Executive Director - Nucleic Chemistry
- Recruiter
- Barrington James
- Location
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United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 01 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 09 Jul 2022
- Job Title
- Associate Director
- Category
- Scientific and Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
I am exclusively collaborating with an exciting biotech going through a massive phase of development. Focusing on a variety of conditions within regenerative medicine and RNA therapies.
This lead role is an exceptional opportunity to join the company at the start of a high–growth journey for one of the UK s leading RNA therapy spin–offs. This new senior position will encompass the execution of strategic plans to develop the pipeline from discovery through to development.
If you are an expert in bioconjugation and oligonucleotide chemistry and looking for a senior position in a leading organisation, please reach further .
Responsibilities:
Maintain an awareness of key opportunities in the external landscape, across the industry, in addition to competitor approaches to oligonucleotide discovery and development.
Maintain a high scientific profile for the group by encouraging involvement in scientific exchange, publications and presentations.
Lead the efforts in the discovery of novel delivery platforms for efficient cell type specific deliveries of RNA/oligonucleotides using innovative bioconjugation strategies. Conceive and implement scientific strategies for extrahepatic delivery platforms.
Lead and drive chemistry efforts and work effectively with a cross–functional chemistry, biology and development team, to advance the preclinical portfolio. Provide project leadership to guide the oligonucleotide chemistry and bioconjugation strategies for extrahepatic delivery of RNA.
Provide scientific leadership with the design and synthesis of oligonucleotides and oligonucleotide bioconjugates, and analysis of structure–activity relationships.
Manage, mentor, and develop junior talent and be actively involved in the interview and selection process for future hires.
Background:
PhD in synthetic, medicinal, or organic chemistry or similar
Post–doctoral experience focused on nucleic acid chemistry or delivery systems
>5 years industry experience in oligonucleotide discovery and/or delivery projects
Fitness to travel
Demonstrated competence of scientific contributions and research and/or presentations at major meetings
Strong scientific acumen and adaptability to work in a fast–paced, cutting–edge environment
Benefits
Comprehensive salary Long term incentives Relocation package Travel allowance 30+ days holiday
If you are interested in learning more, reach out for an informal, confidential, discussion.
Vincenzo Dessena
Email: vdessena (at)
This lead role is an exceptional opportunity to join the company at the start of a high–growth journey for one of the UK s leading RNA therapy spin–offs. This new senior position will encompass the execution of strategic plans to develop the pipeline from discovery through to development.
If you are an expert in bioconjugation and oligonucleotide chemistry and looking for a senior position in a leading organisation, please reach further .
Responsibilities:
Maintain an awareness of key opportunities in the external landscape, across the industry, in addition to competitor approaches to oligonucleotide discovery and development.
Maintain a high scientific profile for the group by encouraging involvement in scientific exchange, publications and presentations.
Lead the efforts in the discovery of novel delivery platforms for efficient cell type specific deliveries of RNA/oligonucleotides using innovative bioconjugation strategies. Conceive and implement scientific strategies for extrahepatic delivery platforms.
Lead and drive chemistry efforts and work effectively with a cross–functional chemistry, biology and development team, to advance the preclinical portfolio. Provide project leadership to guide the oligonucleotide chemistry and bioconjugation strategies for extrahepatic delivery of RNA.
Provide scientific leadership with the design and synthesis of oligonucleotides and oligonucleotide bioconjugates, and analysis of structure–activity relationships.
Manage, mentor, and develop junior talent and be actively involved in the interview and selection process for future hires.
Background:
PhD in synthetic, medicinal, or organic chemistry or similar
Post–doctoral experience focused on nucleic acid chemistry or delivery systems
>5 years industry experience in oligonucleotide discovery and/or delivery projects
Fitness to travel
Demonstrated competence of scientific contributions and research and/or presentations at major meetings
Strong scientific acumen and adaptability to work in a fast–paced, cutting–edge environment
Benefits
Comprehensive salary Long term incentives Relocation package Travel allowance 30+ days holiday
If you are interested in learning more, reach out for an informal, confidential, discussion.
Vincenzo Dessena
Email: vdessena (at)