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Director II, LNP Platform Technology

at AbbVie

📍 Worcester, MA Unknown Posted March 14, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 12+ years
Education PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical or Bioengineering
Category Science & Research

This role involves leading the development and optimization of lipid nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, focusing on formulation science, analytical characterization, and regulatory compliance.

  • Lead LNP innovation
  • Develop formulations
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with discovery teams
  • Mentor scientists

The technical scope includes lipid nanoparticle design, formulation development (liquid, frozen, lyophilized), analytical characterization, and CMC regulatory processes within biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

The ideal candidate is a senior scientist with a PhD and over 12 years of experience in lipid nanoparticle design, formulation science, and regulatory knowledge, capable of leading innovation in drug delivery platforms.

PhD in ChemistryBiochemistryChemical or Bioengineering12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industryexpertise in LNP design & developmentanalytical characterizationCMC regulatory knowledgedeveloping liquidfrozenlyophilized formulations
experience leading teamsformulation developmentregulatory knowledge in CMC
LNPlipid nanoparticledrug deliveryformulation developmentanalytical characterizationCMCregulatory knowledgebiotechpharmaceuticalteam leadership
LNPLipid Nanoparticledrug delivery systemslipid designformulationnon-viral delivery systemsanalytical characterizationCMC regulatory knowledgeliquid formulationsfrozen formulationslyophilized formulations
leadershipcollaborationinnovationteam managementcommunicationproblem-solving
Industry Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Job Function Lead lipid nanoparticle platform development for drug delivery
Role Subtype LNP Platform Scientist
Tech Domains Lipids, Drug Delivery Systems, Formulation Science, CMC Regulatory Knowledge
Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No
lipid nanoparticleLNPdrug deliveryformulation developmentliquid formulationsfrozen formulationslyophilized formulationsanalytical characterizationCMCregulatory knowledgebiotechpharmaceutical industryteam leadershipinnovationcollaborationbiotechnologynanoparticle designdrug delivery systems

Less than 12 years of industry experience, No PhD in relevant fields, Lack of expertise in lipid nanoparticle design

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