Director of Chemistry Innovation

4 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Moderna Therapeutics Full time
About the Role

Moderna is seeking a seasoned chemist to lead our Discovery Chemistry group. As a Director-level chemist, you will be responsible for driving the design and synthesis of novel LNP components and oligonucleotides, impacting multiple research projects across various therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership to drive the design and optimization of novel LNP components and synthetic mRNA components
  • Direct functions/teams, programs, and research strategy towards overall departmental goals
  • Lead medicinal chemistry efforts directed at the discovery of novel components of delivery vehicles for nucleic acid-based payloads
  • Solve complex scientific challenges within an emerging and increasingly competitive field of drug discovery
  • Manage, mentor, and coach a team of chemistry colleagues
  • Work within cross-functional teams to evaluate and optimize the efficiency and safety of our delivery technologies
  • Design in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate novel designs; analyze, collate, and communicate data to the team and to senior leadership
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project management, intellectual property, and regulatory teams, to achieve project goals
  • Effectively communicate scientific findings, progress updates, and project strategies to senior management and external stakeholders
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry and minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with a demonstrable history of intellectual leadership in drug discovery, with a track record of patents, peer-reviewed publications, and project achievements
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, collaborate across disciplines, and lead interdisciplinary activities to deliver project milestones
  • Demonstrated strong synthetic chemistry expertise and proficiency in analytical techniques
  • Team-oriented, execution-focused, and highly motivated, with a strong work ethic
  • Experience in nucleotide and lipid chemistry is preferred
About Moderna

Moderna is a leading mRNA technology platform company that is committed to changing the future of medicine. We are a team of innovators, scientists, and engineers who are passionate about developing new treatments and vaccines that can make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences are essential to our success and are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all.



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