VP Head of Biologics Innovation Research Institute

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior scientific leader to lead the company’s biologics R&D strategy and execution, with a strong focus on tumor immunology and innovative biologics development.

The successful candidate will guide a large multidisciplinary R&D organization across discovery, process development, and preclinical evaluation, with the goal of developing globally competitive, differentiated biologics with strong clinical and commercial potential.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Strategy & Portfolio Planning

• Develop biologics pipeline strategies based on unmet clinical needs, scientific advances, competitive landscapes, and industry trends.
  
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for new project initiation across tumor immunology and immune-related diseases.
  
• Guide portfolio priorities toward differentiated, globally competitive programs.
  

Biologics Innovation & Project Development

• Provide scientific leadership across key technology areas including:
  • Next-generation PD-1 combination therapies
    
  • T-cell engager (TCE) bispecific and multispecific antibodies
    
  • Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)
    
  • Other innovative immune-related biologics
    
• Guide technical innovation, scientific problem-solving, and project progression from discovery through development.
  
• Evaluate and introduce emerging platform technologies to strengthen the R&D pipeline.
  

Clinical & Translational Strategy

• Ensure R&D programs remain closely aligned with clinical needs and potential differentiation.
  
• Contribute to early clinical development strategies and demonstrate an understanding of clinical trial design.
  
• Strengthen the translation of preclinical findings into clinical development programs.
  

Team Leadership & R&D Organization

• Lead and oversee biologics R&D teams across:
  • Early Discovery
    
  • Process Development
    
  • Preclinical Evaluation
    
• Build a collaborative and high-performing R&D organization.
  
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-caliber scientific talent.
  
• Establish effective cross-functional processes and organizational capabilities to support continued growth.
  

External Partnerships & Business Development

• Act as a senior scientific representative in business development evaluations.
  
• Provide scientific and clinical assessments of potential licensing and partnership opportunities.
  
• Support evaluation of in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities from a scientific and development perspective.
  

Requirements

Education

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Tumor Biology, or a related life science discipline.
  
• Strong immunology background preferred.
  

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of biologics R&D experience within biotechnology companies or multinational pharmaceutical companies.
  
• 5+ years of team management experience at Director level or above.
  
• Proven experience advancing biologics programs from target discovery through IND filing, with strong translational research experience.
  
• Extensive experience in tumor immunology, particularly PD-1 and/or TCE mechanisms, and/or ADC development.
  
• Experience advancing programs into mid-to-late clinical stages or successfully supporting out-licensing activities is highly preferred.
  

Professional Skills & Mindset

• Strong scientific insight, analytical thinking, and ability to evaluate complex scientific and competitive information.
  
• Ability to identify differentiated opportunities and translate scientific insights into actionable R&D strategies.
  
• Deep understanding of unmet clinical needs and a strong clinical-development mindset.
  
• Ability to work backward from clinical and commercial objectives when shaping R&D programs.
  
• Strong combination of strategic vision, scientific rigor, and practical execution.
  
• Excellent cross-functional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  
• Highly proactive, self-driven, and willing to challenge established approaches.
  

Benefits

Benefits & Relocation Support

• Remote work flexibility
  
• Accommodation: Family-suitable apartment provided by the company.
  
• Transportation: Company-assigned car provided.
  
• Location: Chengdu, China.