Chief Scientific Officer – Early Drug Development

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 5, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Charlestown

Description

About the Role

The Chief Scientific Officer - Early Drug Development will formulate and lead the company's global early-stage R&D strategy, establishing the R&D roadmap from target validation to proof-of-concept (POC).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the drug chemistry team and the biology team.
  • Establish a global R&D layout and talent echelon for innovative drugs of Qilu.
  • Plan and make decisions regarding the innovative drug pipeline, including cutting-edge technology fields such as small molecules, large molecules, ADCs, and small nucleic acids.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with the global academic community, research institutions, and biotechnology companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies.
  • Research on leadership mechanisms and formulate biomarker strategies to provide a solid scientific basis for R&D decisions.

Qualifications

  • Possess a doctoral degree in life sciences or a related medical field.
  • Over 20 years of research and development experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies or top biotech firms.

Required Skills

  • Profound biological knowledge in core disease areas such as oncology, metabolism, autoimmunity, or the central nervous system.
  • Deep understanding of emerging therapeutic modalities.
  • Complete R&D success experience from the laboratory to the clinic.
  • Led and advanced at least five innovative drug projects into the clinical stage and successfully completed POC.
  • Outstanding scientific insight and strategic decision-making ability to predict industry trends and transform them into the company's R&D advantages.
  • Outstanding leadership with the charisma and influence to inspire, attract, and retain top scientific talents.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in establishing and managing global R&D teams.
  • Strong network within the academic and biotechnology communities.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience.

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