Senior Scientist (Organic Chemistry, Drug Development)

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore seeks a Senior Scientist to drive drug discovery and lead a research team. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related fields, with 1-2 years of experience in research. Responsibilities include identifying and optimizing drug candidates, proposing new projects, and collaborating across teams. Exceptional attention to detail and fluency in English are required. Interested candidates should email their resumes and salary expectations to a designated address.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of post-PhD experience in a related research or industry setting.
• Demonstrated success through peer-reviewed publications or significant project contributions.
• Exceptional attention to detail; experience with precise experiments is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and optimization of hit peptides into viable drug candidates.
• Propose and spearhead new projects and develop novel peptide screening technologies.
• Manage and mentor a team of Research Assistants to meet project milestones.
• Work across multi-disciplinary teams to integrate chemistry and biotechnology solutions.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Peptide Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Chemical Biology

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Biology

Job description

Overview

Adecco is working with a world-class research organization in Singapore dedicated to the fusion of organic chemistry and biotechnology. We are seeking a Senior Scientist to act as a primary driver of research activity, leading a team of assistants in the pursuit of breakthrough drug candidates.

• Full time position
• Location: Singapore, Central West region

This is a high-impact role where you will lead a proprietary mid-size molecule platform to bridge the gap between traditional small molecules and biologics.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Drug Discovery: Lead the identification and optimization of hit peptides from specialized libraries into viable drug candidates.
• Lead Innovation: Propose and spearhead new projects and develop novel peptide screening technologies.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Research Assistants to ensure project milestones are met with technical precision.
• Collaboration: Work across multi-disciplinary teams to integrate chemistry and biotechnology solutions.

The Talent

The successful candidate must demonstrate high proficiency in at least one of the following:

• Organic Chemistry (Advanced synthetic methodologies).
• Peptide or Nucleic Acid Chemistry (Including solid-phase synthesis).
• Medicinal Chemistry (Small or mid-size molecules).
• Chemical Biology (Protein structure and mode of action analysis).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Biology.
• 1-2 years of post-PhD experience in a related research or industry setting.
• Demonstrated success through peer-reviewed publications or significant project contributions.
• Exceptional attention to detail; experience with precise experiments (e.g., aseptic manipulation) is a significant plus.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills and "team-player" mindset.

Next Steps

• Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package and email to [e-mail].
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Amanda Lim Yan Nee
Direct Line: [phone]
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R23117625