Responsibilities:
Leading a group of scientist and be responsible for the humanization and optimization of antibody candidates generated by hybridoma- or phage display-technology.
Managing the group and taking responsibility for its projects by driving and coordinating his/her direct reports in achieving the specific objectives of the respective research projects.
Representing the Biologics department in specific antibody project teams.
Taking responsibility for defining project requirements, identifying potential issues, and providing solutions to resolve the issues.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. with 5+ years experience (or MS with 10+ years experience) in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or biological sciences
This individual will be a highly motivated scientist with a proven track record in antibody engineering, preferably with post-doctoral experience in an academic or industry setting (for Ph.D. level candidate).
A strong background in molecular biology, with extensive experience in antibody engineering, antibody expression and purification, and biochemical and biophysical methods for the analysis of antibodies is required.
Familiarity with antibody biology, phage display technology, and affinity maturation, and interpretation of computational modeling of antibody-antigen interactions would be useful. Further, experience in preclinical development of therapeutic antibodies is desirable but not required.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in Chinese and English.
The incumbent will be required to focus on multiple issues at one time, and must have the ability to organize and direct diverse activities in a changing environment, often under time pressure.
With a mature, self-confident and well-balanced personality, it is essential that the candidate also possess a high standard of ethical and intellectual integrity.