Senior Director, Delivery

Sail Biomedicines is seeking a Senior Director, Delivery to advance its targeted nanoparticle delivery platform, with a focus on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technologies for cell-specific delivery of RNA therapeutics. The role will lead delivery innovation from early discovery through preclinical development, enabling robust, scalable, and translatable delivery solutions across Sail's pipeline.

Requirements

• PhD or MD in drug delivery, chemical engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience
• Deep expertise in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) systems, including formulation development, lipid chemistry, and in vitro/in vivo evaluation of delivery performance
• Demonstrated experience in targeted delivery approaches, including ligand conjugation, receptor-mediated targeting, and nanoparticle surface engineering
• Strong understanding of nucleic acid delivery challenges, including biodistribution, cellular uptake, endosomal escape, and immunogenicity
• Experience advancing delivery technologies toward IND-enabling studies or clinical translation
• Proven track record of advancing delivery technologies from discovery through preclinical development
• Experience building and leading multidisciplinary scientific teams in a fast-paced biotech environment
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining deeply connected to scientific detail and execution
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience working across chemistry, biology, process development, and translational teams

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan