Director Biophysics
Posted 6 days 3 hours ago by WuXi AppTec Group
The Director of Biophysics will lead establishing and developing the US-based biophysics service platform. This role is critical to building a high-performance team, fostering internal and external collaborations, and driving business growth.
The WuXi Biology division provides a full spectrum of biology-related services and solutions, supporting stand-alone and integrated projects from early discovery to clinical development with 3,000+ scientists across 9 global sites.
As a global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry around the world to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients.
Responsibilities- Lead the growth of the US-based biophysics business.
- Foster client relations.
- Build and manage a high-performance biophysics team for project execution and delivery.
- Manage the team's operations in compliance with applicable regulations, international standards, WuXi AppTec policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead as a key opinion leader in the biophysics field, both internally and externally.
- Works creatively with partners to support complex scientific projects.
- Excellent planning of multiple ongoing projects to meet expected timelines
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required
- Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace.
Experience / Education:
- PhD degree in biology with 5+ years or MS with 10+ years of relevant experience in biophysics.
- More than 2 years' experience in team management.
- Experience in CRO preferred.
- Experience in working across regions preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Expert in SPR, MST or spectral shift technologies.
- Demonstrated ability of managing a high-performance team.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage changes in direction.
- Demonstrated ability for attention to details and concern for impact.
- Well organized and adaptable to change.
- Ability to travel for business as required.
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
- 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