AVP

• Apr 2023 - Present

At Xora Innovation, we invest in disruptive, world-changing deep tech ventures. Working alongside ambitious founders, we leverage Singapore science & technology and global networks to accelerate the path to market for our portfolio of Seed and Series A stage ventures. Xora Innovation is an early stage, deep tech investment platform of Temasek.

Senior Associate

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

Associate

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

Senior Manager, Business Development

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

• Support spin-out of therapeutic platform (raised $6m Seed) • Conduct commercial due diligence for in/out-licensing opportunities • Set up partnership agreements for pipeline programs • July 2020 - March 2023: Full-time secondment to Xora Innovation

Manager, Business Development

• Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

Scientific Project Lead

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

• Lead a discovery program (exited to pharma in a deal worth >$100m) • Direct internal/external workstreams to reach milestones and develop commercial strategy

Consulting Lead

• Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

• Manage consulting projects by working with technical consultants in the BCS community • Conduct business development for BCS consulting services • Foster growth of Singapore's biotech ecosystem • Manage consulting projects by working with technical consultants in the BCS community • Conduct business development for BCS consulting services • Foster growth of Singapore's biotech ecosystem

Strategy Consultant

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

• Facilitate strategic partnership opportunities • Support CEO and CSO in technology evaluation, due diligence and stakeholder outreach

Strategy Analyst

• Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

• Identify market opportunities for pipeline expansion • Develop R&D strategy to meet corporate milestones • Work collaboratively with science and business teams to bridge gaps in knowledge • Conduct diligence for stakeholder outreach and engagement

Technical Consultant

• Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

• Assisted with the preparation of regulatory documents for submission to FDA • Canvassed literature to summarize state-of-the-art in bone tissue engineering • Provided feedback to ongoing pipeline projects

Peer Reviewer

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2017

Scientific Reports is an online, open access journal from the publishers of Nature. We publish scientifically valid primary research from all areas of the natural and clinical sciences. Scientific Reports is an online, open access journal from the publishers of Nature. We publish scientifically valid primary research from all areas of the natural and clinical sciences.

Ph.D. Candidate

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2017

• Designed novel methods for engineering cartilage from human stem cells • Investigated fates of native and engineered cartilage in small animals • Critically reviewed literature for osteochondral tissue engineering

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

• Facilitated the conduct of classes and graded homework for up to 80 students • Clarified important concepts and encouraged students to think analytically • Nominated for Graduate Teaching Award

Graduate Intern

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

• Assisted CEO and VP with literature review of prior art • Conducted patent and market research • Assisted CEO and VP with literature review of prior art • Conducted patent and market research

Research Officer, Bioprocessing Technology Institute

• Jun 2011 - May 2012

• Investigated the growth of human stem cells on microcarriers for expansion to clinical scale • Optimized serum-free media formulation for potency and cost-efficiency • Managed lab inventory and ensured that supplies were well stocked • Assisted with peer review of scientific publications • Investigated the growth of human stem cells on microcarriers for expansion to clinical scale • Optimized serum-free media formulation for potency and cost-efficiency • Managed lab inventory and ensured that supplies were well stocked • Assisted with peer review of scientific publications

Research Intern, Bioprocessing Technology Institute

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

• Assisted with investigation of a novel method for stem cells purification • Performed experiments and compiled data for supervisor • Assisted with investigation of a novel method for stem cells purification • Performed experiments and compiled data for supervisor

Section Commander, 41st Battalion Singapore Armored Regiment

• Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

• Infantry training for 10 months prior to appointment • Led training activities for up to 30 soldiers • Infantry training for 10 months prior to appointment • Led training activities for up to 30 soldiers