Scientist Manager, Cell & Systems Biology

Procter & Gamble; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble seeks a scientific leader to drive next-generation skin biology models and assays at the Singapore Innovation Center. You will own model strategy, integrate molecular and tissue-level data, and influence program decisions with a systems-level approach.

The role requires a PhD with hands-on experience in skin biology, organotypic cultures, and high-throughput workflows. You will collaborate across teams to deliver mechanistic insights and external partnerships to expand

Qualifications

• PhD in Skin Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline with 3–5 years relevant experience in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Biological Model and Assay Strategy: define roadmap for 2D/3D models and deploy assays across biology levels.
• Advance Mechanistic and Translational Discovery: investigate pathways and translate evidence into program recommendations.
• Provide Scientific Leadership and Build Capability: guide scientists, mentor, and build external partnerships.

Skills

Skin biology expertise

High-throughput screening

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Skin Biology or related

Tools

2D/3D skin models

Job description

Job Location

SINGAPORE TC-BIOPOLIS

Overview of role

You will have the opportunity to lead the development of next-generation biological models, tissue systems, and screening platforms to investigate mechanisms and intervention opportunities across cells, tissues, and organ systems. This role combines deep experimental biology, assay innovation, and systems-level thinking to generate human-relevant, decision-ready evidence and establish external scientific credibility that differentiates P&G innovation and supports business growth. You will own experimental model and assay strategy, mechanistic investigation across cells, tissues, and organ systems, and the integration of biological evidence into actionable scientific and program recommendations. If this sounds exciting to you.

Your team

Located at the P&G Singapore Innovation Center at Biopolis, you will report to a R&D Director based locally and will be part of growing team of functional and technical experts in leading projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Biological Model and Assay Strategy Define the roadmap for 2D and 3D cellular, tissue, and organ-system models against priority biological questions. Design, optimize, validate, and deploy assays spanning molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ-level biology. Ensure experimental models are fit for purpose, biologically relevant, reproducible, and connected to clear discovery decisions. Identify and evaluate emerging biological models, non-animal methods, organotypic systems, organ-on-chip technologies, and next-generation screening approaches.
2. Advance Mechanistic and Translational Discovery Investigate biological pathways, cellular interactions, system perturbations, recovery processes, and intervention responses. Connect molecular and cellular mechanisms with higher-order tissue, organ, and physiological outcomes. Translate experimental evidence into clear mechanistic conclusions, intervention opportunities, and program recommendations. Apply systems-level thinking to identify the most informative experiments and strengthen biological understanding across programs.
3. Provide Scientific Leadership and Build Capability Serve as an experimental biology technical leader, guiding scientists and researchers in experimental design, method development, troubleshooting, and interpretation. Translate complex biological findings into actionable recommendations for technical and business stakeholders. Build external partnerships that provide access to differentiated models, technologies, expertise, and experimental capabilities. Strengthen long-term experimental biology and screening-platform capability through mentoring, external scientific engagement, and adoption of emerging methods.

Job Qualifications

• PhD in Skin Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline with 3-5 years relevant experience in similar role
• Deep expertise in human skin biology and cosmetic skin benefit mechanisms
• Proven experience developing and deploying 2D and/or 3D skin models
• Experience with high-throughput screening, high-content imaging, molecular assays, and quantitative biological endpoints
• Strong scientific problem-solving, experimental design, and data interpretation capabilities
• Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary and highly collaborative teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organotypic cultures, skin explants, skin-on-chip systems, or 3D bioprinting
• Experience integrating biological, imaging, molecular, or omics datasets to derive scientific insights
• Familiarity with laboratory data management systems and structured scientific data practices
• Experience in cosmetics, consumer health, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments
• Track record of innovation, patent generation, external col

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Visit http://www.pg.com to know more. Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future.

We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.

We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000159364

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.