Principal Scientist, Global Upstream Production
Biolog
Summary
This is a fast-track global leadership program designed to cultivate future leaders with deep roots in China and global influence. You will first spend two years at China headquarters, deeply embedded in WuXi systems, leading local teams and delivering high-impact projects. 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.
Job description
Career Opportunity
This is a fast-track global leadership program designed to cultivate future leaders with deep roots in China and global influence. You will first spend two years at China headquarters, deeply embedded in WuXi systems, leading local teams and delivering high-impact projects. 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.
Phase 1: Deep Integration & Hands-on Leadership in China (Years 1-2)
- Production Management: Take full responsibility for daily upstream operations at China facilities—directly managing Shift Leaders across shift scheduling, training, performance, while fostering a robust talent pipeline.
- Project Delivery: Lead the upstream execution of clinical or commercial projects, taking full ownership of output, timeline, and compliance.
- System Internalization: Gain a deep, operational understanding of WuXi Biologics' quality management system, digital operations, and cross-functional collaboration models.
Phase 2: Full Leadership at Overseas Site (Years 3+, Long-term Assignment)
- System Replication: Successfully replicate the WUXI operational excellence model from headquarters to the overseas site, leading the setup and optimization of upstream production processes.
- Team Building: Build, develop, and lead the overseas upstream team, fostering a high-performance team that combines international perspective with "WuXi Speed."
- Technology Transfer: Act as the primary technical interface, leading the technology transfer of processes from China to the overseas site, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and compliant scale-up.
- Global Collaboration: Serve as a strategic bridge between China headquarters and the overseas facility, facilitating cross-regional technical collaboration and resource integration.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related fields; Ph.D. preferred
- 5+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical production
- At least 2 years in a production management role within a multinational pharmaceutical company
- Hands-on experience in frontline production and team management at a US or EU GMP manufacturing site
- Strong command of Western regulatory inspection practices and compliance requirements
- Experience managing commercial production lines and successfully passing FDA/EMA inspections highly preferred
- Deep expertise in various cell culture processes
- Proficiency with both single-use and stainless steel bioreactor systems
- Strong understanding of international GMP regulations
- Native-level fluency in both Chinese and English
- Exceptional cross-cultural adaptability and resilience
- Willingness to live and work in China for two years
- Coach-style leadership with focus on talent development
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Company overview
Biolog, Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Hayward, California. The company specializes in microbial phenotypic characterization and polyphasic identification technologies, providing comprehensive solutions for cellular analysis across research, bioprocess, sustainable agriculture, and diagnostic markets. Biolog's patented technology platform simplifies cell identification and characterization through innovative instrumentation, test panels, and critical software. Their product portfolio includes the Odin system for automated phenotyping, ID Station for microbial identification, anaerobic chambers for oxygen-free work environments, and a wide range of Phenotype MicroArrays for metabolic profiling of microbial and mammalian cells. The company also operates Biolog Lab Services, offering ISO-certified microbial testing, foodborne pathogen detection, and polyphasic identification services from their Newark, Delaware facility. With over 6,600 publications citing their technology and nearly 40 years of experience, Biolog serves customers worldwide through direct sales in the US, Germany, and Austria, complemented by global distribution channels. The company has received significant funding from investors including BroadOak Capital and Research Corporation Technologies, supporting its continued innovation in functional cellular insights.