Job Description:

• Duties and Responsibilities

• • Target and program evaluation: Conduct literature and data reviews to identify and prioritize disease-relevant targets and mechanisms of action. Assess scientific rationale, competitive landscape, and translational feasibility for potential internal and collaborative programs. Experimental design and hypothesis testing: Design and refine in vitro and in vivo study plans to evaluate targets, pathways, biomarkers, and candidate agents. Define success criteria, controls, endpoints, and statistical considerations appropriate to each study. External study execution and data tracking: Partner with CROs to execute assays and models; provide protocols, monitor progress, ensure data quality, and manage timelines and budgets. Initiate and manage third-party validation of key findings to de-risk collaborations. Data interpretation and decision support: Analyze and integrate datasets across experiments; summarize findings, visualize results, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Prepare concise reports and presentations for internal reviews and governance milestones.

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• Key Requirements

• • Ph.D. in biology, molecular/cellular biology, pharmacology, immunology, oncology, neuroscience, or a related field. Demonstrated research experience in disease biology, target identification/validation, or experimental therapeutics (industry experience optional but welcome). Proficiency in experimental design, assay development, and data interpretation in disease-relevant in vitro and/or in vivo models; familiarity with translational models preferred. Experience with experimental drug evaluation, combination strategy exploration, and CRO collaboration/management is a plus.

Other Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English. Fast learner with the ability to adapt to diverse project needs and operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Assay, Assay Development, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Bioanalytical Method Development, Bioanalytical Techniques, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Judgment, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Flow Cytometry, Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroanatomy, Oncology, Pharmacokinetics, Physiology, Project Reviews, Research Proposal Development {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2026

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