Scientist / Senior Scientist (Infectious Diseases), Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

Planet Pharma; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Planet Pharma is seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist in Immunology and Therapeutic Development to advance next-generation immunotherapies from discovery through preclinical and IND-enabling development. You will contribute to nucleic acid-based therapeutic platforms and translational research, assay development, and program progression.

The role requires a PhD with extensive immunology and translational research experience, hands-on flow cytometry, and strong scientific communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Significant postdoctoral and/or industry experience in biotech/pharma translational research.

Responsabilités

• Support and execute research and development strategies across multiple programs.
• Develop and optimise lab methods for nucleic acid-based modalities (expression, activity, stability).
• Design and execute in vitro studies to evaluate therapeutic responses, MOA, and activity.
• Maintain awareness of literature and technologies in immunology and related fields.
• Independently develop protocols, SOPs, and ensure quality and regulatory readiness.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory documentation supporting program advancement.
• Train and mentor junior scientists and lab personnel.
• Collaborate with discovery, translational, analytical, and development teams.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity in ELN/LIMS systems.
• Support tech transfer and external partner activities.

Connaissances

Immunology

Flow cytometry

Assay development

Translational research

Scientific writing

Stakeholder management

Formation

PhD in Immunology

Outils

Flow cytometer

Description du poste

Position Overview

A growing biotechnology organization is seeking a Scientist / Senior Scientist, Immunology & Therapeutic Development to support the advancement of next-generation immunotherapies from discovery through preclinical and IND-enabling development. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel nucleic acid-based therapeutic platforms and play a key role in translational research, assay development, and program progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute research and development strategies across multiple therapeutic programs.
• Develop and optimise laboratory methods for the characterisation of nucleic acid-based therapeutic modalities, with a focus on expression, activity, and stability.
• Design and execute in vitro studies to evaluate therapeutic responses, mechanism of action, and biological activity.
• Maintain awareness of emerging scientific literature, technologies, and therapeutic platforms within immunology and related fields.
• Independently develop protocols, procedures, and SOPs to ensure quality, reproducibility, and regulatory readiness.
• Prepare technical reports, study summaries, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory and technical documentation supporting program advancement.
• Train and mentor junior scientists and laboratory personnel.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across discovery, translational, analytical, and development functions.
• Maintain accurate scientific records and data integrity using electronic laboratory systems.
• Support technology transfer and external partner activities, including troubleshooting, training, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in Immunology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant postdoctoral and/or industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or translational research environments.
• Deep understanding of immunology, cellular biology, immune signalling pathways, and disease biology.
• Strong hands-on experience with immunophenotyping, flow cytometry, assay development, validation, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven track record supporting therapeutic development programs and translational research initiatives.
• Experience developing and interpreting complex cellular and molecular assays.
• Familiarity with in vivo research models is highly desirable.
• Experience working with advanced biologic, nucleic acid, gene-based, or emerging therapeutic platforms would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong communication skills, scientific writing capability, and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working with external research organizations, service providers, or development partners is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong grounding in immunology and translational science.
• Experience progressing therapeutic candidates through preclinical development.
• Comfortable operating within a highly collaborative and innovative biotechnology environment.
• Able to balance hands-on laboratory work with broader program leadership responsibilities.
• Passionate about advancing novel therapeutic approaches toward clinical development.