Senior LNP Process Scientist - Gene Therapy & GMP Scale-Up

Chiesi; Firenze; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension

Private medical insurance

Relocation support

Descrizione del lavoro

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is seeking a Senior Process Scientist to drive formulation development, screening, and process optimization for LNP-based gene therapy programs. You will oversee external CROs/CDMOs and internal CMC teams to advance candidates from discovery through clinical development toward launch.

You will shape transfer strategies, ensure GMP manufacturing readiness, manage budgets, review technical documents, and contribute to regulatory sections.

Competenze

• MSc in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of biotech/pharma experience.
• Exposure to gene editing, CGT/ATMPs and LNP delivery systems.
• GMP/regulatory knowledge and CMC development lifecycle.

Mansioni

• Define and lead formulation development plans for LNP platforms, including lipid/excipient screening and process development.
• Oversee external manufacturing activities and tech transfers; select and qualify CROs/CDMOs.
• Provide technical governance for outsourced work; troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement.
• Review technical documents (batch records, SOPs, reports) and contribute to regulatory sections (IND, IMPD, IB).
• Manage project budgets for CROs/CDMOs/consultants and support lifecycle management.
• Contribute to GRD/GRD R&D strategy and cross-functional knowledge sharing.
• Lead root cause investigations and deviation assessments.
• Support critical evaluation of external business development opportunities focused on oligonucleotides.

Conoscenze

Formulation development

Process development

Tech transfer

CRO/CDMO management

Regulatory documentation

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

DoE

CPP/CQA

Formazione

MSc in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is seeking a Senior Process Scientist to drive formulation development, screening, and process optimization for LNP-based gene therapy programs. You will oversee external CROs/CDMOs and internal CMC teams to advance candidates from discovery through clinical development toward launch.

You will shape transfer strategies, ensure GMP manufacturing readiness, manage budgets, review technical documents, and contribute to regulatory sections.