Director, In Vivo Pharmacology

Overview

HD Biosciences, a WuXi AppTec company is searching for a Director- In Vivo Pharmacology to manage team and project operations. The candidate must provide leadership, scientific, and operational support for a diversified research staff. This role requires experience and an established track record in working with multi-functional teams outside their reporting structure and presenting research strategies and results. Along with scientific strength, the successful candidate must have a proven track record of instilling teamwork and operational excellence while successfully executing against objectives. This key position will report directly to the head of In Vivo Pharmacology Department.

Responsibilities

• Leads multifunctional teams in the In Vivo Pharmacology Department.• Develops animal models for the evaluation of anti-disease therapies.• Responsible for the evaluation of various test articles in rodent PD, explored TOX, and anti-disease efficacy studies.• Schedules studies, reviews protocols, data and reports• Establishes scientific standards and new initiatives.• Writes and reviews SOPs.• Provides scientific leadership by proactively advising, sharing knowledge and expert opinions across functions and with senior management.• Responsible for the daily management of supervisory and non-supervisory staff to include hiring, training, mentoring, managing performance, ensuring department and company policy compliance, and time management.• Anticipates scientific barriers, and proactively develops strategies to ensure successful drug evaluation.• Applies his/her experience and expertise in preclinical development of new disease models to guide study design. • Participates in drafting quotations.• Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and communication of research results with high-quality standards. • Interfaces with pharma partners, academic collaborators, and partner CROs.• Provides operational support for In Vivo Pharmacology Department. • Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.• Performs job-specific tasks in compliance with applicable regulations, international standards, WuXi AppTec policies, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• PhD with training in oncology, metabolic disease, immune/autoimmune or highly related field and at least 10 years of related academic or industry work experience.• 5 years of experience in managing scientists and technicians and leading team research activities• AALAC certification and/or prior experience with IACUC standards is highly desirable

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Listens and understands other points of view; ability to effectively articulate vision and persuade key stakeholders across the organization.• Ability to be able to read, write, and understand English and Mandarin.• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.• Proficient in Microsoft Office.• Ability to travel for business as required.• Maybe required to work Holidays and weekends.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability