Associate Director of In Vitro Immunology

HD Biosciences, Inc. (US), a WuXi AppTec Company, is seeking a highly motivated and established Director with deep and broad expertise in Immunology drug discovery and research. The Director will lead the teams both in San Diego and China sites to provide scientific services and solutions to our customers' drug discovery research needs.

• Manages and leads In Vitro Immunology teams to execute a variety of scientific projects to ensure successful execution of projects and best quality services.

• Builds and grows a high-performance team, provide effective mentorship and performance management.

• Establishes and ensures 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.

• Responsible for coordinating 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.

• Ph.D in immunology, molecular biology or related field with a minimum of 10 years of Biotech/Pharmaceutical/CRO working experience.

• Experienced with leading and managing teams.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated broad expertise in immunology

• In-depth knowledge and hand-on experience in vitro disease-relevant models, including using human PBMC and whole blood, for autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases research and drug discovery

• Have a mindset from in vitro, to in vivo and clinical translation

• Knowledge of in vitro pharmacology 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:  $121,924 to $170,462

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

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.