VP, Pharmacology & Translational Medicine

Hummingbird Bioscience; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site meals and snacks

Job summary

Hummingbird Bioscience in Singapore is seeking an accomplished drug development leader as Vice President, Pharmacology to guide non-clinical pharmacology and translational science for antibody therapeutics in oncology and inflammation. This Singapore-based role reports to the Chief Scientific Officer and oversees pharmacology strategy from lead selection to IND/CTA submission.

The successful candidate will integrate MoA, target engagement, PK/PD, biomarkers, and safety across a biologics

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent in Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development or related field.
• 15+ years in biotech/pharma with pharmacology, translational science and drug development leadership.
• Broad drug development experience in oncology and I&I, with models, endpoints and development considerations.
• Substantial experience with antibody-based therapeutics (mAbs, bispecifics, ADCs).
• Experience authoring and coordinating pharmacology content for regulatory submissions and responses.

Responsibilities

• Define pharmacology strategy translating biology into integrated decision frameworks with clear criteria for candidate selection and portfolio prioritization.
• Lead pharmacology organization, empower multidisciplinary teams, and manage CROs and external partnerships.
• Deliver IND/CTA-enabling pharmacology packages including MoA, target engagement, PK/PD and translational biomarkers.
• Lead regulatory submissions and health authority interactions, ensuring data traceability and quality.
• Support early clinical translation with translational strategy, dose-exploration hypotheses, and patient selection.
• Represent Pharmacology in cross-functional teams, communicate risks and recommendations to executives and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory submissions

Translational science

Biologics experience

Communications

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Hummingbird Bioscience in Singapore is seeking an accomplished drug development leader as Vice President, Pharmacology to guide non-clinical pharmacology and translational science for antibody therapeutics in oncology and inflammation. This Singapore-based role reports to the Chief Scientific Officer and oversees pharmacology strategy from lead selection to IND/CTA submission.

The successful candidate will integrate MoA, target engagement, PK/PD, biomarkers, and safety across a biologics