Miltenyi Biotec · 4 hours ago
Associate Director, Experimental Process Development *PC 1519
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expMiltenyi Biotec is seeking a visionary and strategic Associate Director of Experimental Process Development to spearhead the establishment of a robust lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform for therapeutic delivery. This role involves leading a team to drive innovation and develop scalable manufacturing processes for both viral and non-viral modalities.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of scientists in the design and optimization of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platforms, while advancing upstream and downstream processes for viral vectors including lentivirus and AAV
Drive scientific and technological innovation to improve LNP formulation, encapsulation efficiency, stability, scalability, and to enhance viral vector productivity, purity, and robustness
Develop and execute strategic process-development plans that accelerate LNP platform maturation and support integrated viral vector development in alignment with organizational objectives
Partner cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and other Bioindustry teams to ensure seamless integration of LNP and viral vector workflows
Evaluate emerging technologies in nanoparticle engineering, nucleic acid delivery, and viral vector production, and incorporate high-impact approaches into development pipelines
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards across all LNP and viral vector R&D activities
Present scientific findings, program updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and external collaborators
Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the platform development organization
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or master's degree in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field and 10+ years of experience in bioprocess development, with a focus on viral vectors and/or LNPs
Proven leadership experience managing scientific teams and cross-functional projects
Strong understanding of GMP principles, tech transfer, and regulatory expectations
Demonstrated ability to translate scientific innovation into scalable processes
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to generate and implement new ideas that push the boundaries of current technologies
Capable of setting long-term vision and aligning team efforts with business objectives
Skilled in building partnerships across departments and sites
Balance creativity with operational discipline to deliver results
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) plan
Additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions
Company
Miltenyi Biotec
Design, development, manufacture, integration of products empowering the advancement of biomedical research and enable cell and gene therapy
Founded in 1989Bergisch Gladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Markus Weiss
President & CFO Miltenyi Biotec North America
Norbert Henschel
CFO / Managing Director
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