Manager, Upskill Practice (Biotech focus)

The position

• Champion the overall upskill curriculum to deliver learning and development initiatives to support growth of our ventures, with a focus on tailoring for the IncuBio Programme
• Manage end-to-end delivery of such initiatives to the relevant startups, including but not limited to admission, execution and progress monitoring
• Build the community among ventures and the mentors / networks in coordination with internal teams, with a focus on the IncuBio programme participants
• Ensure fit of training/ services to startups' needs, and alignment of delivery to development schedule of each startup cohort
• Develop the additional relevant training videos/ materials to early-stage startups and formulate the training and upskill programmes to later-stage startups
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Bachelor degree in Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Technology or other life science-related disciplines or equivalent
• 8 year of work experience,preferably in life science/pharmaceutical-related research, product development, or productization
• Prior experience in private institutions (e.g. pharmaceuticals), educational institutions (e.g. universities), or public institutions (e.g. hospitals, government research institute) is preferred
• Proven experience/ involvement in end-to-end commercialization/ productization
• Solid knowledge on regulatory approval process for drugs and medical instruments
• Multi-jurisdictional experience and knowledge, e.g. FDA, NMPA, GBA connect scheme, would be desirable
• Knowledge of startup development phases and acceleration means
• A keen interest in supporting entrepreneurship and fostering innovation within the startup landscape
• Uphold high standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese including Mandarin
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered

What We offer

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong's largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week, attractive annual leave and additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

Interested parties please submit your application by clicking "Apply Now". Commencing position will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and competencies.

The application will remain open until the position is filled. HKSTP reserves the right not to fill the position.

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About Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 28 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.