Mass Spectrometry R&D Director

Agilent Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced R&D Project Manager for its Mass Spectrometry division. This role involves leading project teams to develop and support innovative Mass Spectrometry technologies while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in relevant fields and proven skills in team management and critical thinking. This is a full-time position with a commitment to employee development and a structured approach to achieving project goals.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams in technology development.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for Mass Spectrometry technology development.
• Establish coordination with other business units.
• Motivate and develop a team of scientists and engineers.

Skills

Team management

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an R&D Project manager to join the fast-paced Agilent Mass Spectrometry R&D Team. As an R&D Project Manager in the Agilent Mass Spec Division, you will lead one or more project teams involved in the investigation, development, productizing, and support of existing and new Mass Spectrometry technologies, processes, and products. The ideal candidate will have experience with Mass Spectrometry design and/or manufacturing as well as team management and personnel development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional leaders within Agilent including marketing, engineering, application development, manufacturing, quality, product support, and sales to achieve business objectives.
• Work closely with the Mass Spectrometry Marketing team to effectively meet new product introduction goals.
• Establishing and maintaining close coordination with other business units within Agilent.
• Participating as part of the Agilent Mass Spectrometry leadership team to handle the project and product portfolio, set direction, and promote a culture that supports calculated risk‑taking, interdisciplinary problem‑solving, and emphasizes changes that “make a difference” for the company and the industry.
• Lead, motivate and develop a cross‑disciplinary team of 5‑8 scientists and engineers. Coaching and developing team members to expand the team’s capabilities and professional satisfaction.
• Balancing a technology development focus with future market or business needs and manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinating both near‑term and long‑term development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent with over 10 years of experience.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, spanning physics, mechanical design, electronics, firmware development, manufacturing, and process development.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills. Ability to be a mentor and an advocate for the members of your team. A proven track record of setting measurable and achievable goals and managing to achieve them.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Be able to demonstrate the ability to set priorities based on alignment with business goals and strategic direction, define timelines and deliver to commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to make practical tradeoffs of resources, design, and testing to meet time‑critical objectives.
• Must exhibit critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, planning, and execution skills backed by strong analytical and decision making.

Desired

• Prior experience leading a team of technical specialists (Ph.D., MS. and BS. level Engineers/Scientists) engaged in technology or product development.
• Experience with some type of analytical instrumentation development and in at least one aspect of mass spectrometer system design.
• Involvement in at least one project that led to a successful commercial product introduction, preferably in a leadership role.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required

25% of the Time

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

R&D