Research Analyst /Associate /Scientist
Research Analyst /Associate /Scientist
Banking / Financial Services
Full-time
Hong Kong
Posted on 24 Apr 2025
Posted on 24 Apr 2025
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Job Function
- Research & Development
Discipline
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Healthcare
- Medical Sciences
Years of Experience
- 0-3 years
Job Details
Responsibilities
- The candidates will conduct R&D activities, and work closely with R&D scientists, business executives, suppliers, partner CROs and CDMO/CMCs, and other relevant parties.
- The candidate will be involved in the whole progress of drug discovery from the early stage of drug development to clinical proof-of-concept (PoC), including the screening and optimization of hit/lead compounds/antibodies in terms of /PD, efficacy, safety etc., the determination of preclinical candidate compounds (PCC), regulatory filings, and first-in-human trials.
- Knowledge with registration and filings procedures with the FDA and NMPA and other key regulatory agencies, as well as various funding organizations will be a plus.
Requirements
- A PhD degree is required for Research Scientist, and an MPhil degree is needed to be a Research Associate or Analyst.
- The candidates’ education background should be drug discovery/development relevant scientific/biotechnology disciplines including pharmacology, oncology immunology, AI-based drug discovery, gene/cell therapy, molecular/cellular biology, or small/big animal experiments. Experience in /PD and IND-enabling GLP studies will be a plus.
- With 1-2 years’ industrial experience in drug discovery, which may include academic experience at drug discovery institutions.
- Fresh graduates are also welcome.
- Demonstrated track record in new drug development and research field.
- Has a strong grasp over budgeting and project planning and control.
Additional Information
Abilities
- Ability for critical thinking, problem solving and innovation.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written; good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, a strong desire to learn, contribute and collaborate.
About the Company
Overview
We are a VC fund focuses on investments in global first-in-class biotech with significant growth potential, holding periods 70% up to 5 years on average, 30% long period time, the founders having 20+ years drug discovery track record. Our team members included drug hunters, BD experts, ex-investment bankers and seasoned scientists. Viva Ventures is one of very few biotech VCs that have extensive expertise and industry know-how among CVCs.