Principle Scientist LNP Innovation

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The Principle Scientist LNP Innovation role at Lonza AG in Geleen, Netherlands, offers an outstanding opportunity to lead groundbreaking research in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology. As part of our dedicated team, you will be at the forefront of innovative solutions that significantly impact the life sciences industry. Join us as we continue our ambitious growth, driven by our dedication to excellence and collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

• Craft advanced experimental plans, lead their execution, evaluate data, and write and review high-quality reports.
• Lead multi-disciplinary matrix teams on complex projects within your area of scientific expertise, facilitating problem-solving and lessons learned activities.
• Provide strong scientific, technical, and regulatory leadership for individual scientists and lab technicians on complex projects.
• Assess novel technologies both theoretically and experimentally including collaboration with external partners
• Provide solutions to identified risks, issues, and problems, reporting issues promptly.
• Act as a deputy to the team manager when needed, ensuring seamless operations.
• Facilitate improvements to departmental business processes and contribute to the implementation of innovative technologies.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support other activities within the department as needed.
• Proactively approach your continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of scientific advancements.

Key requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (e.g., bioengineering, chemical engineering).
• In-depth knowledge of lipid nanoparticle formulation and downstream processing processes
• Desirable experience in the conjugation of targeting moieties to LNP and their characterization.
• Experience and strong hands-on expertise in encapsulation development for biomolecules, with a preference for experience in mRNA formulation in lipid nanoparticles.
• Expert-level experience in handling, purification, and processing of biomolecules.
• Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques for LNP characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced and fluid environment, adapting to changes in priority and timeline restrictions.

Be part of our world-class team and make a difference in life sciences! Join Lonza AG and help us craft the future with your expertise and ambition.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.