Aubrey R. Tiernan-Hearn, PhD in

Aubrey R. Tiernan-Hearn, PhD

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Director, CMC Lead at Moderna
📍 Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Aubrey is a leader in the cell and gene therapy field with over 14 years of experience, specializing in mRNA and AAV platforms. She has a Ph. D. from Georgia Institute of Technology and has led CMC and technical development teams at major biotech firms like Moderna and Ultragenyx.

Outside of her direct professional roles, Aubrey is interested in the application of AI in biotechnology, having completed certifications on the topic. She is also a supportive family person, publicly celebrating her husbands professional achievements and assisting in his career networking.

She has an exceptionally broad skill set, ranging from engineering cells for diabetes therapy to developing AAV gene therapies and stem cell processes for oncology.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Director, CMC Lead
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
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AAV Gene Therapy
Her career is centered on AAV, from building analytical discovery teams and developing cell lines to leading CMC strategy for IND filings at firms like Ultragenyx.
CMC Strategy
She has extensive experience leading cross-functional CMC teams for complex gene therapy programs and building standardized roadmaps to IND.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Director, CMC Lead
Moderna
6-2023 - 5-2024
Fellow, Technical Development Team Lead
Moderna
2-2023 - 6-2023
Independent Consultant
BioMatrix360 LLC
3-2021 - 1-2023
CMC Lead
Ultragenyx
11-2020 - 1-2023
Director, Gene Therapy Research
Ultragenyx
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Education
2009 - 2014
PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
2012 - 2014
Certificate Program in Translational Research
Emory University
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