岗位描述
Role Overview:
Legend Biotech in Nanjing China is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology to evaluate innovative cell-targeted delivery platforms and support early discovery programs in advanced therapies, including next-generation in vivo CAR-T. The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership in vivo pharmacology, with expertise in murine models, and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced global biotech environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead in vivo pharmacology strategy and studies across China Research and global cross-functional teams.
• Develop and utilize murine models to evaluate delivery efficiency, efficacy, biodistribution, and safety of in vivo CAR-T and gene therapy platforms.
• Design, lead, and oversee internal and CRO-executed animal studies.
• Communicate program progress, risks, and recommendations to senior management and governance committees in both Chinese and English.
• Drive data-driven program decisions while balancing scientific priorities, timelines, resources, budget, and risk.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, and talent development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support IIT and IND-enabling activities.
Qualifications:
• PhD or postdoctoral training in gene therapy, cancer biology, immunology, or a related field, with 3–5 years of industry experience.
• Strong experience developing and utilizing murine models (murine model experience will be plus).
• Experience with, or strong potential to lead, next-generation in vivo CAR-T programs highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality data under tight timelines.
• Excellent scientific communication, presentation, collaboration, and leadership skills.