Juan Martinez is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the Life Sciences, In-vitro Diagnostics, and RNA Therapeutics industries. Currently, he serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Certest Biotec. In this position, he oversees the scientific direction of the Pharma division, focusing on RNA and Oligonucleotides, delivery systems, and therapeutics. His leadership includes spearheading the development of innovative technologies, such as mRNA vaccines, and discovering new ionizable lipids and thermostable LNPs for targeted delivery.
Juan’s academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Zaragoza, where he conducted research on the stability and interaction of the LDL receptor, and a postdoctoral position at the Institute for Biocomputation and Physic of Complex Systems (BIFI).
His work is driven by a passion for understanding the structure, stability, and function of macromolecules, coupled with a strong track record in managing global teams and leading high-impact projects from initial concept through to market launch.
