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

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Director to establish and lead a new unit specializing in drug and diagnostic development. This role requires a PhD with significant experience in biotech and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will drive the transition of research into practical healthcare solutions, working with a diverse team to advance innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical or relevant academic settings.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in research.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational abilities

Education

PhD in Life, Biomedical or Chemical Science

MBA qualification

Job description

Overview

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

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

Qualifications

• 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