Scientist Entrepreneur (BioTech)

Overview

Scientist entrepreneurs are innovators who use research to launch startups, turning lab discoveries into innovative healthcare solutions that help people.

Description

Create biotech solutions to solve unaddressed medical problems.
Lead product development from initial idea to a working model.
Manage business operations, including strategy, funding, and company growth.
Bring biotech innovations to the market.

Entry requirements

A PhD or Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or similar fields is required.
You'll also need research experience, the ability to turn scientific findings into practical products, and knowledge of business operations.

Salary

$5,750 – 7,500

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Scientist entrepreneurs blend scientific expertise with business aptitude, transforming lab discoveries into market-ready solutions.

What to expect

You'll be collaborating with investors, clinicians, and fellow scientists, all with different views. So be curious and don’t be afraid to take risks.

Soft
skills

Innovation & Creativity

Think creatively and identify new opportunities and solutions.

Strategic Thinking

Align scientific innovation with market needs, business models, and growth opportunities.

Communication

Able to communicate complex scientific ideas clearly to investors, partners, and stakeholders.

Scientific Research

Ability to conduct experiments and investigations to generate data that can drive biotech innovations.

Product Development

Ability to turn lab findings into practical healthcare solutions.

Business Planning

Able to develop strategies, budgets, and plans into successful startup companies.

Hard
skills

"Our meaning is to bring what we do inside the lab, translate it, and make it useful to others."

Dr Sarah Ho

SGInnovate

Frequently asked questions

Not necessarily, but learning about entrepreneurship, fundraising, and regulatory requirements is important. Many scientists will partner with business co-founders or take business courses.

Challenges include long development timelines, complex requirements, obtaining investments, and transforming laboratory findings into market-ready products.