Senior Scientist or Scientist

Major Responsibilities：

• Building, leading and managing a group of scientists in the area of poultry vaccine research and development
• Development of robust and precise processes and SOPs for planning and execution of research studies according to all relevant guidelines to ensure acceptance of studies by Chinese authorities and EMA
• Work closely together with the global R&D team to guarantee allignment and best practice
• Design and timely execution of research studies according to state of the art
• Ensure preparation of appropriate documentation for regulatory purposes
• Representation of the R&D group in project teams
• Contribute to the set up and management of different functional areas of the R&D center (e.g. animal lab, cell culture lab…)
• Support Regulatory Affairs for dossier compilations, submissions, answering regulatory questions and oral hearings
• Contribute to the intellectual property estate of BI by initiating of and contributing to patent filings
• Contribute to the R&D strategy for China and SE Asia

Requirement：

• University degree in veterinary sciences, agricultural sciences, microbiology, biochemistry or comparable; preferably with advanced degree (PhD)
• Hands on experience in the area of poultry immunology/vaccine research is strongly preferred
• Experience within a multinational company is a plus
• Practical experience in leading people is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English and Chinese both in verbal and written communication
• Good team worker; proven ability for workinging in interdisciplinary teams is a plus
• Willingness to travel frequently 