Deputy Director, SingHealth Drug and Diagnostic Development Engine

2 weeks ago


Singapore SINGAPORE HEALTH SERVICES PTE LTD Full time

SingHealth is establishing the SingHealth Drug and Diagnostic Development Engine (SinD3E) unit. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to healthcare innovation in Singapore through the translation of research into practical applications. As Deputy Director, you will establish and lead this unit, working with a team of domain experts specialising in:

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Assay Development
  • Computational Chemistry for therapeutic technologies
  • Assay Prototype Development
  • Analytical Performance Characterisation
  • Diagnostic Product Development Strategy

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and lead the SinD3E unit
  • Drive the development of therapeutic and diagnostic technologies
  • Work closely with staff and consultants to advance the commercialisation of SingHealth technologies
  • Organise and present at educational forums on drug and diagnostic development
  • Support the SingHealth Intellectual Property Team in assessing invention disclosures

Job Requirements:

  • PhD in Life, Biomedical or Chemical Science, with at least 14 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or relevant academic research settings
  • MBA qualification is preferred
  • In-depth understanding of therapeutic and diagnostic development processes
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing uncertainty

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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