CNS Translational R&D Leader

ConSynance Therapeutics, Inc.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ConSynance Therapeutics, Inc. in Hong Kong seeks a PhD-level scientific leader to drive early-stage R&D origination and translational programs in CNS drug development. You will oversee preclinical PK/PD and ADME studies and coordinate cross-regional collaboration with CROs, researchers, and operations.

The role requires strong English writing, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage complex project timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology (neuroscience preferred).
• Fresh PhD grads or postdocs welcome; strong project management exposure is a plus.
• Excellent written English; Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.
• Experience with CNS drug discovery and translational pharmacology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive targeted scientific literature reviews and competitive landscape analysis across CNS pharmacology and translational neuroscience.
• Evaluate MoA and PoC to propose data-driven internal pipeline origination and external R&D initiatives.
• Design and oversee preclinical PK/PD and ADME studies to characterize exposure–response.
• Establish translationally relevant large-animal disease models via global CROs with emphasis on quality and timelines.
• Support early-stage R&D roadmaps aligned with global development goals.
• Monitor scientific progress against milestones and mitigate risks with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate technical communication between Hong Kong and US/UK teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Cantonese/Mandarin

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

R&D project management

Education

PhD in biology (neuroscience preferred)

Tools

EndNote

GraphPad Prism

Job description

ConSynance Therapeutics, Inc. in Hong Kong seeks a PhD-level scientific leader to drive early-stage R&D origination and translational programs in CNS drug development. You will oversee preclinical PK/PD and ADME studies and coordinate cross-regional collaboration with CROs, researchers, and operations.

The role requires strong English writing, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage complex project timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.