Head of Clinical Development VP-CMO - Genetic Disease

中国 Permanent RMB2,000,000 - RMB3,000,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for developing and implementing China-focused early clinical development strategies to generate high-quality, decision-driving data for global programs across genetic neurological, renal, pulmonary, and other rare genetic diseases.
  • Veterans of China biotech founding team
  • Focusing on FIH to PoC programs in China

About Our Client

Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing breakthrough therapies for genetic diseases. As an independent sister company to US Listed Partner, it was spun out in 2024 following a $300 million private financing round from external investors.

Leveraging cutting-edge biological research, they are committed to discovering, developing, testing, and delivering transformative medicines for patients living with genetic diseases.

Job Description

  • Establish and implement IIT and CTA strategies in China tailored to indication and modality, to support early clinical development across multiple genetic medicine programs.
  • Lead global clinical development for programs with first-in-human clinical trials initiated in China, including FIH and early PoC study design and execution; co-lead China site development for global trials involving Chinese sites.
  • Act as a core member of global program teams, representing China clinical development and ensuring strong alignment with global development strategy, governance, and decision-making processes.
  • Build and partner with cross-functional teams across Clinical, Regulatory, Safety, Biometrics, and CMC in both China and the U.S. to drive high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical trial execution.
  • Support due diligence and asset evaluation for China-originated assets and global programs with major China involvement within the GondolaBio / BridgeBio ecosystem.
  • Develop and expand investigator, site, and CRO networks in China to enable rapid study startup, reliable trial execution, and scalable early clinical development capabilities

The Successful Applicant

  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent clinical doctoral degree.
  • 10+ years of clinical development experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles advancing programs through FIH and early-stage development; biotech background highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated track record owning company-sponsored interventional trials and oversee IITs, with established investigator and site networks, CRO/vendor oversight, and full budget accountability.
  • Experience serving as a core member of global development teams, directly contributing to program strategy, governance, and critical development decisions in English.
  • Successful track record of advancing assets from IND through early Proof-of-Concept (PoC), with hands-on leadership in early clinical study design, execution, and data interpretation; pivotal-stage experience a plus.
  • Strong clinical pharmacology and PK-PD orientation for early-stage development and dose-ranging decisions.
  • Direct regulatory leadership experience, including pre-IND/IND meetings, written submissions, and safety-related communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale lean, high-performing clinical organizations while mentoring and developing talent.



What's on Offer

  • Culture guided by core values: patient-centricity, independent thinking, radical transparency, efficiency, and science-driven decision-making.
  • Decentralized operating model that empowers program teams to advance science and support patients, with an affiliate structure that reduces bureaucracy and places decision-making with those closest to the research.
  • Competitive total compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, equity, and comprehezsive health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Partnerships with research and medical institutions.
  • Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.



Contact
Maria Karp
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6914781
Phone number
+8621 6026 8139

Job summary

Function
Life Sciences
Specialisation
Biotechnology
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
China
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maria Karp
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8139
Job Reference
JN-012026-6914781

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