The mRNA Foundry is a nationally funded programme which aims to build mRNA manufacturing capabilities to support public and private sector R&D capabilities towards clinical applications and pandemic preparedness.
Key Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the execution of the programme and delivery of strategic objectives and plans of the Foundry to achieve the core missions.
- To lead an integrated and diverse PD team from upstream production, downstream purification, formulation, and scale-up & analytical disciplines for mRNA drug substance and drug product manufacturing
- To lead day-to-day operations, manage and develop mRNA Foundry team.
- To oversee technology transfer processes to/from internal and external manufacturing teams
- To actively identify and collaborate to innovate and optimise platform performance.
- To ensure the timely delivery of core projects
Requirements:
- PhD with more than 12 years of relevant working/industry experience preferably with a background in mRNA, molecular biology and/or formulation.
- Experience in manufacturing, QC and GLP/GMP settings.
- Extensive technical experience in the scale-up and process analytics for mRNA production & formulation.
- Familiar with the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in leading a project team to successfully deliver goals.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good understanding, innovative mindset and keen eye for industry needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to think ahead to plan and execute with team.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
