(Senior) Director, Peptide Drug Delivery- Permanent - Lexington, MA
Proclinical Staffing is seeking a (Senior) Director, Peptide Drug Delivery to join an innovative biotech. This is a permanent role located in Lexington, MA.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will oversee all aspects of discovery, bioconjugation, biochemistry and characterization of peptide-based therapeutics for delivery across the Blood-Brain Barrier.
Skills & Requirements:
PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a related field with at least 10 years of industry experience
Demonstrated leadership and management experience with a track record of leading teams and projects to successful endpoints and commercialization
Experience with bioconjugation of enzymes and oligonucleotides
Deep experience with peptide and protein chemistry with emphasis on optimization of in vivo properties
Experience in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics
Experience in CNS delivery strongly preferred
Ability to build and maintain collaborations with industry and academic partners
Expertise in intellectual property protection and expansion
Familiarity with in vitro and/or in vivo screening methods
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
The (Senior) Director, Peptide Drug Delivery will:
Leverage vast knowledge in peptide chemistry, oligonucleotide chemistry and conjugation chemistry to discover, engineer or improve performance of existing and future compounds
Manage a high-performance group of scientists and researchers
Manage and lead projects in a matrixed environment
Ability to mentor, retain and recruit top talent
Provide strategic direction and leadership in all areas of chemical biology
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Danielle Bahnasy at (+1)646-868-5142 or d.bahnasy@proclinical.com.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.