Director Biophysics Job at WuXi AppTec, Natick, MA

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  • WuXi AppTec
  • Natick, MA

Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Biophysics will lead establishing and developing the US-based biophysics service platform. This role is critical to building a high-performance team, fostering internal and external collaborations, and driving business growth.

The WuXi Biology division provides a full spectrum of biology-related services and solutions, supporting stand-alone and integrated projects from early discovery to clinical development with 3,000+ scientists across 9 global sites.

As a global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry around the world to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients.

  • Lead the growth of the US-based biophysics business.
  • Foster client relations.
  • Build and manage a high-performance biophysics team for project execution and delivery.
  • Manage the team’s operations in compliance with applicable regulations, international standards, WuXi AppTec policies, and standard operating procedures.
  • Lead as a key opinion leader in the biophysics field, both internally and externally.
  • Works creatively with partners to support complex scientific projects.
  • Excellent planning of multiple ongoing projects to meet expected timelines
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required
  • Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace.

Experience / Education:

  • PhD degree in biology with 5+ years or MS with 10+ years of relevant experience in biophysics.
  • More than 2 years’ experience in team management.
  • Experience in CRO preferred.
  • Experience in working across regions preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Expert in SPR, MST or spectral shift technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability of managing a high-performance team.
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage changes in direction.
  • Demonstrated ability for attention to details and concern for impact.
  • Well organized and adaptable to change.
  • Ability to travel for business as required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
  • Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
  • Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
  • Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
  • Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
  • Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
  • Clarity of Vision
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors
  • Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
  • Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
  • Ability to work in variable temperatures

Job Tags

Work alone, Shift work,

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