Beijing (Asst_) Director, Biomolecular Technologies Beij

Job description

Novo Nordisk Research Center China (NNRCC) Location: Life-science Park, Changping District, Beijing The Position • Serve as a member of NNRCC leadership team, contribute to NNRCC's strategy and goal setting. • Lead and develop a highly professional, creative, engaging, energetic and respectful biomolecular technology team. • Lead and develop an advanced biomolecular technology platform to enable NNRCC target discovery in cardiometabolic diseases and project progression upto G0 milestone. • Ensure strategic fit and focus of NNRCC biomolecular technology team. • Lead multifunctional work groups to carry out strategic and/or technology projects. • Build and develop a strong network with internal and external stakeholders for collaboration and maximal value creation. Qualifications • Ph.D. in chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant scientific disciplines. • 10+ years of industrial experience and proven track record of therapeutic API discovery and development. • Extensive hands-on experience in protein/peptide/Ab engineering, production and QC. • Deep understanding of drug discovery and development value chain. • Rich experience in drug molecule development in an industry setting. • Experience with small molecule chemistry principles, synthesis, and characterization is a significant plus. • Familiarity with digital tools for in silico molecule design is an advantage. • 5+ years of experience in people management, possess managerial experience, strategic leadership insights, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficient in verbal and written English. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.