Miltenyi Biotec · 2 hours ago
Associate Director Molecular Biology *PC 305
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expMiltenyi Biotec is seeking a visionary and strategic Associate Director of Molecular Biology to lead the scientific direction and daily operations of a multidisciplinary team advancing novel viral and non-viral vector platforms. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end delivery of gene engineering workflows while fostering talent development and cross-functional collaboration to achieve portfolio milestones.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of scientists in the design, development, and optimization of viral and non-viral vector systems, RNA-based delivery technologies, and advanced gene engineering toolsets that support platform and therapeutic program needs
Drive scientific and technological innovation by implementing directed evolution strategies, improving molecular components, and enhancing workflow efficiency, reproducibility, and scalability
Develop and execute strategic development plans that accelerate maturation of RNA, vector, and genome engineering platforms while ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives
Partner cross functionally with Analytical Development, Process Development and CMC, Manufacturing, Quality, and Translational teams to ensure seamless integration of molecular biology, RNA, and vector engineering workflows
Evaluate emerging technologies in RNA engineering, synthetic biology, directed evolution, and vector innovation, and incorporate high impact approaches into development pipelines
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards across all molecular biology, RNA, and vector engineering R&D activities while effectively communicating scientific progress, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and external collaborators
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field; 10+ years of experience in molecular biology, with a focus on viral and non-viral vector development, Directed evolution, protein engineering
5+ years 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
Balances 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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Markus Weiss
President & CFO Miltenyi Biotec North America
Norbert Henschel
CFO / Managing Director
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