Job Description

Position Objective

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in drug R&D scientific intelligence. This position is responsible for fundamental scientific analysis across a wide range of diseases and generating a variety of reports and presentations with concrete insights to support scientific assessment and due diligence on emerging technologies and innovations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Write formal reports and prepare presentation materials, such as project evaluation reports, project progress update reports, due diligence reports, data summary presentation, project update presentation etc.Collect and summarize preclinical and clinical data from various sources for comprehensive landscape mapping for indication, drug target, and new modalities / technologiesAnalyze scientific literatures on disease and target MOA and related preclinical and clinical data, generate insights on unmet medical needs, critical challenges, emerging development trends, key benchmarks for new drug development, etc.Conduct primary research due diligence on indications / targets / technologies of interest, conduct deep dive comparisons on current and emerging treatment options, and identify pipelines to be prioritized as benchmarks, and write comprehensive research reports.Monitor scientific and industry progress and update the reports with newly emerging insights periodically.Participate in external project evaluation, collect and analyze information on specific topics related to project of interest to support evaluation, and responding to special due diligence request.

Key Requirement

Education and background: Ph.D. in Biology or Pharmacology, scientific background in neuroscience or metabolic diseases preferred

Work experience: 1-3 years of work experience in market research or competitive intelligence of pharmaceutical R&D. Previous roles in biotech-focused consulting, biotech equity research, biotech investment analyst or pharmaceutical pipeline strategy with experience in asset-level scientific diligence preferred

Skills: Proficient in managing and analyzing substantial volumes of data and able to compile and write reports and presentations in a fast-paced environment

Strong information search & collection capability, proficient skills in using commercial & public database and various other sources.Sharp analytical skills in dissecting preclinical and clinical data with rigorous attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills in Chinese and English.High proficiency in writing and formatting reports and presentation, proficient skills in using Microsoft Office toolsKnowledge of innovation & biotech startups in China and the US

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R328541