About TIBS
Trinity Innovation Bioventure Singapore (TIBS) is a licenced VC fund in Singapore, dedicated to investing in biomedical innovations. As an investor, TIBS supports passionate scientists and entrepreneurs in transforming ground-breaking scientific research into successful corporate ventures. By partnering closely with scientists and entrepreneurs, TIBS aims to advance innovations into novel drugs that address unmet medical needs.
About Helix C-Suite Track Program
Helix C-Suite Track Program is defined to encourage entrepreneurship and developing C-suite talents in Singapore, targeting the talents with competent capabilities in clinical, technical and commercial, supporting the commercialisation of biomedical research and bringing nascent technologies to the market.
Sponsored by SG Innovate, TIBS will mentor the venture partner for 12 months to build the new Biotech company to translate Singapore-based science into industrialization. The venture partner will be governed by the Helix C-Suite Track program while day-to-day work with TIBS. Employment will be full time under Helix Programm during the first 12 months. More details can be found at: https://www.sginnovate.com/apprenticeship/helix-programme
Job Summary:
We are looking for Venture Partners to build Biotech NewCo in Singapore. The Venture Partner will be working with TIBS global investment team to identify and develop the incubation opportunities for novel drug discovery and development. The objective is to work closely with scientific researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders to transform scientific breakthroughs into globally competitive biotech companies. This role requires a combination of drug discovery knowledge and business skills to support early-stage companies in building a strong foundation for growth.
Venture Partners for incubation will participate in the new company that they created and serve as Founder/Co-founders/Executive/Management team members.
Venture Partner in residency is the preferred model. Other flexible model is subjected to discussion.
Job Description
- Source the investment opportunities to translate breakthrough science into a corporate venture
- Lead or support new venture building including research plan, budget forecast, market landscape analysis, team recruiting and risk control plan. Work as a project lead to develop a comprehensive Business Proposal (BP) for the incubation project in Singapore. The BP shall include but not limited to:
- Initial scientific design with strategy of target/modality selection
- Methodology and roadmap to reduce the scientific risk
- Market and commercial analysis for the new drug and/or platform
- Valuation of the NewCo, financial forecast and cash planning
- Team structure design and source of the talents
- Others as required
- Conduct pre-incubation market research to understand the demand, competition, and feasibility of new ventures
- Lead the venture building projects and support the potential collaborations with global research institutes and other partners
- Lead fundraising activities for the incubation projects
· Passionate to build world-class biotech venture in Singapore, great strategic thinking with long-term vision.
· Highly committed to driving the venture-building process and demonstrating the ability to take critical positions in the NewCo.
· Good sense of entrepreneurship, open for change, able to handle pressure.
· Education: Advanced degree in biomedical field (e.g., Biology, Medicine, MD).
· Experience: 10+ years in biotech startups, research institutes, or a similar field.
· Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of Biotech operations, drug discovery protocol, and the biotech startup landscape.
· Financial Skills: Basic Financial knowledge.
· Others: Good interpersonal skills, and ability to persuade, negotiate and influence
We are looking for post-graduate students to join our internship program. Our interns will be participating in professional topics such as industry research, project and technology evaluation, and have the opportunity to understand the complex strategic and operation considerations involved from project mining to post-investment management.
Every intern will be assigned to an investment manager for a 1-to-1 mentorship with learning and development plans to help each intern gain the relevant knowledge involved in the translation of biological insights to biotech company creation.
1. Post-graduate students possessing a BSc. Degree in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine or related field
2. Good understanding of relevant biotechnologies and applications
3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
4. Positive attitude and willingness to learn
5. Proactive and responsive in delivering high-quality works that support the team and the company
6. Good personality and good communication skills in English and Chinese
