DIRECTOR - Formulation development

As a Director of Formulation Development for WuXi PharmaTech Co., Ltd’s facility in Shanghai, China you will lead multiple groups of formulators working on different types of solid and liquid oral dosage forms.  In addition, you will plan and monitor projects, prepare project reports and interface with clients.     

The qualified Formulation Director candidate will be an accomplished and innovative individual with a Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutics along with at least six years of hands on working experience after obtaining Ph. D. degree and/or at least 3 years of experience in Project Management or a Masters degree in Pharmaceutics with at least eight to ten years hands on working experience with at least 3 years experience in Project Management.  

You must have a demonstrated record of accomplishments in the formulation development of solid and liquid oral dosage forms from initial phase to scale up for technical transfers.  Problem solving ability and adept handling of formulation teams is required. Additional experience with other dosage forms and experience of working across cultures is a plus.  Job is located in Shanghai, China. 

Lab Head / Director - Biochemistry & Cell Biology

As a Lab Head / Director in our Biochemistry and Cell Biology lab, you will lead a group of in vitro biologists, working on primary screening, secondary/functional studies, and mechanism of action and biomarker research to support small molecule drug discovery programs.   

Your responsibilities will include working with multidisciplinary teams to provide biology supports to drug discovery programs.  You will supervise lab scientists and design experimental approaches, define scientific models and processes, conduct exploratory activities, and analyze and interpret results.  In addition, you will develop various primary screening assays and secondary cell-based assays and prepare reports and present data at meetings.  You will keep current scientifically and technically in your area of expertise field and train lab associates.The qualified candidate will have a PhD in Biochemistry or related field with overseas industrial or academic post-doctoral experience.  The ability to speak, write and give presentations in English is required.  Overseas industrial discovery biology experience is preferred.  Job is located in Shanghai,China.

DIRECTOR - PREFormulation development

As Director of Preformulation Development for WuXi PharmaTech Co., Ltd’s facility in Shanghai, China you will lead multiple groups of preformulators working on different types of activities as support  for development of  solid and liquid oral dosage forms. You would also interact closely with the Process Chemistry group  for supporting them on activities pertaining to salt form selection and polymorphism. In addition, you will plan and monitor projects, prepare project reports and interface with clients.     

The qualified Preformulation Director candidate will be an accomplished and innovative individual with a Ph.D. degree in Physical Chemistry / Physical Pharmacy along with at least six years of hands on working experience (after obtaining Ph. D. degree) and/or at least 3 years of experience in Project Management or a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry with at least eight to ten years hands on working experience with at least 3 years experience in Project Management. 

You must have a demonstrated record of accomplishments in the preformulation activities of solid and liquid oral dosage forms.  Problem solving ability and adept handling of preformulation teams is required.  In addition, working across cultures is a plus.  Job is located in Shanghai, China. 

Director - Ion Channel Lab

As the Director of the Ion Channel Lab, you will manage the lab using state-of-the-art automated electrophysiology platform(s) in our newly established safety and discovery biology lab.  This is an excellent opportunity to apply new technologies to drug discovery, to communicate with key scientists from the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, and to contribute to the common success of a new unit in a very dynamic working environment.  

Major responsibilities will include:  Establishing a cutting-edge electrophysiology lab with both automated and manual technologies, managing and developing a group of electrophysiologists for both automated and manual patch clamp platforms, independently designing, performing, and troubleshooting various ion channel recordings, overseeing manual patch clamp experiments as needed, initiating and fostering collaboration with fellow scientists for novel assay development and for technical trouble shooting, communicating effectively with external collaborating scientists in a multi-disciplinary team environment for data interpretation and project progress and keeping current in ion channel drug discovery.

The qualified candidate will have a PhD degree with postdoc experience in Electrophysiology or a related field and at least two years of extensive laboratory hands-on experience with various types of electrophysiology technique and a good publication record.  You should also have strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to be independent in recording and troubleshooting in electrophysiology, ability to generate study reports in English and the ability to present in fluent verbal and written English and good interpersonal skills and be a team player.    Job is located in Shanghai, China.

VICE PRESIDENT - CHEMISTRY

As a Vice President of Chemistry for WuXi PharmaTech Co., Ltd’s facility in Shanghai, China will lead company-wide activities in template design and syntheses. You will be responsible for diversity screening library design and preparation business at WuXi. You will be responsible for budget management and client relationship development and future contract expansion in template and screening library business. You will also be responsible for manuscripts, patent applications, and posters preparation for public disclosure. Job is located in Shanghai, China. 

The qualified candidate should be an accomplished and innovative individual with a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry along with at least twelve years of working experience and at least 8 years of experience in project management. In-depth experience in drug-like template design (> 5 years) and in library syntheses (> 200) along with an outstanding publication record (> 50 including patent applications and journal articles) and great problem solving ability are must-have quality. Job is located in Shanghai, China.

Biologics - Principal Scientist / Director

As Principal Scientist / Director of Biologics, you will be involved in a team effort in planning and building up the company’s biologics portfolio at our Shanghai facility. You will also be involved in leading and implementing our partners’ biologic drug discovery projects involving protein, vaccine and siRNA.

Your responsibilities will include participating in setting up the company’s biologic capability and capacity, playing a leading role in the implementation and working with multidisciplinary teams to provide supports to biologic drug discovery programs.  In addition, you will design experimental approaches, define scientific models and processes, conduct exploratory activities, and analyze and interpret the results.  You will also supervise and train lab scientists and prepare reports and present data at meetings.

The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D in Immunology or Cell Biology with related postdoc experience.  You should have working experience involving biologics and be familiar with the research and development process for biologic products.  Good presentation and writing skills in English are required. Overseas industrial discovery biology experience is preferred.  This position is located in Shanghai, China. 

DIABETES DISEASE - PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST / DIRECTOR

As the Principal Scientist / Director of Diabetes Disease, you will lead a group of biologists, working in a multidisciplinary team, involving medicinal chemistry, in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, safety pharmacology/toxicology, and DMPK.  Your team will work closely with key scientists from the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies on cutting-edge drug discovery projects in the area of diabetic and metabolic diseases.

Your responsibilities will include working with multidisciplinary teams to provide biology supports to drug discovery programs, designing experimental approaches, defining scientific models and processes, conducting exploratory activities, and analyzing and interpreting the results.  You will also develop various biological assays and provide follow-up strategies.  In addition, you will supervise and train lab scientists and prepare reports and present data at meetings.

The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field with postdoc experience preferably in the area of diabetic or metabolic disease.  Good presentation and writing skills in English are required.  Overseas industrial discovery biology experience is preferred.  This position is located in Shanghai, China. 

In Vitro Toxicology - Principal Scientist / Director

As a Principal Scientist / Director for the In Vitro Toxicology group, you will lead a group in designing and executing in vitro toxicology assays for drug discovery projects and provide early warning for lead compounds with potential liabilities.  Your team will closely interact with key scientists from the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies on cutting-edge drug discovery projects.

Your responsibilities will include validating in vitro toxicology assays addressing genotoxicity and organ-based toxicity issues from early stage compounds and providing early signs for potential liabilities.  You will also work with multidisciplinary teams to provide in vitro toxicology support to drug discovery programs, conduct exploratory activities, and analyze and interpret the results.  In addition, you will supervise and train lab scientists and prepare reports and present data at meetings.

The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field with postdoc experience including working experience on toxicology assays and/or cell-based assays.  Good presentation and writing skills in English are required.  Overseas industrial discovery biology experience is preferred.  This position is located in Shanghai, China. 

IN VIVO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY - PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

 As a Principal Scientist for In Vivo Electrophysiology, you will lead a group of scientists in setting up and running a facility to perform cardiosafety assessment of drug candidates, in order to support the drug discovery effort and to meet the regulatory requirements for drug safety to the cardiovascular system.

Responsibilities include interacting with teams on both discovery and regulatory sides, and designing and performing in vivo cardiosafety assessment experiments to move drug discovery and development projects.  In addition, you will provide help in resolving cardiosafety issues of drug candidates at various stages and develop and adopt ex vivo and in vivo models for cardiosafety assessment.  You will also supervise and train lab scientists and prepare reports and present data at meetings. This position is located in Shanghai, China. 

As the QA Director or Associate Director for our Quality Assurance Department you will be responsible for managing a team of QA and compliance professionals in the development, implementation, and maintenance of QA systems in support of our safety assessment facility.  You will work in a fast-paced QA department within a CRO environment.  This position is located at our Suzhou site which is located in a state-of-the-art facility at the Wu Zhong Science and Technology Park.

 Your responsibilities will include directing and overseeing the QA Department.  In addition, you will be creating, revising, or approving SOPs and documents as necessary and designing, conducting and implementing QA audits to assure adherence to company SOP, and any applicable regulatory requirements.  You will also execute, maintain, and improve training program for new and existing employees including orientation, GLP training, and awareness of regulatory and quality policies / procedures and industry compliance topics.  Ensure system operates effectively to manage change control, OOS’s, complaints, CAPAs and deviations and assess non-compliant findings and ensuring appropriate actions are agreed and effectively followed up – implementation and management of CAPA system.  Participate in hosting QA inspections from existing or potential clients and regulatory agencies, e.g. FDA, OECD, SFDA.  Collaborate with Corporate Compliance for Corporate Compliance Inspections and lead quality input on contracts and being the primary contact for quality agreement negotiation.  Perform protocol, data, draft report audits and audits of final reports and inspect in-life phases and facilities as required for compliance with GLPs, SOPs, and/or government regulations.  Reports in writing to the Testing Facility Management and the Study Director all findings from the audits and inspections conducted and develop and manage QA budget with regard to personnel, administering budget and planning for future resource needs.  Maintain adequate staffing levels in the QA Department; identify need for additional personnel, interview, select and train qualified candidates and conduct performance appraisals for all salaried employees in the QA Department.