Career Opportunities at JOINN Laboratories

As a quickly growing nonclinical research contract company in drug development, JOINN invites you to work with us and grow with us together. The following 58 positions located at both Beijing and Suzhou facilities are now open immediately. If you are qualified and interested in any one of these positions, please send your c.v. along with a cover letter to Dr. Gong John at email John.Gong@joinnlaboratories.com


       

Position Number of  openings
Senior Director, Toxicology 1
Senior Director, Pharmacology 1
Senior Director, DMPK 1
Associate Director, Toxicology 5
Associate Director, Pharmacology 2
Associate Director, DMPK 2
Study Director, Toxicology 20
Principal Investigator, Pharmacology 10
Principal Investigator, DMPK 10
QA Associate, Toxicology 3
Business Development Associate 3
Administrative Assistant 1


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Senior Director, Toxicology (1 position)

Responsibilities:


As person-in-charge of both administrative and scientific issues, the qualified candidate would be responsible for both the strategic planning and daily operations of the pre-clinical toxicology projects, as well as advising management on business strategies, budget and timeline development, and SOP updating.

Qualifications:     
  • Ph.D. in toxicology.  DABT a plus
  • 10 years’ toxicology experience
  • 5+ years’ management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (GLP facility)
  • Good communication and teamwork skills for working with study directors, quality assurance associates, technical staff, business development, QAU, RA, marketing department, etc.
  • Familiar with USFDA (and Chinese SFDA) GLP regulations and CRO auditing procedures
  • Client interaction skills
  • Project skills (budget and timeline)
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Senior Director, Pharmacology (1 position)
Responsibilities:

As person-in-charge of both administrative and scientific issues, the qualified candidate would be responsible for both the strategic planning and daily operations of the pre-clinical pharmacology projects, as well as advising management on business strategies, budget and timeline development, and SOP updating.

Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in pharmacology
  • 10 years’ pharmacology experience
  • 5+ years’ management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Good communication and teamwork skills for working with principal investigator, technical staff, business development, marketing department, etc.
  • Client interaction skills
  • Project skills (budget and timeline)

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Senior Director, DMPK (1 position)
Responsibilities:

As person-in-charge of both administrative and scientific issues, the qualified candidate would be responsible for both the strategic planning and daily operations of the DMPK projects, as well as advising management on business strategies, budget and timeline development, and SOP updating.

Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences
  • 10 years’ DMPK experience
  • 5+ years’ management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Good communication and teamwork skills for working with principal investigator, technical staff, business development, marketing department, etc.
  • Client interaction skills
  • Project skills (budget and timeline)

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Associate Director, Toxicology (5 positions)
Responsibilities:
  • Define toxicology testing needs and design studies to meet the needs in accordance with ICH testing guidelines and GLP (as applicable) according to clients’ requirements.  Write and edit nonclinical sections of regulatory and submission documents, including investigator’s brochures, INDs, annual reports, NDAs and product labels.  Respond to clients’ inquiries and represent clients before the FDA on toxicology issues.  Support integrated project goals; participate in budget and timeline development (submitting to the senior director); provide technical and professional advice on toxicology; and report study progress and results.
  • Oversee toxicology study activities, including placement of study; contract development/budgeting; coordination of pre-study activities; review and approval of study protocols and reports; monitoring of in-study activities (including site visits as necessary); regular communication with the management, SD and other staff; and review of interim study results.
  • Participate in on-site and off-site evaluation meetings; perform critical evaluation of existing toxicology data to identify additional needs and critical issues related to toxicology; and assess implications for patient safety and approvability.
Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in Toxicology or related field
  • 5+ years’ experience in toxicology/pharmacology
  • 3-5 years’ experience in toxicology testing in an industry setting (GLP facility preferred)
  • Experience managing contracts and studies with clients 

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Associate Director, Pharmacology (2 positions)
Responsibilities:
  • Define pharmacology testing needs and design studies to meet the clients’ requirements.  Write and edit nonclinical sections of regulatory and submission documents, including investigator’s brochures, INDs, annual reports, NDAs and product labels.  Respond to clients’ inquiries and represent clients before the FDA on pharmacology issues.  Support integrated project goals;  participate in budget and timeline development (submitting to the senior director); provide technical and professional advice on pharmacology; and report study progress and results.
  • Oversee pharmacology study activities, including placement of study; contract development/budgeting; coordination of pre-study activities; review and approval of study protocols and reports; monitoring of in-study activities (including site visits as necessary); regular communication with the management, principal investigator and other staff; and review of interim study results.
  • Participate in on-site and off-site evaluation meetings; perform critical evaluation of existing pharmacology data to identify additional needs and critical issues related to pharmacology.
Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacology or related field
  • 5+ years’ experience in pharmacology
  • 3-5 years’ experience, industrial experience preferred.
  • Experience managing contracts and studies with clients 

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Associate Director, DMPK (2 positions)
Responsibilities:
  • Define DMPK testing needs and design studies to meet the clients’ requirements.  Write and edit nonclinical sections of regulatory and submission documents, including investigator’s brochures, INDs, annual reports, NDAs and product labels.  Respond to clients’ inquiries and represent clients before the FDA on pharmacology issues.  Support integrated project goals; participate in budget and timeline development (submitting to the senior director); provide technical and professional advice on DMPK; and report study progress and results.
  • Oversee DMPK study activities, including placement of study; contract development/budgeting; coordination of pre-study activities; review and approval of study protocols and reports; monitoring of in-study activities (including site visits as necessary); regular communication with the management, principal investigator and other staff; and review of interim study results.
  • Participate in on-site and off-site evaluation meetings; perform critical evaluation of existing DMPK data to identify additional needs and critical issues related to DMPK.
Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical science or related field
  • 5+ years’ experience in DMPK
  • 3-5 years’ experience, industrial experience preferred.
  • Experience managing contracts and studies with clients 

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Study Director, Toxicology (20 positions)
Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic and operational direction to designated Toxicology studies to ensure that the scientific, technical and regulatory aspects are conducted in accordance with clients’ and regulatory agencies’ requirements.  The candidate must have hands-on experienced in at least one of the following categories: toxicology (including general tox, reprotox, genotox, carcinogenicity, and special tox), safety pharmacology testing and ADME/bioanalysis.  Responsibilities include:
  • Protocol design, study initiation and documentation, data analysis and interpretation, regulatory compliance, and reporting of study results.
  • Act as a key point of contact for all departments engaged in a study and develop strong working relationships with relevant external representatives to ensure the smooth flow of data to the client.
  • Insure that study protocols are scrupulously followed.  Check that, throughout the study, all data is accurately and appropriately recorded, compiled, interpreted and documented.  Ensure that all studies are conducted in accordance with GLP guidelines and regulatory test standards as required.
  • Provide input on both equipment purchases for the toxicology program as well as methodology development and validation.
  • Keep current on appropriate GLP regulations, regulatory guidelines and company SOPs.
Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in toxicology or other related field
  • GLP toxicology laboratory experience in industry setting preferred.

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Principal Investigator, Pharmacology (10 positions)

Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic and operational direction to designated pharmacology studies to ensure that the scientific, technical and regulatory aspects are conducted in accordance with clients’ and regulatory agencies’ requirements.
  • Protocol design, study initiation and documentation, data analysis and interpretation, regulatory compliance, and reporting of study results.
  • Act as a key point of contact for all departments engaged in a study and develop strong working relationships with relevant external representatives to ensure the smooth flow of data to the client.
  • Insure that study protocols are scrupulously followed.  Check that, throughout the study, all data is accurately and appropriately recorded, compiled, interpreted and documented. 
  • Provide input on both equipment purchases for the pharmacology program as well as methodology development and validation.
Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in pharmacology or other related field
  • Pharmacology laboratory experience in industry setting preferred.

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Principal Investigator, DMPK (10 positions)


Provide strategic and operational direction to designated DMPK studies to ensure that the scientific, technical and regulatory aspects are conducted in accordance with clients’ and regulatory agencies’ requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Protocol design, study initiation and documentation, data analysis and interpretation, regulatory compliance, and reporting of study results.
  • Act as a key point of contact for all departments engaged in a study and develop strong working relationships with relevant external representatives to ensure the smooth flow of data to the client.
  • Insure that study protocols are scrupulously followed.  Check that, throughout the study, all data is accurately and appropriately recorded, compiled, interpreted and documented. 
  • Provide input on both equipment purchases for the DMPK program as well as methodology development and validation.
Qualifications:  
  • Ph.D. in pharmaceutical science or other related field
  • DMPK laboratory experience in industry setting preferred.

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QA Associate, Toxicology (3 positions)

Responsibilities:

Perform internal inspections at appropriate intervals and, at studies’ conclusions, auditing all documentation (primarily to GLP regulations).  In a timely manner, report and resolve all deviations from SOPs and regulations.  Periodically submit to the QAU manager written status reports on each study, noting any problems and corrective actions taken. Maintain and update all protocols pertaining to all nonclinical studies the QAU is responsible for.  This position reports directly to the QA Manager.

Qualifications:  
  • Bachelor or masters degree in biology or relevant subject (life sciences, etc.) preferred.
  • The candidate should be a self-starter, a proactive individual comfortable operating independently and taking appropriate action without direction.
  • Candidates should be organized with a keen eye for detail and be comfortable liaising with individuals across various areas and forging strong working relationships.  Confidence is a must.
  • Have at least one year’s experience either working within a QAU or auditing.

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Business Development Associate (3 positions)

Responsibilities:

The candidate will participate in scientific meetings both domestically and internationally to promote our services to pharmaceutical industries, academies and educational institutions, identifying potential customers for further follow-up; develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with potential customers; respond to customer inquiries regarding existing contracts; collect, organize and report customer feedback to management; advise management on improvements to customer service.

Qualifications:  
  • College degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in sales, sales support, or customer service preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to deliver on commitments.
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills with a strong dedication to the success of the team.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of nonclinical CRO services and preliminary biotech laboratory experience are plusses.
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Administrative Assistant (1 position - U.S. branch)
Joinn Laboratories is a leading privately owned preclinical CRO in China. Together with its US branch, Joinn provides US-level regulatory compliant drug development services in drug screening, PK/PD and toxicology studies for biotechnology and pharmaceutical industrials.

The position will be located at the U.S. branch in Germantown, Maryland, not far from Washington DC. We offer a competitive compensation package with incentives and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, paid-time-off, a 401K program including company co-investment.

Responsibilities:  

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the Manager and other staff.
  • Answer and screen incoming calls to provide information and direct calls to appropriate staff.
  • Attend and participate in meeting, take minutes and distribute information.
  • Composes and prepares correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Proofread content for typographical errors and supply correct spelling, punctuation and grammar as needed.
  • Establish and maintains file, reports, and other hardcopy of computerized information. Information may be highly confidential.
  • Coordinate and schedule travel and meeting arrangements.
  • Code, verify and process expense reports and invoices.
  • Maintain and update calendars for supervisor or company.
  • May serve as a Personnel Data Entry Coordinator (PDEC) or Time Data Entry Coordinator (TDEC) in executing HR functions related to payroll procedures, new hire, position management and time data entry.
Qualifications:    
  • Excellent organization, communication and proofreading skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Great multi-task skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • High school diploma required, Associate or Bachelors degree in life science discipline (biochemistry, chemistry, biology) desired
  • Some knowledge of drug discovery and development
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Applicants my send e-mail with CV and salary requirements to John.Gong@joinnlaboratories.com
JOINN Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer
 
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