Job Description

Sr. Manager, Preclinical Development

Location: Shanghai/Beijing

We are seeking a highly motivated seasoned scientist to drive toxicology strategy and advance pipeline programs across all therapeutic areas in our company.

 Key responsibilities:

Serves as a recognized toxicology expert and provides scientific and technical leadership to address toxicology issues and support China development programs.Collaborate with HQ to prepare the toxicology part of responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies (Investigator's Brochure, non-clinical assessment sections of INDs, CTAs, and NDAs, etc.).Act as the project team representative for toxicology on multidisciplinary project teams.Be the interface with toxicology with HQ, health authorities, and the toxicology community to expand our company’s local presence and influence in the field.Highly organized individual to manage multiple projects, and work within cross-functional team.

Qualifications

Required:

PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, or a related biological science with 5+ years of experience, or master's degree with 7 years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.Understanding of current existing guidelines, regulations, requirements, and standards (GLP, ISO, OECD, ICH, etc).Proven ability to communicate well within a multifunctional drug development team, with excellent oral and written communication skills.The ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks.The ability to proactively develop connections within the organization and with the external scientific community and utilize these resources in the resolution of issues.

Preferred:

An in-depth understanding of all aspects of toxicology, especially on DART & carcinogenicity etc.Experience in supporting project teams as a toxicology representative and in filing multiple INDs.Record of publishing in high profile scientific journals.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R332367