Director, Multiomic Sciences, Quantitative Biosciences

MSD

Singapore

In loco

SGD 300.000 - 600.000

Tempo pieno

29 ore fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

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.

Mansioni

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.

Conoscenze

Assay Development

Flow Cytometry

Biomarker Discovery

Mass Spectrometry

Genomics

Computational Biology

Translational Medicine

Strategic Thinking

People Leadership

Project Management

Descrizione del lavoro

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

You will build and lead one of the industry's most advanced molecular biomarker and multiomics team, integrating cutting-edge immunoassay, mass spectrometry, genomics, flow cytometry and data science capabilities to transform how medicines are discovered and developed. Opportunity to shape strategy and build world-class capabilities for impacting pipeline decisions A collaborative and supportive environment that fosters scientific excellence, innovation, continuous learning, leadership development, and a culture where diverse perspectives and ideas are encouraged to thrive.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Contribute as a member of the Singapore Quantitative Biosciences (QB) Leadership Team, partnering with the Site Lead and fellow leaders to shape and deliver site strategy and priorities, foster external and internal partnerships, and promote an innovative, and compliant research environment. Lead and develop multiple inter-related teams within the Multiomic Sciences group, fostering a high-performing culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and shared ownership. Build organizational capability through talent development and workforce planning, while maintaining accountability for the group's performance, resources, and operational outcomes. Develop and execute group objectives, business plans, and Multiomic Sciences strategies aligned with Singapore QB, , and divisional priorities. Lead budget, forecasting, workforce planning, and resource allocation to deliver scientific, operational, and financial objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies, quality and regulatory requirements, data integrity standards, and EHS practices. Influence senior scientific and business leaders to align investments, portfolio priorities, and resource allocation with organizational and business objectives. Provide scientific leadership to define and execute the Multiomic Sciences strategy, establish investment priorities, and build a differentiated portfolio of molecular biomarker and multiomic capabilities, including immunoassays, mass spectrometry, genomics, flow cytometry, and advanced omics technologies, to address current and future portfolio needs and strengthen long-term organizational capabilities. Drive innovation and scientific excellence through the evaluation, adoption, and advancement of emerging biomarker technologies, next-generation omics platforms, and AI/ML-enabled analytical approaches that enhance scientific insight, improve translational impact, and create new opportunities for therapeutic discovery and development. Lead the deployment and application of molecular biomarker and multiomic strategies to support target discovery and validation, mechanism-of-action studies, biomarker qualification, patient stratification, pharmacodynamic assessments, translational research, and data-driven decision-making across discovery and development programs. Partner with Therapeutic Area (TA) leaders and Singapore QB TA scientific leaders/point-of-contacts (PoCs) to leverage molecular biomarkers and multiomic approaches to inform critical go/no-go decisions, establish target engagement and proof-of-biology, support dose selection and patient stratification strategies, and accelerate the advancement of portfolio across discovery and clinical development. Build and influence strategic partnerships across internal functions, external research institutions, contract research organisations, healthcare systems, and technology providers to advance scientific priorities, accelerate execution, and enhance organisational impact. Represent the organisation as a scientific leader in molecular biomarkers and multiomics through publications, presentations, external collaborations, and scientific thought leadership. Influence scientific dialogue, shape industry perspectives, contribute to biomarker and multiomics strategy across therapeutic areas, and enhance the visibility, impact, and reputation of our science.

WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE

PhD in Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Translational Medicine, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Analytical Sciences, or a related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant industry experience, or a Master's degree in a related field with at least 12 years of relevant industry experience. Proven industry experience in drug discovery and development is required, and broad therapeutic area exposure across Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Cardiometabolic diseases strongly preferred. You should possess substantial scientific and leadership experience in molecular biomarker discovery, development, validation, and deployment to support drug discovery and development. Expertise may include one or more areas such as immunoassays, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, single-cell technologies, biomarker sciences, translational medicine, computational biology, or related disciplines. Expertise in applying multidisciplinary molecular biomarker and multiomic approaches to elucidate complex biological mechanisms, validate therapeutic hypotheses, support biomarker strategies, and advance drug discovery and development is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of disease biology, mechanisms of action, biomarker qualification, translatability, clinical pharmacology, and translational medicine, with a proven ability to translate scientific insights into impactful R&D outcomes. Experience in building, leading, and developing high-performing multidisciplinary scientific teams, with experience in coaching, talent development, organizational change, capability building, workforce planning, and resource management will be considered as a strong plus. Effective at driving strategic outcomes, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability culture. Demonstrate a strong strategic thinking ability, business acumen, and decision-making capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to navigate business complexity, solve challenging problems, assess risks and trade-offs, and make sound decisions that balance short-term execution with long-term organizational, portfolio, and capability goals. Demonstrated ability to anticipate scientific, technological, regulatory, and organizational trends and translate them into differentiated capabilities and portfolio impact. Strong leadership, influence, and communication skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships across functions and maximize the impact of people, capabilities, and investments. Demonstrated success aligning diverse stakeholders around strategic priorities, securing commitment to key initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of meaningful scientific and business outcomes. Finally, you are expected to have a strong capacity for change leadership and innovation, inspiring others to embrace new ways of thinking, working, and solving problems. Your ability to translate bold ideas into practical solutions that create measurable value will be critical to advancing organizational capabilities and delivering long-term impact.

WHO WE ARE

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/26/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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