Wuxi AppTec Job Openings in May 2016

May 21, 2016

Wuxi AppTec Job Openings in Nanjing and Suzhou

If interested, please contact

Julia S. Nüesch, SPHR

Senior Director, Human Resources

China Business Units International

WuXi AppTec Sales, LLC.

 

Julia.Nuesch@wuxiapptec.com


Position: Director / Sr. Director     Department: DMPK   Report to: DMPK Head

Location: Nanjing     On-board date: ASAP

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

1.     Enforcing relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and mandatory industrial standards. Executing related policies of the company's management system. Safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the company.

2.     Assisting making the budget, tracking progress, evaluation of results, and performance appraisal, and business developing.

3.     Taking charge of staff training. Ensuring all staff meet the work requirements

4.     With delegated authorities, managing matters among customers, suppliers, business partners, internal HR, administrative departments

5.  Coordinating the business between different departments. Cooperating closely with the DMPK site head and execute decisions. Assist in organizing and hosting client on-site visit and audit, and participate company’s BD and marketing events as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Ph.D. or equivalent degree with 8-10 years' or MS with 10-15 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience in the field of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics.  Training in oversea universities and/or experience in oversea pharmaceuticals and biotech companies are preferred.

2.  In depth knowledge on DMPK with extensive hands-on experience on common ADME assays, PK analysis, simulation and modeling. Capable to identify and solve DMPK issues independently.  Experience on application of low energy (3H, 14C, etc.) radio-labeling technology in drug metabolism is a must.

3.  Familiar with early discovery strategies and/or late stage development process. Experience with FDA/CFDA IND filing is a plus.

4.   Able to work independently and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of medicinal chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, bioanalysts and toxicologists.

5.  Strong leadership experience with successful track record of management skills. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written in English and Chinese).  Previous experience in business development in drug discovery and pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

 

 

Position: Director or above    Department: DMPK   Report to: DMPK Head

Location: Suzhou     On-board date: ASAP

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

1.     Lead large animal PK function through expertise in the designing, implementation, and in-depth analysis/interpretation of preclinical DMPK studies within DMPK business unit. Supervising scientific and technology development, strategic planning, and resources support, etc.. Participate in DMPK leadership Board representing large animal PK and contribute to the strategic discussion for DMPK.

2.     Overseeing client accounts (including problem-solving, timeline management, program advancement, milestone achievement, and partner interactions) and support of multiple programs on behalf of partner collaborations. Insuring close collaboration, interactions, and integration with other internal and external functional and business units (e.g. chemistry, biology, toxicology, etc.)

3.      Enforcing relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and mandatory industrial standards. Executing related policies of the company's management system. Safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the company.

4.   Sponsorship in internal recruiting and training, mentoring subordinates as well as promoting employees to full career development potential.  Guide direct reports for objective setting, middle-year and year end performance reviewing. 

REQUIREMENTS:

 1.   Ph.D. or MS with at least 5-10 years pharmaceutical / biotech industrial or academic experience in the Large Animal, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic fields. A good understanding of drug discovery and development paradigm is required. Knowledge of regulations and new drug approval process is a plus.

 2.   In-depth knowledge and expertise in PK study designing, formulation, data interpretation and trouble-shooting in discovery and development phases. Highly customer-oriented and problem-solving mentality. Good experience and skills in handling unexpected or extraordinary situation. He/she has excellent implementation and execution capability and can work against the agreed timeline and requirements.

3.   Strong leadership experience with successful track record of management skills. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written in English and Chinese). A team-player is a must. 


Position: Assistant / Associate Director     Department: DMPK   Report to: DMPK Head

Location: Suzhou     On-board date: ASAP

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

1.     Enforcing relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and mandatory industrial standards. Executing related policies of the company's management system. Safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the company.

2.     Assisting making the budget, tracking progress, evaluation of results, and performance appraisal, and business developing.

3.     Taking charge of staff training. Ensuring all staff meet the work requirements

4.     With delegated authorities, managing matters among customers, suppliers, business partners, internal HR, administrative departments

5.   Coordinating the business between different departments. Cooperating closely with the DMPK site head and execute decisions. Assist in organizing and hosting client on-site visit and audit, and participate company’s BD and marketing events as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Ph.D. or equivalent degree with 8-10 years' or MS with 10-15 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience in the field of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics.  Training in oversea universities and/or experience in oversea pharmaceuticals and biotech companies are preferred.

2.  In depth knowledge on DMPK with extensive hands-on experience on common ADME assays, PK analysis, simulation and modeling. Capable to identify and solve DMPK issues independently.  Experience on application of low energy (3H, 14C, etc.) radio-labeling technology in drug metabolism is a must.

3.  Familiar with early discovery strategies and/or late stage development process. Experience with FDA/CFDA IND filing is a plus.

4.   Able to work independently and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of medicinal chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, bioanalysts and toxicologists.

5.  Strong leadership experience with successful track record of management skills. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written in English and Chinese).  Previous experience in business development in drug discovery and pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

 

Position: Assistant / Associate Director     Department: DMPK   Report to: Met ID Head

Location: Suzhou     On-board date: ASAP

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

1.     Biological sample (plasma, bile, urine, feces, plant, tissue) processing

2.     Profile biological samples using HPLC

3.     Conduct in vitro and in vivo metabolism studies. 

4.     Conduct LC-MS/MS analysis and interpretation. 

5.     Identification of drug metabolites using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, NMR, and other analytical methodologies. 

6.     Elucidation of metabolic pathways. 

7.     Prepares scientific reports that document the analytical results and interpretation for the identification of drug metabolites.

 

8.     Collaborate with other scientists in a team to support metabolism studies. 

REQUIREMENTS:

1.     A Ph.D. degree in organic or analytical chemistry, natural product chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or related is required.

2.     5 years’ experience in the area of DMPK.

3.     Knowledge of LC/MS application in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.

4.   Good oral and written communication skills. 

 

Position: Associate Director / Director     Department: Bioanalysis (Immunology)   Report to: Excecutive Director of Bioanalytical Services

Location: Suzhou     On-board date: ASAP

Position Summary:

·  Responsible for large molecule bioanalysis in support of pre-clinical studies. Communicate with clients, evaluate business opportunities and participate discussions with clients on large molecule bioanalysis strategy including method development, transfer, validation and sample analysis.

·  Lead the method development and validation of immunochemistry assays (ELISA and flow cytometry based) used for TK, immunogenicity and biomarker studies. Ensure scientific integrity and GLP compliance.

· Manage the operation of Immunology Laboratory and staff

· Plan and provide immunology related training to staff as required

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

·  Accountable for all business and operational aspects pertaining to pre-clinical large molecule bioanalysis. Actively participle client visits, teleconferences to discuss client projects. Prepare proposals on bioanalysis method development, transfer, validation or sample analysis.

·  Serve as the expert in immunoassay development for both ELISA and flow cytometry based assays to ensure method transfer and new method development for supported projects

·  As laboratory director, ensure that (1) basic operation tasks are clearly defined, 2staff assignment are appropriate for their level and capability, (3) assignments are completed within the timelines, (4) study personnel understand clearly their responsibilities and acknowledge relevant standard operating procedures (5) contingency plan is in place for unforeseen events that affects timeline and deliverables and the impact of any deviations from the study protocol and/or standard operating procedures on the quality and integrity of the study is assessed and recorded, and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, (6) Communicate effectively with the quality assurance personnel and deal with their findings during the conduct of the study

Communicate effectively with other departments/function areas. Set priority for the lab and allocate appropriate human resources/work schedule to ensure timely delivery.

Plan and provide regular trainings to staff to ensure adequate training is provided to staff to execute the required work assignments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PhD degree or equivalent in biology, immunology or related fields with 4-8 years of work experience, or equivalent trainings/experience acquired through work in the fields 

Hands-on experience in designing/conducting/monitoring large molecule bioanalysis studies

Experience in immunology techniques including knowledge of ELISA, ECL Assay, immunochemistry and flow cytometry

Experience in managing GLP laboratory and studies.

Staff management experience of immunology functions

Fluent oral and written English skills. Oversea education and working experience highly preferred.