About LenioBio
Our vision is to unlock the full potential of ALiCE® and accelerate access to innovative protein-based medicines by reducing development timelines, lowering production costs, and expanding manufacturing possibilities worldwide.
We are on an exciting journey and are looking for curious, passionate, and entrepreneurial individuals who want to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited about breakthrough science, solving complex challenges, and helping build the future of biomanufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join LenioBio?
- Work on cutting-edge biotechnology with real-world impact.
- Join a growing and ambitious team where your ideas matter.
- Take ownership and help shape the future direction of the company.
- Collaborate with talented scientists, innovators, and industry experts.
- Contribute to a mission that has the potential to improve healthcare globally.
About This Job
Location: Aachen, Germany
Department: Research & Development
Reporting to: Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
What Your Responsibilities Are
- Lead complex protein expression programs with particular focus on membrane proteins and other difficult-to-express targets.
- Define scientific strategy and experimental priorities together with the CSO.
- Drive execution of R&D projects and critical milestones.
- Develop and optimize protein expression, purification and characterization workflows.
- Act as a technical expert in customer-facing programs and collaborations.
- Mentor and develop scientists across the R&D organization.
- Support innovation and future development of ALiCE® and related platform technologies.
- Navigate opportunities and challenges and think beyond your discipline.
- Champion a collaborative, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset where curiosity, ownership, and teamwork drive success.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Scientific Expertise
- PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Science, Structural Biology, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Recognized subject matter expert in membrane proteins with a proven track record in advancing membrane protein production, purification, and characterization workflows.
- Extensive experience overcoming challenges related to protein folding, solubilization, extraction, stabilization, detergent screening, and functional characterization of membrane proteins.
- Deep expertise in recombinant protein expression and protein biochemistry.
- Experience with cell-free protein expression technologies and systems strongly preferred.
- Experience with plant-based expression systems highly desirable.
- Experience with ALiCE® or related plant-derived cell-free platforms considered a major advantage.
Leadership & Project Management
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary scientific teams and developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to influence, align, and inspire stakeholders across functions, regardless of reporting lines.
- Ability to translate scientific complexity into clear recommendations and strategic decisions.
Mindset & Ways of Working
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and motivated by solving complex scientific challenges.
- Comfortable operating and making decisions in a dynamic, and resource-conscious environment where priorities can evolve quickly.
- Collaborative team player who can work effectively both independently and cross-functionally.
- High-energy and low-ego person. Adaptable, resilient, and proactive, with a hands-on approach to achieving results.
- Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and scientific writing skills.
Additional Requirements
- Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken. German language skills are a plus.
- Willingness to work primarily on-site close to our laboratories in Aachen. We believe innovation thrives through collaboration and therefore envisage a regular on-site presence, ideally five days per week and no less than three days per week.
You'll be successful in this role if you...
- Love solving difficult scientific challenges and turning ideas into tangible outcomes.
- Enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on scientific execution.
- Thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments where initiative and ownership are valued.
- Are excited by the opportunity to shape not only projects, but also the future direction of a growing biotech company.
- Want your work to contribute directly to making innovative medicines more accessible around the world.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time position in Aachen, Germany.
- The opportunity to shape the future of biomanufacturing. Join a pioneering biotech company that is transforming protein production and helping accelerate access to innovative medicines worldwide.
- A high-impact role with real ownership. Your scientific expertise, ideas, and decisions will directly influence our technology, projects, and company growth.
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where innovation is encouraged, initiative is valued, and bureaucracy is kept to a minimum.
- The chance to work alongside a diverse, international, and highly talented team united by a shared passion for scientific excellence and innovation.
- Professional and personal growth opportunities in a fast-paced organization, with the possibility to broaden your responsibilities and develop your career as the company grows.
- A competitive compensation package that recognizes your expertise, contribution, and impact.
- A culture built on collaboration, trust, and continuous learning, where open communication and constructive feedback are encouraged at every level.
Contact us
We look forward to receiving your application and learning how your expertise can contribute to the future of protein expression at LenioBio.
Apply now and become part of the LenioBio team:
Please click on "Apply" and upload your documents or send us an e-mail to careers@leniobio.com.
About us
At LenioBio, we're not just a biotechnology company—we're pioneers on a mission to revolutionize how complex proteins are produced, enabling faster, more efficient drug discovery and manufacturing. Our groundbreaking ALiCE technology is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in protein engineering, enabling the rapid, scalable, and efficient production of complex proteins that are at the forefront of medical innovation. Divided between our headquarters Düsseldorf, Germany, with our innovation hub in Aachen, we’re a dynamic and innovative team committed to pushing the boundaries of science and making a tangible impact on healthcare.
As we’re focused on expanding ALiCE’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the biopharmaceutical industry, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey. At LenioBio, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. Join us and be a part of something truly groundbreaking.
Lead Scientist R&D (m/f/x) – Protein Expression Technologies in Aachen Arbeitgeber: LenioBio
LenioBio ist ein herausragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, an der Spitze der biotechnologischen Innovation zu arbeiten und einen echten Einfluss auf die Gesundheitsversorgung zu haben. In einem dynamischen und unternehmerischen Umfeld fördern wir Kreativität und Eigenverantwortung, während wir gleichzeitig eine Kultur des kontinuierlichen Lernens und der Zusammenarbeit pflegen. Unsere Mitarbeiter profitieren von umfangreichen Wachstums- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten sowie von einem wettbewerbsfähigen Vergütungspaket, das ihre Expertise und ihren Beitrag anerkennt.
