Total 24 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Central, Hong Kong Island

Position Overview

Forum is our Content Creation business. We produce research that allows institutional investors to make better and faster investment decisions. We conduct in depth Interviews with senior executives and industry specialists to unearth critical insights and generate unfiltered transcripts. 

Our 175-strong industry aligned team covers over 18,000 public and private companies, applying data-driven factor models to identify where capital is most likely to be deployed.  

In order for us to deliver on our ambitious growth targets, we would like to recruit an Associate to assist our growing team in Hong Kong and Japan in identifying and engaging with the most relevant industry professionals to take part in upcoming interview discussions.

What’s in it for you?

Dive into our comprehensive training program and as you progress from a new hire to a seasoned Associate, you will learn:

• About our business, our team and our clients
• How to use our proprietary tools and public databases to prospect and recruit specialists who are the most pertinent for each topic
• How to manage a project and develop relationships with experts and internal stakeholders
• About various sectors and companies globally and help develop strategies to increase the adoption of our products and services
• Leadership, networking, communication and negotiation skills to use throughout your career

Responsibilities

In this role your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Performing research on industries and businesses in Pan-Asia region, with a focus on the Japan market, in order to source and identify the most relevant individuals (C-level executives and practitioners working at the heart of their industries) to take part in moderated interviews

• Engaging these individuals to invite them to participate in our research, while assessing and ensuring that their insights are relevant and their fees are within budget
• Building a professional network and monitoring the relevant markets/companies in the assigned sector areas according to Forum content coverage strategies
• Working in tight deadlines and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across different global offices

Requirements

• A real interest in financial markets and the alternative investments space
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with C-level industry experts on the phone
• Demonstrable skill in carrying out phone-based and desktop research with a logical and focused approach
• Self-motivated; a resourceful nature, with a diligent and proactive approach to their work
• The ability to work well within a team, in a fast-paced environment and under pressure. Positive and can-do attitude are essential
• The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively and reached assigned KPIs
• Obtained a score of >3.0 GPA if you’re a fresh graduate
   

• Conduct background research on various government policies and programs
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to policy issues
• Prepare research briefs, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Monitor and summarize legislative and regulatory developments
• Support the organization of events, workshops, and meetings related to policy research
• Provide administrative support related to policy research, projects, and initiatives
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and initiatives

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Cantonese
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in government policy and public affairs

Be responsible for organizing and coordinating exercises in Research and Development department. You will be involved in providing administrative support, implementing, and maintaining the documentation system, hands-on operation to explore PIC/S GMP pharmaceutical production.

• Are University undergraduates, preferably in Pharmaceutical Science, Chinese Medicine, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Proactive, energetic, willing to learn and self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility.
• Open to work at least 2 working days per week.

•  A career opportunity with the market leader in the health product sector.
•  Casual wear every day to enjoy your work.
•  Free shuttles from various locations.
•  Challenging jobs to learn and grow together. 
•  Rapid growth opportunities for strong performers

Vita Green is a leading health products company in Hong Kong with global presence. We aim to promote health by producing modern herbal remedies manufactured to the highest western pharmaceutical standards as well as importing quality vitamin and health supplements from USA.

VITA GREEN HEALTH PRODUCTS CO LTD.

Senior Research Scientist (TCM Team Lead)

Opportunities

You will be working in a growing department with a team of professionals. You will be involved in the planning and execution of pharmaceutical development programs for the company, and to develop market-driven innovative technology for the company. You will also acquire an understanding of the scientific knowledge and technical know-how required for pharmaceutical advanced formulation technology. You will build up strength in the competitive environment of both local and global pharmaceutical industries.

About the job

Leader of a small team in:-

·        Participate in the ITF project and post-ITF project on novel traditional Chinese Medicines development.

·        Develop new research technologies in new formulation techniques for novel TCM health products.

·        Participate in searching literature, sourcing for new equipment and writing proposals for funding.

• Perform formulation characterization such as moisture content, particle size analysis, microscopic observation, content assay and dissolution experiment.
• Communication with other departments and stakeholders in performing new product development projects and research projects.

Must be hand-on in participating formulation experiments and other activities

About the talent:

• PhD or Master’s in Chinese Medicines, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Material Science, Food and Nutritional Science, Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• >3 years experience in leading a group of research staff to execute research projects. Experience in TCM research, nanotechnology or formulation technology is highly preferred.
• Good people management and communication skills. Good cultural fit to local research environment.
• Background knowledge in the treatment method of traditional Chinese Medicines is a plus.
• Possess a can-do attitude, positive mind-set, team spirit and strong problem solving skills.

Benefits

• A career opportunity with the market leader in health product sector.
• Comprehensive health insurance from your first day at work.
• Casual wear everyday to enjoy your work.
• Free and convenient shuttles from various locations.
• Generous leave policies, including paid annual leave, birthday leave, and other special leaves
• Many opportunities to learn and grow together.
• Rapid growth opportunities for strong performers. 
• Attractive staff purchase discount from your first day at work.

And more!!!!

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Vita Green is a leading health products company in Hong Kong with global presence. We aim to promote health by producing modern herbal remedies manufactured to the highest western pharmaceutical standards as well as importing quality vitamin and health supplements from USA. 

VITA GREEN PHARMACEUTICAL (HK) LTD. which has been certified with the GMP award by the authorities (Good Manufacturing Practice) is a subsidiary of Vita Green Health Products Co., Ltd.  We are now looking for enthusiastic, committed and qualified incumbents to be one of our team members.  A high value of integrity is a crucial asset to build a bright future with the Vita Green family. 

Research Scientist 

Opportunities 

You will be involved in the planning and execution of pharmaceutical development programs for innovative products for the company, and working with a team of professionals to develop platform technology for the company. You will also acquire understanding of the scientific knowledge and technical know-how required for pharmaceutical advanced formulation technology. You will build up strength in the competitive environment of local and global pharmaceutical industries. 

Job Duties: 

• Research based position to participate in company’s innovative oral care projects. 
• Develop innovative formulation technology know-how of the company. 
• Perform formulation physical characterization and biological evaluation of prototypes. Manage user trial of selected prototype. 
• Perform scientific literature search to support marketing activities. 
• Manage experimental data, compile reports and prepare presentation. 
• Manage contract research projects with local Universities. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Candidates with less experiences will be considered as Research Associate. 

Job Requirements:  

• PhD or Master’s degree or above in Dental Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline. 
• Hand-on experiences in oral care formulations are required. 
• Research experiences in formulation of nano-materials and bacterial assay are highly preferred. 
• Possess a can-do attitude, eager to learn new skills, positive mind-set, team spirit and strong problem solving skills. 

Benefits

• A stimulating career opportunity with the market leader
• Be a part of a growing team.
• Work comfortably and confidently in our fun and welcoming environment with a casual attire
• Convenient free shuttles from multiple locations.
• Fast track your career with our performance-based growth opportunities
• Performance-based bonuses offered at our discretion
• Comprehensive medical coverage available from day one under our company's medical insurance
• Competitive salary depending on experience

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Description:

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking to add to our pension consulting team.  Based in Hong Kong, this role will oversee the delivery of client work and support business development activities.  You will take a proactive approach at supporting business development and client deliveries for both existing and prospective clients. As a Senior Pension Consultant, you will provide end-to-end advice to clients on the retirement programs they offer to their employees.  You will help clients define strategy, design retirement plans, manage plan finances, meet regulatory requirements and manage risk.  This person will be a recognized subject matter expert and a senior individual contributor who manages large-scale projects, coaches team members and solves complex problems.  The growth opportunity includes wider intellectual pursuits and profile-building through collaboration with stakeholders, both regionally and internationally within Mercer.

POSITION SCOPE

We will count on you to:

• Be the lead consultant responsible to deliver calculations/ comparative analytics/ survey findings/ pension related advice with close management of team effort with high quality and in a time efficient approach.
• Act as the subject-matter expert in focused retirement topics.  Understand appropriate Mercer methods and tools (or recognized equivalent) in coaching junior members in completing assignments. 
• Serve as a lead consultant on medium and large clients and/ or second on jumbo clients.  Work on cross-geography retirement teams and projects.
• Attend to day-to-day enquiries from clients or internal counterparts in a responsive manner.
• Contribute to research and intellectual property regarding pension systems in Hong Kong, Greater China and Asia, as part of forming Mercer’s views on pension trends.  You will be able to apply your findings to arrive at recommendations or observations to add value to our clients.
• Digest and keep up with local regulations that impact on the financial planning industry in relation to investment and retirement matters, including MPF and ORSO ordinances in Hong Kong.
• Participate as a significant team member with respect to sales by driving new business proposals and extending the range of services provided to retirement and other lines of business’ clients as appropriate.
• Interact with internal local and regional team members to contribute to collaborative culture and demonstrate proactive behaviour.

To be successful in this role, there are some basic expectations, but we wish to emphasize that Mercer takes an approach of trusting individuals to shape their role and careers, with an eye on boosting the capabilities of the team and having the freedom to extend boundaries for personal development.

What you need to have:

• 10-12 years of proven experience in the pension consulting / advisory industry, with client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience in analytical coverage and dealing with various pension products and pension structures. Self-starter with ability to seek out and learn more on pension procedures under different regulatory regimes.
• Sound project management skill, in planning ahead the different milestones to achieve and execute in a timely manner with strong commitment on quality.
• Strong analytical and technical skills. Comfortable with conducting comparative analysis, managing large amounts of data in an efficient manner.  Ability to articulate complex and technical information in layman and concise ways through written and verbal communication.
• Good command on MS Office applications (MS-Excel, MS-Word, Outlook). Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong language capabilities in English. Cantonese and/ or Mandarin would be an added advantage.

What makes you a stand-out?

• Completed or close to completing professional exams in actuarial or similar disciplines.
• Experienced in team management.
• Past careers in either:  internal HR benefits/rewards functions, in-house pension teams or pension consultancies or third-party pension providers.