The Director of Research Project Management will lead a group of project managers and PhD investigators to manage the preclinical drug development and IND process of an oncology or inflammation product conducted at CROs. The successful candidate will work with suitable CRO(s), providing oversight of all the responsibilities transferred by the company to CROs and other vendors. The Director of Research Project Management will work closely with other internal functions, eg, chemistry, discovery biology, biologics, DMPK and in vivo pharmacology to ensure the quality and timeline of research done at CROs.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of all the requirements and processes needed to advance drugs through discovery and into development, including: target selection/validation to lead ID & lead optimization; preclinical toxicology; pre-clinical candidate selection; IND/CTA filing; and ultimately toward registration. A demonstrated track record of leading research groups that have moved compounds into the clinic is essential.

The candidate should be energetic and inspirational, with communication skills that enable him/her to be persuasive to a broad and heterogeneous group of stakeholders. The ideal candidate should also have strong capabilities in managing timeline, budget, risk identification and mitigation for research project.

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Term

• Long term. Locate in Beijing.

• ​Salary will depend on experience.

Job description

• Provides scientific perspective and leadership to research projects done at CRO. A primary focus and experience in either oncology research or inflammation/immunology therapeutic areas is preferred.

• Demonstrate strong people management skills, leading by example with a high level of emotional intelligence, and be willing to work collaboratively with other functional groups.

• Works with project teams to set objectives, timeline, deliverables and manage multiple projects. Responsible for data review, analysis, and interpretation from a variety of sources and evaluates the impact on research projects and goals. Provides input into go/no-go decisions for projects.

• Effectively applies and enables state-of-the-art technologies and best practices to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in biology, biochemistry and relevant major is preferred.

• Proven biotech, drug discovery and development process, project management experience is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in Preclinical research, ideally within the small molecule/biologics oncology/inflammation setting.

• Strong organization skills and able to support multiple projects in a timely and organized manner.

• Strong written and communication skills; and an ability to work effectively with a diverse team of co-workers in a dynamic environment.

• Self-motivated, ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment.