1. Ophthalmology-Focused R&D Leadership

• Provide scientific and strategic leadership for pipeline programs in ophthalmology, from early discovery through IND-enabling studies and clinical trials.

• Build and lead a multidisciplinary R&D team with expertise in ocular biology, pharmacology, formulation science, and drug delivery.

Oversee formulation development, ocular pharmacokinetics, and preclinical safety /toxicology studies relevant to ophthalmic drugs.

• Coordinate with clinical consultants to ensure translational alignment for ophthalmic indications (e.g., AMD, DME, DR, GA, RVO).

2. External Partnership & Regulatory Interface

• Serve as the primary interface with CROs and CDMOs for ocular CMC and preclinical studies, ensuring ophthalmology-specific requirements are met (e.g., ocular toxicity, rabbit studies, IVT injection protocols).

• Ensure compliance with ICH and local regulatory requirements (e.g., NMPA, FDA) for IND submissions and ongoing clinical support.

• Lead integrated program planning across internal and external teams, focusing on ophthalmology development milestones.

3. Post-Financing Fund & Grant Management

• Partner with the Senior management to provide scientific leadership in investor presentations and fund utilization reports, with emphasis on ocular drug development milestones.

• Prepare and lead scientific responses during technical due diligence with investors, highlighting ophthalmology assets and development risks.

• Lead the preparation and reporting of public grants (e.g., ITC, HKSTP) to support ophthalmology program development and reimbursement milestones.

• PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, or related field, with a focus in ophthalmology strongly preferred.

• Minimum 6 years of drug R&D experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical settings, with 2-3+ years leading ophthalmic drug development programs.

• Proven track record of successful IND filings and preclinical development for ophthalmic drugs (topical, IVT, or systemic delivery) preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage collaborations with CROs/CDMOs, including ophthalmic CMC and ocular toxicology.

• Hands-on experience with ophthalmology-specific models (e.g., animal models of AMD or DR) and ophthalmic formulation challenges.

• Experience in supporting fundraising and grant applications, including scientific presentation to VC and grant agencies.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to effectively interface with both scientific and financial stakeholders.

• A leadership opportunity in a mission-driven company focused on transforming vision care.

• Competitive compensation package (salary, equity, benefits).

• An agile, collaborative team in a fast-paced biotech environment at Hong Kong Science Park.

• Corporate Client Acquisition: Identify, target, and onboard new corporate clients (treasurers, CFOs, pension fund committees) to expand the firm’s AUM.

• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, understanding their investment objectives and positioning tailored solutions.

• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a structured sales plan focused on corporate treasury liquidity, pension fund mandates, and bespoke investment mandates.

• Market Expertise: Maintain strong knowledge of corporate investment trends, regulatory changes, and competitor offerings.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers, product specialists, and client service teams to deliver solutions aligned with corporate needs.

• Revenue & AUM Growth: Achieve and exceed annual AUM-raising targets from corporate clients.

• Minimum 10+ years of direct sales experience covering corporate clients in asset management, commercial banking, treasury solutions, or institutional sales.

• Proven track record of raising and retaining AUM from large corporates (treasury, pension funds, or corporate investment arms).

• Established network of C-suite and senior corporate treasury contacts.

• Strong knowledge of corporate investment needs, including liquidity management, pension fund strategies, and fixed income/alternatives solutions.

• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA, or treasury-related certifications (e.g. CFA) is a plus.

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

• Highly commercial with a results-driven mindset.

• Strong analytical skills to understand complex corporate investment challenges.

• Ability to engage credibly with senior corporate executives.

Interested candidates please send your full resume with current and expected salary to

career@vp.com.hk. Personal data will be used for recruitment purpose only.

• Assist team head and manage the entire product development process fromproviding product strategy insights and ideas to regional and global strategies tomanaging resolving any post-launch issues.

• Involved in the product design process in accordance with business strategies inlocal and overseas markets and implement relevant measures to drive productinitiatives.

• Manage product initiatives by liaising across various business units includinginvestment team, risk management team, compliance team, sales & marketingteam, finance and any external service providers etc. to ensure successfulproduct launches and maintain ongoing product management.

• Make recommendations to business units to enhance competitiveness ofproduct range e.g. introduction of share classes and make relevant changesaccording to regulatory changes

• Review the current workflow and identify rooms for streamlining the productdevelopment process as well as operation process so as to ensure operationcapability is ready for new or revamped products.

• Continually update knowledge of industry standards and developmentsespecially regulatory changes which impact product launches or existingproduct range and communicate internally.

• A degree holder, with extensive experience in the asset management industry.

• Minimum 7-10 years’ of product development experience.

• Familiar with the legal and regulatory framework for fund vehicles under various jurisdictions.

• Knowledge across a broad spectrum of investment capabilities including equity, fixed income, alternative investment, quant and ETF products.

•Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills in dealing with different level of staff.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Self-driven, result-oriented with strong initiative and drive to succeed.

• Proficient in written & spoken English & Mandarin.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Interested candidates please send your full resume with current and expected salary to

career@vp.com.hk. Personal data will be used for recruitment purpose only.