Director, Multiomic Sciences & Biomarker Innovation

MSD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. (MSD) in Singapore invites a visionary leader to head the Multiomic Sciences group within the Quantitative Biosciences (QB) unit. You will drive biomarker discovery, omics strategy, and translational programs to support portfolio decisions and therapeutic development.

You will build high-performing teams, align investments with site and divisional priorities, and foster external partnerships while ensuring compliance and data integrity across research activities.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred with extensive industry experience in biomarker discovery.
• Expertise in multiomics approaches and translational research.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive strategic priorities and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Multiomic Sciences group with accountability for performance and budget.
• Shape Singapore QB site strategy and invest in capabilities.
• Foster external collaborations and internal partnerships.
• Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and change initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and EHS practices.
• Represent the organization as a scientific leader in biomarkers and multiomics.

Skills

Assay Development

Flow Cytometry

Biomarker Discovery

Mass Spectrometry

Genomics

Computational Biology

Translational Medicine

Strategic Thinking

People Leadership

Project Management

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. (MSD) in Singapore invites a visionary leader to head the Multiomic Sciences group within the Quantitative Biosciences (QB) unit. You will drive biomarker discovery, omics strategy, and translational programs to support portfolio decisions and therapeutic development.

You will build high-performing teams, align investments with site and divisional priorities, and foster external partnerships while ensuring compliance and data integrity across research activities.