Helix Immersion Programme (HIP) C-Suite Track

Objective

Helix Immersion Programme (HIP) is a 12 months, full time on-the-job training fellowship programme for biomedical research and academic professionals looking to grow their careers in the life science industry. Nurture and equip talent with industrially relevant skills and building technical-business bilingualism. Under HIP, the C-suite programme is coordinated with NHIC. 

Through this programme, you can look forward to applying and developing your scientific expertise beyond academia, be exposed to a range of productisation cycles in the industry, and gain a deeper appreciation of biomedical innovation.

• For this C-suite programme, interested candidates must find roles that specifically mention NHIC collaboration for “C-suite track”.
• Those roles that do not mention “C-suite track” are not part of the HIP C-suite track, but part of the regular HIP and interested candidates will have to liaise directly with SG Innovate for it. 

Explore roles available with our partner companies in a variety of domains. Currently, one C-suite role is available under Project Manager – Drug Discovery & Early Development (C-suite Track, TIBS x NHIC). Please check the website periodically for new roles.

Objectives of HIP C-Suite Track

Encouraging entrepreneurship and developing C-suite talents

• C-suite talents with tri-competent capabilities (clinical, technical and commercial) to support the commercialization of biomedical research and bring nascent technologies to market.

Addressing C-suite talent shortage

• Ecosystem stakeholders and reports have highlighted a lack of C-suite talent. As Singapore biomedtech companies continue to attract qualified experienced talent, we must also ensure a pipeline of such talent is built.

Funding Details

Monthly Stipend and Traineeship Award in the aggregate amount of up to $7,000 per month.

Trainees are expected to spinoff / incorporate a startup within 1 year or join the Appointed Organisation (AO).

Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates should fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• Singaporean/ PR; and
• Individual who demonstrates significant expertise in the technical/clinical degrees (e.g. Masters, Ph.D, MD, MBBS) coupled with passion and commitment to becoming a C-level executive or founding member of a spinoff biomedtech company; or
• Individual who does not have a Masters/ PhD in life science but demonstrates entrepreneurial experience or potential in business or finance may be considered on case-by-case basis.

Submission

1. Interested candidates can access the link here (internet accessible link) to see the various roles available before applying for a specific role in the HIP by submitting their CVs online. Please only click on roles that specifically mention NHIC collaboration for “C-suite track”.
2. SGInnovate and the HIP industry partners will shortlist candidates for interviews based on the CVs submitted. 
3. Shortlisted candidates will then be co-interviewed by SGInnovate and the industry partners for the final selection and placement of the trainee.  

Contact person

NHIC contact Lead for talent development

Dr Kirthika Senthil Kumar

Email:  kirthika.senthil@nhic.cris.sg

Additional Information

Please look at the slide deck or the website here for more information.