Darren Poh

Biotechnologist at Sanofi Modulus Singapore | All things with science and technology

Singapore, Singapore

About

Greetings! Passionate about biotechnology and the role it plays in bringing life-saving medicines to patients. Currently working on the manufacturing floor in biopharmaceuticals, where I get to see firsthand how precision, compliance, and teamwork turn science into reality. What I do: 1. Work in GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring every batch meets rigorous quality and regulatory standards 2. Contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) improvement initiatives (previously at Amgen Singapore Manufacturing) 3. Technical expertise in cell & tissue engineering and research. Background: 1. Led projects in the Singapore Army, which taught me a lot about accountability and execution 2. Hands-on experience across GMP manufacturing, process optimization, and quality systems What I'm interested in: To grow my expertise across the biopharmaceutical industry, whether that's deepening my manufacturing knowledge or exploring adjacent areas like bioprocessing and quality assurance. Always keen to learn from others in the space and tackle new challenges. Let's connect if you work in biotech, manufacturing, or drug development! Technical Skills: GMP Manufacturing | Cell & Tissue Engineering | Research & Development | Process Improvement | Regulatory Compliance

Experience

  • Biotechnologist at Sanofi
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Commissioning and Qualification Activities, Operational Readiness: perform and execute commissioning activities for manufacturing equipment and systems. Support documentation readiness for procedures, risk assessment and other training documents for the manufacturing equipment and systems. Tech Transfer cGMP Manufacturing Operations: Perform and participate in Engineering Runs and other Product Validation Runs

  • Associate Specialist Engineering Intern at MSD
    Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr

    Maintenance associate assisting maintenance team to complete planned work assignments timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily. Key responsibilities: • Contractor & Vendor management for IPT operations (Qualification, Monitoring and Documentations) • Support maintenance inventory management (Spare parts management of equipment instrument) • Support quality system improvement program (QSIP) roll out initiatives such as SOP, Work Instructions, PM program, etc • Support cGMP supplier qualification process • Support productivity review and improvement projects • Support equipment change control as part of equipment change management

  • Army Officer at Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
    Jul 2021 - May 2022 · 11 mos

    Trainer and Leadership positions. Primary role was to draft new lesson plans and Standard Operating Procedures for new project and training which I executed afterwards. Other notable achievements. 1. Being responsible for the training, morale and discipline of my subordinates 2. Administrative work 3. Involved in National Operations

  • Student Intern at Amgen
    Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 · 9 mos

    Worked on 2 projects listed below 1. Restructuring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for New Product Introduction and improvement of SOPs. 2. Alarm Rationalisation for nuisance alarms in a Single-Use Biotechnology Plant. This internship experience has been fruitful and enriching as I have developed and strengthen my teamwork and communication. Additionally, 8 months spent observing the day to day operations on the manufacturing floor has reinforced my knowledge in upstream and downstream processes in a biopharmaceutical plant.