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Job Title: Group VP
Our Client: Global pharma group
Country: China
Location: Chengdu Sichuan
Specialisation: Executive Search
Salary: $200,000-$500,000
Job Reference: 16408
Contact Person: Morgan CHEN Trainee
Contact Email: morgan.chen@cesna.com
Job Published: 2026-10-20

[Position] Head of Biologics Innovation Research Institute (Group VP Level)

About Our Client

Huiyu Pharma is listed on the STAR Market under 688553.SH, with headquarters in Neijiang, Sichuan, and an R&D campus in Chengdu Tianfu International Bio-town. Its model combines global generics commercialization with innovative drug development, emphasizing oncology biologics.

Job Summary

  • Mission & Core Objective
  • To lead the company’s biologics R&D strategy and execution. Guided by unmet clinical needs, drive the team to focus on tumor immunology (with emphasis on PD?1?based immunotherapies and TCE bispecific/multispecific antibodies), ADC, and other immune?related disease areas, with the goal of developing “Best?in?Indication” innovative biologics that possess global competitiveness and strong out?licensing potential.

Job Description

  • 1、Pipeline Strategy and Portfolio Planning
  • (1)Gain deep insights into unmet clinical needs in both global and domestic tumor immunology and immune?disease fields.
  • (2)Based on cutting?edge scientific advances, competitive landscape, and development trends of similar drugs, formulate targeted biologics pipeline strategies and specific project?initiation plans.
  • 2、Cutting?Edge Technologies and Project Execution
  • (1)Personally guide and lead the team in technical innovation and problem?solving in core areas such as next?generation PD?1 combination therapies, T?cell engager (TCE) immunotherapy, and ADC (antibody?drug conjugates).
  • (2)Proactively explore and evaluate the introduction of novel platform technologies to ensure that the R&D pipeline maintains industry?leading scientific rigor and technological barriers.
  • 3、Clinical Orientation and Translational Medicine
  • (1)Set R&D objectives with a strong focus on clinical needs; actively participate in the design of early clinical development strategies and be familiar with clinical trial protocol design.
  • (2)Ensure that preclinical studies translate efficiently and accurately into clinical phases, thereby improving the overall clinical success rate of programs.
  • 4、Team Management and System Building
  • (1)Oversee all biologics R&D sub?teams including early discovery, process development, and preclinical evaluation.
  • (2)Establish a highly collaborative cross?functional R&D system; cultivate and recruit high?caliber scientific talent to build a resilient and innovative biologics R&D team.
  • 5、External Partnerships and Commercial Enablement
  • (1)Serve as a scientific representative in corporate BD (business development) evaluations, providing professional scientific and clinical value assessments for out?licensing or in?licensing opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 1、Education: Ph.D. in Immunology, Tumor Biology, or related life science disciplines (immunology background preferred).
  • 2、Experience:
  • (1)10+ years of biologics R&D experience in successful BD?licensed biotech companies or MNCs, and 5+ years of team management experience at Director level or above.
  • (2)Proven track record from target discovery to IND filing, with deep involvement in translational research.
  • (3)Extensive hands?on experience in tumor immunology (particularly PD?1 or TCE mechanisms) or ADC drug development. Candidates with a track record of advancing programs to mid?to?late clinical stages or successful out?licensing will be given preference.
  • 3、Professional Skills and Mindset:
  • (1)Scientific & Logical: Strong scientific insight and analytical abilities, capable of distilling differentiation opportunities from vast scientific data and complex competitive landscapes.
  • (2)Clinical Acumen: Deep understanding of unmet clinical needs, with a “backward?from?the?end” R&D mindset.
  • 4、Personal Attributes:
  • (1)Highly proactive and self?driven, not complacent with the status quo.
  • (2)Possesses strategic vision combined with scientific rigor and pragmatism.
  • (3)Excellent cross?functional communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

What's On Offer

  • 1.?Annual Base Salary?:?450,000?550,000 USD
  • - 80% paid monthly, 20% as year-end bonus.
  • - Additional project bonuses and BD/licensing bonuses based on performance.
  • 2.?Equity?: Specific equity amount negotiable.
  • 3.?Remote Work?: Minimum 3 months/year of remote work (flexibly allocated).
  • 4.?Housing & Transportation in China?:
  • - One family-suitable apartment provided.
  • - One company car provided.
  • ?Insurance for Overseas Chinese?: Premium medical insurance coverage in China.


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