciplines, and a passion for turning mechanistic understanding into innovative targeted therapeutics.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Attribute Sciences function by advancing scientific frameworks and characterization capabilities that underpin non-viral delivery product and platform development.
• Develop biologically relevant cellular characterization strategies, including primary and patient-derived cell systems, to understand how product attributes and biological context influence functional performance.
• Lead attribute characterization supporting formulation and process changes, comparability assessments, and technical investigations, partnering with Analytical Development, Process Sciences, and Product Development to understand impacts on product quality and functional performance.
• Develop and implement high-throughput and automated characterization approaches to improve experimental throughput, reproducibility, and scalability.
• In close partnership with Analytical Development, identify and expand internal and external characterization capabilities for targeted LNP drug products, including emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary Research and CMC functions and represent Attribute Sciences on program and CMC teams, providing scientific expertise to inform product development and program decisions.
• Effectively communicate scientific findings and actionable recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and leadership to influence delivery strategy and program decisions.
• Provide scientific mentorship to junior scientists, and contribute to the development of new experimental approaches and technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience
• Or Master’s Degree 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience
• Or Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences 2+ of academic and / or industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; or MS with 5+ years; or BS with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in cell biology or a related biological discipline, with demonstrated experience developing and applying cell-based assays to characterize biological activity and functional performance; experience with primary cells, multiparametric flow cytometry, or other advanced cellular characterization approaches.
• Experience with complex drug products, biologics, nanoparticle delivery systems, or related therapeutic modalities is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience applying analytical, biophysical, and cellular characterization approaches to support mechanistic product understanding and establish attribute–performance relationships is preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput, automated, or scalable experimental approaches is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional research environment.
• Strong scientific communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and mechanistic insights clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences including project teams and senior leadership.