CNS R&D Lead: Translational & PoC Architect

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation seeks a PhD-level scientist to lead strategic R&D origination and translational execution in CNS pharmacology. You will synthesize literature, design data-driven PoC proposals, and drive early pipeline initiatives with CROs to ensure data integrity and timely execution.

Responsibilities include PK/PD and ADME study oversight, translational model development, and cross-regional alignment with teams in the US and UK.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology (neuroscience preferred).
• Experience with CNS disorders or translational pharmacology is a plus.
• Strong writing and data-synthesis skills; familiarity with biotech R&D workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive targeted literature reviews and competitive landscape analysis across CNS pharmacology and translational neuroscience.
• Evaluate MoA and PoC to generate proposals for internal pipeline origination and external collaborations.
• Design and oversee preclinical PK/PD and ADME studies; establish translationally relevant disease models with CROs.
• Coordinate cross-regional scientific operations between HK and US/UK teams.

Skills

English Proficiency

Cantonese

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Academic Writing

Education

PhD in Biology

Tools

EndNote

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Leadingnation seeks a PhD-level scientist to lead strategic R&D origination and translational execution in CNS pharmacology. You will synthesize literature, design data-driven PoC proposals, and drive early pipeline initiatives with CROs to ensure data integrity and timely execution.

Responsibilities include PK/PD and ADME study oversight, translational model development, and cross-regional alignment with teams in the US and UK.