Job Title - Technology Transfer Expert (international Deployment)
Work Location -
Years 1-2 (Rooting Phase): Shanghai / Wuxi / Suzhou, China (Deep immersion in WuXi system)
Years 3+ (Assignment Phase): USA / Singapore (Based on business needs and individual preferences)
Reporting Line - (
Rooting Phase) Site Head, China (
Assignment Phase) Site Head, Overseas Site
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorshipCandidates must be bilingqual in English and Mandarin (B2 level minimal) Career OpportunityThis is a fast-track global leadership program designed to cultivate future leaders with deep roots in China and global influence. To prepare for your future global role, you will first spend two years at China headquarters, deeply embedded in WuXi systems in action-leading local teams and delivering high-impact projects to build your foundation for global leadership. After this foundational period, you will be expatriated as a core leader to one of our overseas sites to assume a senior production management role, equipped with an intimate understanding of our systems and a strong trust network with headquarters.
Job ResponsibilitiesPhase 1: Deep Integration & Technical Foundation in China (Years 1-2)- Process Understanding & Internalization: Deeply participate in process development, scale-up, and validation for key projects at China sites. Master the core technical details and process characterization of upstream (cell culture) or downstream (purification) technologies.
- Transfer Documentation: Lead or co-author technology transfer packages, including critical documents such as process descriptions, validation reports, analytical methods, and change controls.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Build strong collaborative relationships with Process Development, Quality, Engineering, and other departments. Internalize technical decision-making processes and problem-solving mechanisms.
- Transfer Simulation & Readiness: Under guidance, participate in technology transfer projects destined for overseas sites, undertaking partial technical interface responsibilities to build hands-on readiness.
Phase 2: Full Leadership for Technology Transfer at Overseas Site (Years 3+, Long-term Deployment)- Lead Technology Transfer: As the overall lead for technology transfer at the overseas site, own the entire process of receiving and implementing processes from China headquarters-including gap analysis, scale-up strategy, and validation protocol development and execution.
- Process Implementation & Support: Ensure transferred processes operate stably at the overseas site. Lead Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and subsequent continued process verification activities.
- Local Team Development: Provide technical training to the process team at the overseas site, helping build local technology transfer capabilities for long-term technical self-sufficiency.
- Maintain Global Consistency: Act as the technical bridge between China headquarters and the overseas facility, driving global harmonization of process standards while providing timely feedback and collaborative problem-solving for technical issues during transfer.
Qualifications - Education: Master's degree or higher in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related fields; Ph.D. strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development, scale-up, or technology transfer, including at least 2 years of relevant experience within a multinational pharmaceutical company.
- Proven track record of fully leading at least one complete technology transfer project for a commercial or late-stage clinical product (from either the sending or receiving side perspective).
- Deep familiarity with Process Characterization (PC), Process Performance Qualification (PPQ), and the process validation lifecycle is highly preferred.
- Experience successfully supporting FDA/EMA inspections related to technology transfer or validation is strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in core processes and equipment for either upstream cell culture (bioreactors) or downstream purification (chromatography systems, filtration systems), depending on your specialization.
- Strong command of ICH Q8/Q9/Q10 guidelines and international GMP requirements for technology transfer. Ability to author high-quality, regulatory-ready technology transfer documentation.
- Solid capabilities in data statistics and analysis (e.g., DoE, Minitab), enabling the use of scientific methods to solve complex process scale-up challenges.
- Bilingual Proficiency: Must possess native-level fluency in both Chinese and English. Ability to discuss complex technical details fluently in Chinese with teams in China, while writing high-quality technical reports and communicating effectively with overseas teams and regulatory agencies in English.
- Cultural Adaptability: Exceptional cross-cultural adaptability and resilience. Willingness to live and work in China for two years to genuinely integrate into Chinese teams and understand the local work culture.
- Leadership Style: A "coach-style" leader, skilled at both solving difficult technical problems and-more importantly-developing local technical talent and fostering team growth.
