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Principal Scientist, Oligonucleotide (PMO, ASO) Development

Dyne Therapeutics

Principal Scientist leading chemical synthesis strategy for PMO and modified ASO oligonucleotide payloads at a neuromuscular disease-focused biotech. The role encompasses process development, analytical characterization, CDMO management, and regulatory strategy from preclinical through GMP manufacturing for IND-enabling studies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead chemical synthesis strategy and execution for PMO and modified ASO molecules internally and with CDMOs
  • Oversee preclinical process development, analytical development, and GMP manufacturing for IND-enabling studies
  • Serve as primary technical lead for external CDMO partners and drive aggressive development timelines
  • Develop CMC strategies and contribute to global regulatory filings including IND and IMPD submissions
  • Ensure manufacturing processes are scalable, robust, and cost-effective while supporting bioconjugation platform optimization

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in oligonucleotide chemical synthesis and process development
  • Demonstrated expertise managing external CDMOs and manufacturing partnerships
  • Strong background in analytical development and GMP manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of CMC strategy and regulatory filings (IND, IMPD, similar)
  • Experience with PMO and/or modified ASO platform development or scale-up
  • Leadership experience in matrix-driven environments with cross-functional teams
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