Senior Assistant Director, Translational Life Sciences

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, invites an experienced leader to join the Entrepreneur Partnership Program in Singapore as Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director. You will identify, evaluate, and shape life sciences spinout concepts from early discovery to fundable ventures, bridging science and company creation with rigorous judgment.

The role requires hands-on experience in early-stage drug development across modalities, with exposure to autoimmune, oncology,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in pharmacology, biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Proven ability to assess translational potential and fundability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Due diligence: lead scientific evaluation of opportunities and recommend advancement decisions.
• Project development: provide expertise to guide experimental plans and value inflection points.
• Stakeholder coordination: align founders, entrepreneurs, and operations to milestones and investor expectations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Strategic judgment

Education

PhD or MD in life sciences

Job description

A*STAR, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, invites an experienced leader to join the Entrepreneur Partnership Program in Singapore as Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director. You will identify, evaluate, and shape life sciences spinout concepts from early discovery to fundable ventures, bridging science and company creation with rigorous judgment.

The role requires hands-on experience in early-stage drug development across modalities, with exposure to autoimmune, oncology,