Christian J. Maine, Ph.D.
About Christian J. Maine, Ph.D.
Christian J. Maine, Ph.D., serves as the Compound Development Team Lead for Immuno-oncology Assets at Replicate Bioscience, Inc. He has extensive experience in immunology and oncology, with a strong publication record and a history of leadership in various pharmaceutical and biotech collaborations.
Current Role at Replicate Bioscience
Christian J. Maine, Ph.D. serves as the Compound Development Team Lead for Immuno-oncology assets at Replicate Bioscience, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development of innovative therapeutic strategies aimed at enhancing immune responses against cancer. His leadership focuses on integrating scientific research with practical applications to advance the company's objectives in immuno-oncology.
Previous Experience in Immunology and Oncology
Prior to his current position, Christian J. Maine held several significant roles in the field of immunology and oncology. He worked as a Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer, where he specialized in cancer vaccines and immunotherapeutics from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Research Project Lead for RNA Vaccines at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes a role as an Oncology Vaccines Lead at Synthetic Genomics and as a Scientist in Immuno-oncology at Fate Therapeutics Inc.
Academic Background and Education
Christian J. Maine completed his Ph.D. in Immunology at Imperial College London from 2006 to 2010. He also earned an MSc. in Immunology from the same institution from 2005 to 2006. Earlier, he obtained a BSc. in Biochemistry from Imperial College London from 2002 to 2005. His academic training laid a strong foundation for his subsequent research and professional endeavors in immunology and oncology.
Research and Publications
Christian J. Maine has a robust publication record in the fields of tumor immunotherapy and autoimmunity. His research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of immune responses in cancer treatment. He has effectively led matrixed research teams and managed successful internal product development programs, showcasing his ability to drive scientific innovation.
Collaboration and Project Management
Throughout his career, Christian J. Maine has managed multiple collaborations across pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic sectors. His proven record in planning, leading, and developing projects with a high degree of success highlights his expertise in project management and collaborative research. His leadership skills have facilitated the advancement of various immuno-oncology initiatives.