187 Drug Development jobs in Singapore

The
AI-driven Drug Discovery (AIDD) programme , a national initiative funded by the National Research Foundation and hosted by A*STAR, is seeking a
Deputy Director
to help lead its mission to transform drug discovery through AI and data science. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional with a strong scientific foundation, sharp analytical thinking and the ambition to contribute beyond traditional administrative functions.
As part of the AIDD core team, you will work closely with scientific leads and ecosystem partners to coordinate research activities, support strategic projects and help shape partnerships. The Deputy Director will be responsible for programme administrative support as well as strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder engagement, and is expected to contribute meaningfully across these areas with a high degree of independence.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, translational research environment with intellectual curiosity, drive, and the ability to learn quickly.
Job Responsibilities
Partner with the management team to shape and implement AIDD's long-term strategy and annual workplans, including (but not limited to) resource allocation, programme tracking and strategic planning, developing systems and processes that enhance programme effectiveness
Work alongside the management team and scientific and technical leads to translate high level strategic priorities into actionable milestones, align priorities and manage research and innovation deliverables, identifying opportunities for differentiation and value capture in AI/ML-enabled drug discovery
Oversee the operational aspects of the programme including (but not limited to) budgets, documentation, logistics, and scheduling, while maintaining a systems-thinking approach
Drive internal meetings, reporting, and cross-institution collaborations, ensuring projects stay on track and risks are identified and addressed early
Ensures compliance with governance, internal policies and audit requirements
Lead ecosystem mapping and identify opportunities to catalyse collaborations and investments
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across industry, academia, government and international collaborators, including preparing presentations and reports independently; represent AIDD at high-level stakeholder meetings and forums
Oversee the administration of extramural funding, including designing and managing the application and review processes, coordinating disbursement, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements
Track and coordinate reporting requirements for both internal and external funded projects, working closely with research performers and institutional administrators
Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or other advanced degree in a relevant field such as bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, computational biology, or engineering; candidates with strong translational/industry experience and a Master's may also be considered
At least 10-12 years of relevant work experience, including proven leadership in research management, operations and strategy roles; Experience in biotech/pharma innovation strongly preferred
Strong understanding of the research ecosystems particularly in life sciences or biotech/pharma domains, with exposure to AI/ML in life sciences strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, and to translate between scientific, technical, and policy perspectives
Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience with budgets, grants, and contracts
Demonstrated experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, or other project management systems is an advantage
Demonstrated project or programme coordination experience in research, consulting, or innovation-focused environments
Experience in cloud computing (AWS/GCP) and software development is an advantage
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; strong writing ability is a must
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive, intellectually curious and adaptable
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The AI-driven Drug Discovery (AIDD) programme , a national initiative funded by the National Research Foundation and hosted by A*STAR, is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead its mission to transform drug discovery through AI and data science. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional with a strong scientific foundation, sharp analytical thinking and the ambition to contribute beyond traditional administrative functions.

As part of the AIDD core team, you will work closely with scientific leads and ecosystem partners to coordinate research activities, support strategic projects and help shape partnerships. The Deputy Director will be responsible for programme administrative support as well as strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder engagement, and is expected to contribute meaningfully across these areas with a high degree of independence.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, translational research environment with intellectual curiosity, drive, and the ability to learn quickly.

Job Responsibilities:

· Partner with the management team to shape and implement AIDD's long-term strategy and annual workplans, including (but not limited to) resource allocation, programme tracking and strategic planning, developing systems and processes that enhance programme effectiveness

· Work alongside the management team and scientific and technical leads to translate high level strategic priorities into actionable milestones, align priorities and manage research and innovation deliverables, identifying opportunities for differentiation and value capture in AI/ML-enabled drug discovery

· Oversee the operational aspects of the programme including (but not limited to) budgets, documentation, logistics, and scheduling, while maintaining a systems-thinking approach

· Drive internal meetings, reporting, and cross-institution collaborations, ensuring projects stay on track and risks are identified and addressed early

· Ensures compliance with governance, internal policies and audit requirements

· Lead ecosystem mapping and identify opportunities to catalyse collaborations and investments

· Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across industry, academia, government and international collaborators, including preparing presentations and reports independently; represent AIDD at high-level stakeholder meetings and forums

· Oversee the administration of extramural funding, including designing and managing the application and review processes, coordinating disbursement, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements

· Track and coordinate reporting requirements for both internal and external funded projects, working closely with research performers and institutional administrators

Requirements:

· Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or other advanced degree in a relevant field such as bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, computational biology, or engineering; candidates with strong translational/industry experience and a Master's may also be considered

· At least 10-12 years of relevant work experience, including proven leadership in research management, operations and strategy roles; Experience in biotech/pharma innovation strongly preferred

· Strong understanding of the research ecosystems particularly in life sciences or biotech/pharma domains, with exposure to AI/ML in life sciences strongly preferred

· Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, and to translate between scientific, technical, and policy perspectives

· Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience with budgets, grants, and contracts

· Demonstrated experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, or other project management systems is an advantage

· Demonstrated project or programme coordination experience in research, consulting, or innovation-focused environments

· Experience in cloud computing (AWS/GCP) and software development is an advantage

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; strong writing ability is a must

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Proactive, intellectually curious and adaptable

The AI-driven Drug Discovery (AIDD) programme , a national initiative funded by the National Research Foundation and hosted by A*STAR, is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead its mission to transform drug discovery through AI and data science. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional with a strong scientific foundation, sharp analytical thinking and the ambition to contribute beyond traditional administrative functions.

As part of the AIDD core team, you will work closely with scientific leads and ecosystem partners to coordinate research activities, support strategic projects and help shape partnerships. The Deputy Director will be responsible for programme administrative support as well as strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder engagement, and is expected to contribute meaningfully across these areas with a high degree of independence.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, translational research environment with intellectual curiosity, drive, and the ability to learn quickly.

Job Responsibilities:

· Partner with the management team to shape and implement AIDD's long-term strategy and annual workplans, including (but not limited to) resource allocation, programme tracking and strategic planning, developing systems and processes that enhance programme effectiveness

· Work alongside the management team and scientific and technical leads to translate high level strategic priorities into actionable milestones, align priorities and manage research and innovation deliverables, identifying opportunities for differentiation and value capture in AI/ML-enabled drug discovery

· Oversee the operational aspects of the programme including (but not limited to) budgets, documentation, logistics, and scheduling, while maintaining a systems-thinking approach

· Drive internal meetings, reporting, and cross-institution collaborations, ensuring projects stay on track and risks are identified and addressed early

· Ensures compliance with governance, internal policies and audit requirements

· Lead ecosystem mapping and identify opportunities to catalyse collaborations and investments

· Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across industry, academia, government and international collaborators, including preparing presentations and reports independently; represent AIDD at high-level stakeholder meetings and forums

· Oversee the administration of extramural funding, including designing and managing the application and review processes, coordinating disbursement, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements

· Track and coordinate reporting requirements for both internal and external funded projects, working closely with research performers and institutional administrators

Requirements:

· Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or other advanced degree in a relevant field such as bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, computational biology, or engineering; candidates with strong translational/industry experience and a Master's may also be considered

· At least 10-12 years of relevant work experience, including proven leadership in research management, operations and strategy roles; Experience in biotech/pharma innovation strongly preferred

· Strong understanding of the research ecosystems particularly in life sciences or biotech/pharma domains, with exposure to AI/ML in life sciences strongly preferred

· Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, and to translate between scientific, technical, and policy perspectives

· Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience with budgets, grants, and contracts

· Demonstrated experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, or other project management systems is an advantage

· Demonstrated project or programme coordination experience in research, consulting, or innovation-focused environments

· Experience in cloud computing (AWS/GCP) and software development is an advantage

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; strong writing ability is a must

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Proactive, intellectually curious and adaptable

Job Summary:

The Research Officer will be part of a cardiovascular metabolic disorders research team reporting to the principal investigator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining mouse colonies and performing in vivo studies


• Conducting cell culture studies and molecular biology analyses


• Maintaining a small laboratory, including ordering supplies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent


• Experience in tissue specimen harvesting and handling, cell culture, and molecular biology


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

About the Position:

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced researcher to join our team.

Company information

Magnequench is the preferred magnetic solutions provider in the bonded NdFeB magnet industry manufacturing and selling magnetic powder and polymer bonded magnets throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Our products are used to provide high performance magnetics for automotive, media storage, appliance industries and various other industries. Recently MQ is expanding its product portfolio to include NdFeB sintered magnets. The Magnequench research and development team in Singapore is looking for a Research Scientist to join our team to develop high-performance NdFeB sintered magnets. Please see our website for additional information.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and execute R&D projects on NdFeB sintered magnets.
• Develop new magnet alloys, processes and products with minimal supervision.
• Provide tech support for sintered magnet mass production at Narva, Estonia.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering and R&D at manufacturing locations and regional sales managers.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of all relevant processing, test and analytical equipment.
• Provide technical supervision to associate scientists.
• Document all phases of assigned projects; write complete reports.
• Assist in preparing patent applications/publications/meeting presentations/knowledge notes.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace.
• Conduct other work as required in Materials and Magnetics Laboratories.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (preferred) or master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Physics, with thesis in permanent magnetic materials (preferred in NdFeB sintered magnets).
• 0-5 years of post-graduate research experience, preferably in NdFeB sintered magnets.
• Hands-on experimental skills in NdFeB sintered magnets fabrication technology.
• Knowledge of NdFeB permanent magnets and their processing-microstructure-property relationship.
• Ability to analyze and work through technical and/or scientific problems.
• Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing sites in Europe and Asia.
• Good communication and presentation skills (in English).
• Highly motivated, team player.

The selected candidate will be located in Singapore. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte. Ltd. ("CPR") was established in Singapore as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Chugai), a member of Roche group, in January 2012 and started operations on July 2, 2012. Located at Biopolis in Singapore, it aims to generate new antibody drugs based on Chugai's proprietary antibody engineering technologies, such as recycling antibody, sweeping antibody, bispecific antibody, various Fc engineered antibodies, cyclic peptides and other new antibody engineering technologies that are under development.

Position – Research Scientist in Mid-size Molecule Unit

CPR is seeking for a scientist with expertise in protein engineering. You will leverage your passion and creativity to lead mid-size molecule projects through the identification of drug candidates, collaborating with other multi-disciplinary teams to achieve a milestone of a project. The candidate will play a key role to drive our innovative drug discovery projects and cutting-edge technology development through the fusion of chemistry and biotechnology.

Job requirements

The applicant should be highly skilled in at least one of the following areas:

• Strong and proven expertise in structural biology, molecular biology, and chemical biology for protein structure/function investigation.
• Advance knowledge in protein, peptide, and/or antibody engineering, including but not limited to rational or random mutagenesis engineering approach.
• Expertise in protein biochemistry, protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Strong organizational skills to deal with large amounts of data and excellent communication and collaborative skills, as well as a team player mindset for working with cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and skill of high-throughput system, automation, and/or general scripting language is a plus but not a must.
• Knowledge and skill of cell biology, biophysics or immunology is a plus but not a must.

The applicant must have completed and be awarded with a relevant Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science/Biochemistry/Chemical Biology/Biotechnology/Information science with 3 years of working experience in a related field. In addition, the successful candidates must be able to demonstrate technical expertise in areas which may include molecular biology, cell biology, protein chemistry and protein engineering as evidenced by projects, presentations, or peer-reviewed scientific publications.

As frequent communication and liaison is expected between both the Singapore and Japan office, you should possess an excellent command of both spoken and written Japanese and English languages.

For more information regarding our Company, you may refer to our website at:

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified

Sea group is seeking research scientists to join Sea AI Lab (SAIL). SAIL focuses on fundamental research and application research on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which include deep learning, machine learning, computer vision, etc. The role of a research scientist is to design novel models and propose new general-purpose algorithms that help machines perceive, think, and act in the world. The ideal candidate should have an enthusiasm in advancing the understanding of intelligence and a passion for ambitious breakthroughs in AI. To learn more about our research and our lab, please visit
Job Description
Conduct cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, exploring fundamental research on machine learning systems, generative models including language models, AI for science and trustworthy AI.
Work with long-term research objectives while setting and achieving intermediate milestones.
Publish research work at leading AI conferences and journals that contribute to advancements of the field.
Contribute to group projects aligned with strategic priorities of Sea AI Lab.
Job Requirements
Research experience in AI within academic, industry or government settings, with primary emphasis on AI research.
Ph.D in computer science, statistics, mathematics or related fields.
First-author publications in top AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL etc) or journals (e.g., JMLR), or publications in prominent science journals (e.g., Cell, Nature, Science).
Proficiency in differentiable programming frameworks, JAX or Pytorch.
(Preferred) Research work that has influenced the AI community, demonstrated through citations, real-world applications or adoption in academic/industry projects.
(Preferred) Recognition through best paper awards or equivalent honors at top AI conferences.
(Preferred) Proven success in international academic competitions.
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Why should I Apply:
At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We build solutions that don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we fix problems at the source – source code, to be specific.
We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.
The Impact You Will Have:
Our research program aims to achieve automated software evolution via analysis, verification, and test generation. Applications of repair studied in the program will include security vulnerability repair, patch transplantation across versions of major software systems such as Linux, as well as the use of agentic workflows to automate software evolution.
You will work on pioneering projects that advance the application of AI and ML within the realm of software engineering. This role offers the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research, develop novel algorithms, and contribute to the development of software tools that enhance system performance, reliability, and flexibility.
On a daily basis, you will:
Define and execute research directions that pushes the state of the art AI4SE techniques
Lead research projects in integrating AI/ML techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality, testing, and software maintenance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, software engineers, and product managers, to translate research findings into practical applications.
Work on curation of large datasets, benchmarks across multiple SE problems and challenges
Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI/ML and software engineering to identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation.
Publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals, and present innovative work to the broader research community.
The skills you will demonstrate:
PhD (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
Strong research background in AI, ML, and/or SE with a solid publication record in A and A* level conferences/journals.
Minimum of 2 publications in top-tier conferences or journals. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a research setting.
Leadership experience working with junior researchers, senior researchers and other collaborators
Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts.
Experience in developing tools or frameworks that utilize AI/ML to enhance software development processes.
Experience with general-purpose languages, such as Java, C#, C/C++, Python, Rust
Experience with techniques for automated code generation, program verification, program synthesis, or software testing using AI/ML.
Strong knowledge in state-of-the-art research in ML for Software engineering, such as experience in Prompt Engineering, Agentic Systems, Chain of Thought applications
Nice to have:
Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, ECS, SNS, SQS, and RDS is an advantage
Experience using and configuring static analyzers as part of a research project
We Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Sonar, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the precise results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.
Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.
Why you will love it here:
Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness – and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). We believe that the best idea wins and everyone has a voice.
We believe that great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly and laid-back while still being passionate leaders in our domains. Our 550+ SonarSourcers from 33 different nationalities can relate!
We embrace work-life balance. It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is why we have a flexible work policy that includes remote and in-office hybrid work (minimum three days a week in the office - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday).
We have a growth mindset. We love to learn and believe that continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever‐changing industry, new skills are a must, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
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Company information

Magnequench is the preferred magnetic solutions provider in the bonded NdFeB magnet industry manufacturing and selling magnetic powder and polymer bonded magnets throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Our products are used to provide high performance magnetics for automotive, media storage, appliance industries and various other industries. Recently MQ is expanding its product portfolio to include NdFeB sintered magnets. The Magnequench research and development team in Singapore is looking for a Research Scientist to join our team to develop high-performance NdFeB sintered magnets. Please see our website for additional information.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and execute R&D projects on NdFeB sintered magnets.
• Develop new magnet alloys, processes and products with minimal supervision.
• Provide tech support for sintered magnet mass production at Narva, Estonia.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering and R&D at manufacturing locations and regional sales managers.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of all relevant processing, test and analytical equipment.
• Provide technical supervision to associate scientists.
• Document all phases of assigned projects; write complete reports.
• Assist in preparing patent applications/publications/meeting presentations/knowledge notes.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace.
• Conduct other work as required in Materials and Magnetics Laboratories.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree (preferred) or master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Physics, with thesis in permanent magnetic materials (preferred in NdFeB sintered magnets).
• 0-5 years of post-graduate research experience, preferably in NdFeB sintered magnets.
• Hands-on experimental skills in NdFeB sintered magnets fabrication technology.
• Knowledge of NdFeB permanent magnets and their processing-microstructure-property relationship.
• Ability to analyze and work through technical and/or scientific problems.
• Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing sites in Europe and Asia.
• Good communication and presentation skills (in English).
• Highly motivated, team player.

The selected candidate will be located in Singapore. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Only short-listed candidates will be notified.