Associate Director Target Biology

Overview:

HD Biosciences Inc. a WuXi AppTec company, offers biology-focused preclinical drug discovery services to biotech and pharmaceuticals. We offer our clients comprehensive service platforms around target validation, plate-based pharmacology, hit identification and lead discovery, in vivo pharmacology, as well as other research and development services.

The Associate Director should haved deep and broad expertise in in vitro biology, disease relevant in vitro models to support from early target validation to SAR exploration, and cell science including cell line engineering, and iPSC. The Associated Director will lead a team at the San Diego site to provide scientific services and solutions to our customers’ drug discovery research needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and leads in vitro Biology scientific team to execute a variety of scientific projects to ensure successful execution of projects and best quality services.
• Builds and grows a high-performance in vitro Biology team, provide effective mentorship and performance management.
• Assists senior leader in delivery of financial and productivity goals.
• Provides scientific direction and strategy to identify and implement emerging key technologies to expand service capabilities and fulfill customer needs in cutting-edge drug discoveries.
• Coordinates efforts and facilitates communication to ensure alignment between different units and our customers.
• Provides support and participates in business development activities to promote services and engage new customers.
• Ensures operation compliance of EHS rules and government regulations for all members of the in vitro Biology team Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist in other departments.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Molecular biology, Cell biology or related field with a minimum of 6-10 years of Biotech/Pharmaceutical/CRO working experience.
• Experienced with leading and managing teams.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated broad expertise in various in vitro biology areas.
• Expertise with cellular models with human PBMC and whole blood for autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases research.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in target discovery, oncology and immunology.
• Familiarity with genome editing using CRISPR for cell engineering and extensive experience in iPSC & ESC research.
• Knowledge of in vitro pharmacology including assay development, validation and compound screening.
• Experienced with managing team(s) to include junior scientists and research associates. Demonstrated ability to guide groups through team change and growth.
• Strong communication skills with collaborators and clients, and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Ability to work effectively in team settings, build collaborative relationships with customers, managements, and peers from diverse background
• Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals (List specific Chemicals)
• Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
• Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
• Inside/outside working conditions

Anticipated base pay range: $152,000 - 182,000

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.