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Senior Director, LNP Formulation & Process Development

Flagship Pioneering · Cambridge, MA USA · On-site

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulation & Process Development to lead the company's LNP formulation, process development, and small-scale production organization supporting partner and internal research and preclinical programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience , M.S. with 14+ years , or B.S. with 16+ years
  • Extensive hands-on experience in LNP formulation and process development
  • Deep understanding of LNP composition, formation, purification, characterization, and the relationships between process parameters and product attributes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical programs, interpret data, troubleshoot problems, and establish development strategies
  • Proven experience leading and developing scientific teams and managing multiple concurrent programs and resources
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
More about this role

Mirai Bio is a privately-held, Flagship-founded biotechnology company that is delivering genetic medicines from promise to performance. Mirai was built to solve one of the field’s central challenges: achieving precise, scalable delivery of diverse nucleic acid payloads to specific cells and tissues, particularly beyond the liver. By combining a large and growing proprietary in vivo biodistribution dataset, machine learning-guided lipid nanoparticle optimization, modular targeted particle design, and integrated translation and manufacturing capabilities, Mirai helps partners accelerate development, reduce technical risk, and pursue high-value programs making delivery a strategic advantage. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for defining the future of genetic medicines together.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulation & Process Development to lead the company's LNP formulation, process development, and small-scale production organization supporting partner and internal research and preclinical programs.

The Senior Director will provide scientific and operational leadership across multiple...

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