(Senior) Director -Pipeline Strategy & Early Development

Beijing Permanent RMB800,000 - RMB1,500,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Director - Pipeline Strategy & Early Development will oversee the strategic planning and early development of innovative projects within the life sciences industry. Based in Beijing, this role requires a strong background in managing pipelines and driving early-stage development initiatives.
  • Work on a high-throughput platform generating multiple pipelines
  • Be directly involved in what gets built vs. what gets killed

About Our Client

A fast-growing, well-funded AI biotech developing a scalable platform for protein therapeutics, translating cutting-edge science into multiple pipeline opportunities.

Job Description

The Role

This role focuses on early pipeline evaluation and prioritization.

You will be responsible for assessing newly generated programs and identifying which assets should move forward, helping ensure that platform output translates into high-quality, decision-ready pipelines.

You will work alongside senior scientific leaders, each managing multiple programs, and take ownership of 1-2 pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new targets and programs generated from the platform
  • Contribute to go / no-go decision-making for early-stage assets
  • Assess:
    • Target biology and disease rationale
    • Mechanism of action (MoA)
    • Competitive landscape and differentiation
  • Design and refine early validation strategies (in vitro / in vivo)
  • Work cross-functionally with:
    • Biology
    • Protein engineering / platform teams
  • Support progression of selected programs toward preclinical development
  • Ensure scientific rigor and decision quality in early-stage pipeline building

The Successful Applicant

  • PhD in Immunology, Biology, or related field
  • Currently at:
    • Principal Scientist / Senior Principal Scientist / Associate Director / Director level
  • Background in:
    • Biotech or multinational pharma
  • Experience in:
    • Large molecule therapeutics (antibody / protein)
    • Early discovery or translational biology
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Target biology
    • Drug discovery logic
    • What makes a program worth advancing
  • Ability to independently evaluate scientific hypotheses and data
  • Experience participating in project teams and decision-making discussions
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work across functions

What's on Offer

  • Gain broad exposure across multiple programs and therapeutic areas
  • Join at a stage where individual judgment has visible impact



This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

Contact
Helen He
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033751
Phone number
+86 10 6168 7548

Job summary

Function
Life Sciences
Specialisation
Research & Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Beijing
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen He
Consultant phone
+86 10 6168 7548
Job Reference
JN-062026-7033751

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.