Senior Scientist - Enhanced Lung
United Therapeutics Corporation
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (Silver Spring, MD)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee gene delivery strategies (AAV, lentiviral, adenoviral, mRNA/LNP, or other platforms) in lung tissue models and EVLP systems
- Optimize transduction efficiency, durability of expression, and safety profiles
- Support preclinical large-animal studies, including experimental design and data analysis
- Develop and validate molecular and functional assays (qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, multiplex assays, etc.)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with device, manufacturing, analytical, and regulatory teams
- Contribute to IND-enabling studies and regulatory documentation
- Mentor junior scientists and research associates
- Contribute to publications/patent submissions and other publication development (protocols, abstracts, posters, etc.)
- Present data internally and externally
- Assist with EVLP
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in molecular biology, gene therapy, virology, biomedical engineering, or related field
- 8+ years related biotech/pharma industry experience with a Master’s, or 5+ years with a PhD
- Experience with viral vector systems (AAV, LVV, AdV) or non-viral gene delivery platforms
- Strong data analysis and experimental design skills; strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced translational environment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to mentor and motivate team members; highly self-motivated
- Ability to organize and present data
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in molecular biology, gene therapy, virology, biomedical engineering, or related field
- Experience with lung biology, transplant models, or EVLP
- Industry experience
- Experience working with human tissue
Benefits:
- Eligible employees may participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits suite (medical/dental/vision/prescription, wellness, 401k/ESPP, paid time off & paid parental leave, disability, etc.)
Compensation:
- Salary range: $127,500–$170,000 per year
Location:
- Silver Spring, MD
- Plan and oversee gene delivery strategies (AAV, lentiviral, adenoviral, mRNA/LNP, or other platforms) in lung tissue models and EVLP systems
- Optimize transduction efficiency, durability of expression, and safety profiles
- Support preclinical large-animal studies, including experimental design and data analysis
- Develop and validate molecular and functional assays (qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, multiplex assays, etc.)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with device, manufacturing, analytical, and regulatory teams
- Contribute to IND-enabling studies and regulatory documentation
- Mentor junior scientists and research associates
- Contribute to publications/patent submissions and other publication development (protocols, abstracts, posters, etc.)
- Present data internally and externally
- Assist with EVLP
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in molecular biology, gene therapy, virology, biomedical engineering, or related field
- 8+ years related biotech/pharma industry experience with a Master’s, or 5+ years with a PhD
- Experience with viral vector systems (AAV, LVV, AdV) or non-viral gene delivery platforms
- Strong data analysis and experimental design skills; strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced translational environment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to mentor and motivate team members; highly self-motivated
- Ability to organize and present data
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in molecular biology, gene therapy, virology, biomedical engineering, or related field
- Experience with lung biology, transplant models, or EVLP
- Industry experience
- Experience working with human tissue
Benefits:
- Eligible employees may participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits suite (medical/dental/vision/prescription, wellness, 401k/ESPP, paid time off & paid parental leave, disability, etc.)
Compensation:
- Salary range: $127,500–$170,000 per year
Location:
- Silver Spring, MD