Director Biophysics

Company: WuXi AppTec
Location: Natick
Posted on: May 17, 2025

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

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