Director Biophysics

Overview:

The Director of Biophysics will lead the establishment and development of the US-based biophysics service platform. This role is critical to building a high-performaning 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.

Qualifications:

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.

• 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