Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a state-of-the-art oligonucleotide synthesis facility, managing both capital and consumables budgets efficiently.
• Lead and guide a team of scientists specializing in oligonucleotide synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides at millimole scale t o deliver on our growing siRNA portfolio
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality siRNA products for both in vitro screening and in vivo evaluation within drug candidate pipelines.
• Collaborate with discovery xRNA existing oligonucleotide synthesis teams in Basel as well as in Cambridge
• Provide technical leadership to the scale-up team in the synthesis of oligonucleotides, optimize methodologies and processes to improve efficiencies
• Collaborate with synthetic chemists and project teams to scale up new siRNA chemistries that address critical scientific challenges and facilitate their seamless transition into development.
• Document and effectively communicate results and scientific insights to internal and external stakeholders through patent applications and scientific publications.
• Mentor and support team members by sharing technical expertise and hands-on experience within the work environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills and solution orientated mindset

Qualifications and Requirements

• A PhD in synthetic chemistry focused on oligonucleotides. 2-3 years experience in the industry setting
• Proven practical experience in oligonucleotide solid phase synthesis and downstream processing with an expertise in a mid/large scale oligo synthesis and in process development.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience developing scientific teams.
• Capacity to promote and implement innovative ideas within a global team context.
• Strong independent problem-solving skills.
• Proven collaborative attitude
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities effectively while maintaining focus where necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

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