Deputy Director, SingHealth Impact, Technology Development & Commercialisation (2-year contract)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director for their technology and commercialisation unit. This position involves establishing and leading a unit dedicated to healthcare innovation, requiring a PhD and over 14 years' experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth understanding of therapeutic and diagnostic development processes.
• Demonstrated capabilities in managing uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the SinD3E unit.
• Drive the development of therapeutic and diagnostic technologies.
• Organise and present at educational forums on drug development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Life, Biomedical or Chemical Science

MBA qualification (preferred)

Job description

Deputy Director, SingHealth Impact, Technology Development & Commercialisation (2-year contract)

Job Category: Administration

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