Singapore, Singapore
Exploring Innovative Technologies in Cell Therapy Applications. Committed to advancing research and collaboration, connect to discuss on how we can push the boundaries in cell therapy for transformative breakthroughs!
• Spearhead Commercialization of Technology, R&D strategy and product roadmap for scalable, xeno-free cell culture media tailored for cell therapy applications • Lead technical teams in media formulation, validation, and regulatory preparation (e.g., ISO, DMF filing) • Oversee strategic alignment between research, product development, and commercialization milestones • Drive and Execute co-development collaborations with internal and external academic and industrial partners • Identify and evaluate new technology opportunities, including in-licensing and platform integration • Support team with high-level strategic decisions related to product-market fit and tech scalability
A. Strategic Planning and Business Development for Start-Ups • Formulate clear and actionable strategic goals and objectives. • Develop strategic initiatives and action plans to achieve organizational objectives. • Identify and assess risks associated with strategic initiatives. • Develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential negative impacts. • Communicate the strategic vision and goals to all levels of the organization. • Prepare action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects • Meet operation deadlines within the group B. Establish Strategic Partnerships and Alliances with Cross-functional Teams • Align business development plans with overall company goals. • Developed and nurtured relationships with 5+ external stakeholders, both international and local, to enhance strategic opportunities and research collaborations. • Negotiated and executed strategic partnerships with 3+ biotechs for the organization’s success. • Establish project collaborations and license innovative technologies. C. Brand Communications • Formulate brand positioning, messaging, and differentiation strategies. • Manage the evolution of the brand to stay relevant in the market. • Develop and execute integrated brand communication plans to increase brand awareness. • Identify opportunities for brand promotion through events, partnerships, and sponsorships. • Established digital media channel from scratch to 500+ followers and 50K+ impressions. D. Market Analysis, Research and Plan • Develop a deep understanding of the target audience and market dynamics. • Conduct thorough market research to identify potential business opportunities and market trends. • Analyze competitors and industry trends to stay ahead of market changes. • Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on market findings
PhD candidate in Prof. Jonathan LOH Yuin-Han's Lab in IMCB, A*STAR. Interested in understanding dynamics in cell fate and status through lineage tracing, clonal tracking and single-cell technologies. A. Produced the Digital Project: “SG55: 55 Scientists, One Voice, One Target, Fight COVID-19, We Will Get There”, with Prof. Jonathan LOH (2020) B. Produced the Digital Collage Project "#IMCBlovesSTRONGHOLD", with Prof. Jonathan LOH (2021) C. Emcee for A*CGT Symposium 2022 Pre-event Workshop (Cell Therapy and Manufacturing Workshop) (2022, 100+ attendees) D. Secretary for A*CGT Symposium (2022, virtual, 300+ attendees) E. IMCB Representative/Host for Overseas Visits from Seoul National University, and University of Hong Kong (2023, 10+ attendees) F. Involved as Collaborator in OF-YIRG grant (2022-2023) G. Grants Writing, including OF-IRG, IAF-ICPs and IAF-PP (2022-2023) H. 3rd Prize, 3 Minute Thesis, Science Pitch Day 2023 from Department of Physiology, YLLSoM, NUS (2023 May) I. Emcee for A*CGT Mini-Symposium 2023 (2023 May, 150+ attendees) J. Filed Tech Disclosure for "The Development of Optimized Media Formulation for Enhanced in vitro Differentiation of hPSCs into Erythroids" (2023)
A. Planned and Hosted the Monthly CBT Huddle or Retreat (100+ attendees) B. Organized Divisional/IMCB-wide Events, such as Seminars and Workshops (virtual and on-site) Under the leadership of Prof. Jonathan LOH Yuin-Han
A. On-Boarding of the New Workflow AMT Resolute 2.0 Assay in SDL@Nanos B. Planning of Clinical Validations (Limit of Detection Study, Precision Study of Reproducibility and Repeatability, Accuracy Study, and Variability Study with different brands of UTMs) C. Statistical Analysis for Resolute 2.0 performance for all validation studies D. Reported to Clinical Director, Laboratory Director, and Lead of Quality Assurance
Trouble-shooting for samples with invalid and inconclusive result detected the SDL@Nanos, the high throughput SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing facility, including check of sample volumes, identification of signal (true specific amplification or non-specific amplification from the detection kit), pattern spotting for invalid samples on qPCR plates.
Provide Secretarial Assistance to Project Directors, Prof. Jonathan LOH and Dr. NG Shiyan A. Manage Meeting Schedules and Invitee Lists B. Minutes taking for Operations Meetings on Confluence C. Digital Project Producer of “SDL@Nanos Christmas Project”
Research Project on Epigenetics under the supervision of Professor Danny LEUNG The Elucidation of the Cis-Regulatory Role of the Insertionally Polymorphic Endogenous Retroviruses in mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Published in Nature Communications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-26630-z
Division of Life Science, with Dr. Melody LEUNG SISP 1110 Fundamentals of Neuroscience B808 Animal Physiology
This internship familiarizes me with the industry of luxury brand and public relations. It provides me opportunities to meet the media and organize large scale events, which trains my confidence and communication skills when I am facing a lot of people.