Director-Gene Therapy Drug Discovery Biologist (Boston) Job at Solid Biosciences, Boston, MA

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  • Solid Biosciences
  • Boston, MA

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Director-Gene Therapy Drug Discovery Biologist

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Job Title

Director Gene Therapy Drug Discovery Biologist

Reports To (title)

Senior Director, Molecular Therapeutics-Scientific Lead

Solid Summary

Solid Biosciences is a life science company focused on advancing a portfolio of neuromuscular and cardiac programs, including SGT-003, a differentiated gene therapy candidate for the treatment of Duchenne, SGT-401, a gene therapy program for the treatment of BAG3 mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, SGT-212, a gene therapy program for the treatment of Friedreichs Ataxia, and additional assets for the treatment of fatal cardiac diseases. Solid aims to be the center of excellence across a given disease spectrum bringing together those with expertise in science, technology, disease management, and care. Patient-focused and founded by those directly impacted, Solids mandate is to improve the daily lives of patients living with these devastating diseases.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD scientist to join the Molecular Therapeutics team to select our lead therapeutics. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background in human iPSC biology, in vivo biodistribution studies (small and large animal), protein science, molecular biology, and quantitative imaging techniques.

Key Duties & Accountabilities

  • Contribute to both the inception and selection of AAV libraries
  • Optimize in vitro and in vivo models to select lead therapeutics for translation to humans
  • Lead a scientific team to quantitatively compare VG, mRNA, and protein levels
  • Detailed understanding of antibody and FISH imaging techniques to quantify biodistribution and expression levels
  • Collaborate within the MTx Department and across the R&D organization to incorporate selected therapies into the Discovery & Translational Development pipeline
  • Manage projects with outside partners from inception to completion
  • Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders through presentations, patents, publications, and scientific conferences

Core Competencies Required

  • Strong track record in experimental design, molecular genetics and cellular biology, statistics, protein science, and imaging
  • Leadership experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company focusing on biologics drug discovery
  • Proficiency in computing include Geneious, Endnote, BLAST, Ensembl, NCBI, Uniprot, UCSC, GTEx, Microsoft, PRISM statistics program, Benchling
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Knowledge: Education, Experience, & Skills:

PhD in physiology/pharmacology, Post-Doctorate in vector biology preferred, with >3 years industry experience leading laboratory scientists

Travel Commitment

Solid Biosciences, Charlestown, MA

Role Location

(HQ, Hybrid, Remote, NC, etc.)

HQ

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Other

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