Senior Manager, Therapeutics Partnerships

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager in the Therapeutics Team to lead industry partnerships and drive R&D collaboration with pharma and biotech partners in Singapore. The role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, managing relationships, and guiding project proposals from concept through to collaboration agreements.

The successful candidate will combine experience in healthcare or biomedical sciences with strong communication, independent work style, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Healthcare or Biomedical Sciences with pre-clinical or clinical research background.
• Ability to understand diverse technical topics and emerging fields.
• Strong self-starting, problem-solving, and independent work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse industry and R&D trends across therapeutic areas.
• Drive industry development and key account management with MNCs and biotechs.
• Build networks with academia, clinical community, and tech transfer offices.
• Support national RIE initiatives and multi-institutional programmes.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Biomedical sciences background

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

A*STAR is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager in the Therapeutics Team to lead industry partnerships and drive R&D collaboration with pharma and biotech partners in Singapore. The role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, managing relationships, and guiding project proposals from concept through to collaboration agreements.

The successful candidate will combine experience in healthcare or biomedical sciences with strong communication, independent work style, and the ability to