Associate Director, Digital Transformation

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Piscataway, NJ, USA
In-Office
160K-180K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The US Digital IT Head will lead digital strategy execution, manage strategic technology partnerships, evangelize AI and BioSecurity technologies, and oversee IT operations at the US site.
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About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Title: Associate Director, Digital Transformation

Job Location: Piscataway, NJ

The estimated salary range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 depending on experience. Please note that this role is requiring a candidate that is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Job Summary: 

This position is designed to further advance our Glocalization strategy, with three key focus areas:

  • Driving Digital Enablement & Solution Execution
  • Building Tech Ecosystems & Strategic Alliances
  • Evangelizing AI & BioSecurity Technologies

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Digital Enablement & Solution Execution

  • Act as the primary digital interface for all business units at the US site, gaining a deep understanding of local business pain points and regional characteristics.
  • Execute the Glocalization strategy by promoting and implementing the group's digital products and solutions locally. Enhance business efficiency through professional user services and in-depth digital operations.
  • Identify and provide feedback on US industry technology trends, driving the continuous optimization and iteration of the global product portfolio.

2. Building Tech Ecosystems & Strategic Alliances

  • Forge and manage strategic partnerships with top-tier US tech companies, startups, and research institutions.
  • Lead negotiations on technology collaborations to bring in cutting-edge capabilities and strengthen the group’s global tech footprint.
  • Design sustainable, mutually beneficial partnership models that elevate the group’s technological reputation and influence in the US.

3. Evangelizing AI & BioSecurity Technologies

  • Serve as the face of the group’s AI and BioSecurity technologies in the US — showcasing innovation to clients, partners, and industry bodies.
  • Drive ground-up implementation of AI solutions in real US business use cases — from pilot to scale — creating flagship references for broader adoption.
  • Build and operate a structured technology advocacy program to boost awareness, credibility, and adoption of the group’s frontier tech across US.

4. Manage US IT Operations and maintenance Team’s optimal performance.

  • Oversee the performance of the US IT Operations and Maintenance team by setting clear goals, coaching team members, ensuring timely completion of operational tasks, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality service.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese & English
  • 8+ years of experience in technology, digital transformation, or business development.
  • Deep roots in the US tech ecosystem, with proven success operating in complex multinational organizations and cross-cultural environments.
  • Exceptional communicator and influencer — skilled at “tech evangelism” and persuading key internal and external decision-makers.
  • Keen business-technology acumen with strong expertise in AI, BioSecurity, and other emerging tech trends and their commercial applications.
  • Highly self-driven, resilient, and culturally agile — thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, international settings.

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. 

Skills Required

  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese & English
  • 8+ years of experience in technology, digital transformation, or business development
  • Deep roots in the US tech ecosystem
  • Exceptional communicator and influencer
  • Expertise in AI, BioSecurity, and emerging tech trends
  • Highly self-driven and culturally agile

GenScript Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GenScript and has not been reviewed or approved by GenScript.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests medical coverage is solid, with mentions of comprehensive health plans and employer HSA support in some options. Company communications also emphasize robust health benefits alongside wellbeing and training initiatives.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests a range of paid time off types, including vacation, sick time, company holidays, and additional leave categories. Some roles reference flexible vacation arrangements that broaden usable time off.
  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match in certain postings. This provides a longer-term savings component within total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Piscataway, NJ
883 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Founded in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015, GenScript has an established global presence across Greater China, North America, the EU, and Asia Pacific. Today, over 300,000 customers from over 160 countries and regions worldwide have used GenScript’s premier, convenient, and reliable products and services. GenScript currently has over 5,000 employees globally, 33% holding master’s and/or Ph.D. degrees. In addition, GenScript has a number of leading commercial technologies developed in the fields of synthetic biology, immunotherapy, antibody design, chemical synthesis, and bioinformatics, including more than 100 patents and over 270 patent applications. As of June 2022, GenScript's products and services have been cited by 74,700 scientific papers worldwide. GenScript is committed to striving toward its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.

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