Syed Ali
BioPharma R&D | Biotech | Preclinical Pharmacology | Bioanalytics | Mentor
- Role
- Principal Scientist at Moderna
- Location
- Medford, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Syed Ali
Accomplished and results-driven pharmacologist and bioanalytical scientist with over 15 years of cross-disciplinary experience in drug discovery, preclinical development, and translational research within both academic and industry settings. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex bioanalytical programs supporting IND-enabling studies, with a strong publication record of 15 peer-reviewed articles and 26+ national conference presentations. Proven track record in CRO management, assay development, and cross-functional team leadership to advance mRNA, ASO, and small molecule therapeutics. A subject-matter expert in iPSC-based disease modeling using dopaminergic neurons and retinal ganglion organoids, with hands-on experience in molecular biology, pharmacology, and cellular bioassays. Innovator behind a patented compound that secured over $5M in NIH funding. Adept at driving scientific strategy, building collaborative partnerships, and mentoring high-performing teams—having supervised up to 14 researchers. Recipient of 15 national and institutional awards, underscoring consistent scientific impact and leadership. Seeking to leverage scientific and operational excellence in a Principal Scientist or Associate Director role to drive pipeline innovation and translational success. I am on LinkedIn to make new connection, networking, and strengthening collaboration.
Experience
Principal Scientist
Sep 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Education
Queens College
BA, Chemistry
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Dhaka
Coursework at pharmaceutical science, Pharmacy
Long Island University
Pharmaceutical Science
Skills
- Electrophysiology
- Software
- Uv/Vis
- Assay Development
- Life Sciences
- Laboratory
- Mass Spectrometry
- Science
- Biochemistry
- Biostatistics
- Nanoparticles
- High Throughput Screening
- Pharmacology
- Cell Culture
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Research
- Protein Purification
- Molecular Modeling
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Synthesis
- Data Analysis
- Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
- Computer Software
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
- Neuroscience
- Western Blotting
- Pcr
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Hplc
- Peptide Synthesis
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