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

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director to establish and lead the SingHealth Drug and Diagnostic Development Engine. The role requires a PhD in Life, Biomedical or Chemical Science and 14+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include driving the development of therapeutic and diagnostic technologies and supporting intellectual property assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or relevant academic research.
• Understanding of therapeutic and diagnostic development processes.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the SinD3E unit.
• Drive the development of therapeutic and diagnostic technologies.
• Support the SingHealth Intellectual Property Team.

Skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Life, Biomedical or Chemical Science

MBA qualification

Job description

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

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 25 Jul 2025

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