Associate Principal Scientist I, AH R&D

Job Description

Job Description ​

• Leads a team to execute project work for the development of the Global Swine Biologicals portfolio that is related to China.
• In this capacity PL manages tasks outstanding issues, obstacles or barriers and deadlines for one or several projects, and reports progress and deviations to senior management on a regular base.
• Escalates issues in resources or other limitations to management in a timely fashion.
• Ensures information flow between the individual disciplines required to perform the activities.
• Ensures that work is carried out with scientific integrity and according to the existing internal guidelines for EHS and  compliance.
• Can be asked to advise and help out local regulatory affairs on regulatory matters.
• Act as a generalist with Interdisciplinary competence and experience.
• Acts as direct manager for (Associate) Scientists.
• Performs project related literature searches. As required publishes and present technical papers to internal and external audiences, (co-) author of scientific publications.
• May initiate, plan and execute external research cooperation's and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders.
• Function as study director for clinical studies and may act as principle investigator or study director for multisite (GLP/GCP) studies after appropriate training.
• May organize and plan animal experiments and is responsible for staying informed and acting according to the local laws on animal experimentation。
• Plans stock of biomaterial (e.g. antigens and vaccines) for use in development.
• Involved in review of production process, scale-up, validation, control test, lab study and field study reports.
• Responsible for directing development and validation of laboratory methods and techniques.
• Implements and maintains relevant report systems and uses a software program that host all project plans and their countable/measurable information.
• Responsible for developing a project plan that works to achieve progression criteria using sound technical and scientific processes in the shortest amount of time with the least cost.
• Is open for general tasks within the organization related to GLP, EHS  IT and/or laboratory coordination.

Competencies

• Fluent English communication and writing
• MNCs experiences 5yrs+ or the equivalent experiences in AH vaccine indurstry
• Familiar with CN regulation for AH Bio registration
• PhD are preferrable

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Business, Cell Biology, Detail-Oriented, Development Projects, Ethical Compliance, High-Throughput Screening, Immunology, Job Descriptions, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Literature Searches, Mammalian Cell Culture, Management Process, Molecular Biology, Production Operations, Production Processes, Professional Networking, Project Development, Project Planning {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2025

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