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Senior Director/ Executive Director, Safety Sciences China

Shanghai Jing'An Office, CNFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11
Based in China

Core

Lead the Safety Sciences team in China to deliver innovative non-clinical safety science and toxicology expertise, enabling drug discovery and development while integrating local life-science ecosystem innovations.

Role type

Senior Director/Executive Director, Safety Sciences (Toxicology)

Builds

Non-clinical safety science capabilities, toxicology strategies, and data for global drug development

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Toxicology / Drug Discovery

Required skills

PhD in toxicology/pharmacology/pathology/cell biology, GLP toxicology study design and interpretation, CRO management, regulatory authorship, cross-functional matrix leadership, scientific innovation (NAMs/AI/omics), bilingual communication (English/Mandarin)

Preferred skills

Modality experience (ADCs, radioconjugates), private-public collaboration in China, Health Authority engagement (CDE), Board certification (DABT)

Technologies

NAMs, AI/analytics, omics, advanced cell models, Dx safety

Responsibilities

Lead CPSS China team and serve as Site Head, deliver toxicology strategies for assets, oversee in vitro/in vivo study execution with CROs, build partnerships with academics/biotech/CROs, align local activities with global strategy, contribute to global safety objectives

Seniority

Executive Director, strategic leadership & team building