CareerPlan

Senior Scientific Lead, Early Development – Topical Nucleic Acid Therapy m/f/d

Heidelberg, Baden-WürttembergFull-time2026-10-20

Core

Develop nucleic acid-based technologies from early research towards candidates for topical dermatology, specifically for epidermolysis bullosa (EB), translating formulations into functional assays and pre-clinical models.

Role type

Senior Scientific Lead, Early Development (Topical Nucleic Acid Therapy)

Builds

Proof-of-concept candidates for topical gene therapies

Domain

Dermatology / Nucleic Acid Therapeutics

Required skills

Nucleic acid therapeutics expertise, siRNA/ASO/mRNA technology, nucleic-acid delivery systems, nanoparticle-based drug delivery (LNPs), early development project management, external partner management (CROs)

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

LNPs, siRNA, ASO, mRNA

Responsibilities

Develop nucleic acid-based technologies from early research towards candidates, translate early technologies into functional and cell-based assays, design and interpret pre-clinical models and studies, manage external research organizations and CROs, define development strategy and present results to management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC