About the Role This is a senior individual contributor and people-leader role reporting directly to the Research & Technology Director. You will lead multiple innovation programmes, translate strategic objectives into experimental workstreams, and mentor a team of scientists — all while driving sustainable, commercially relevant research aligned with global goals. If you thrive at the intersection of deep scientific expertise and cross-functional leadership, this role was built for you. Role Details • Remuneration Package: Up to $7,500 + Transport Allowances $200 • Annual Bonus: AWS + Company Variable and Performance Bonus • Location: Jurong Island, Singapore (Company transport provided at designated point) • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time • Exposure: Regional and global project collaboration Key Responsibilities: • Lead R&D Programmes — Direct experimental research to develop new and existing products that address real market and customer needs • Drive Scientific Excellence — Design, execute, and oversee laboratory experiments and plant trials with rigour and precision • Translate Strategy into Action — Convert business objectives into clear, actionable research plans with well-managed timelines and resources • Mentor & Develop — Coach and guide scientists through technical challenges, feedback, and performance development • Collaborate Cross-Functionally — Partner with commercial, regulatory, and operations teams to support product scale-up, launch, and lifecycle management • Communicate with Impact — Present technical findings confidently to internal stakeholders, customers, and industry audiences • Identify New Opportunities — Proactively spot gaps for new research directions, product innovations, and process improvements • Champion Compliance & Safety — Uphold the highest safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all lab and pilot-scale activities • Foster a Great Team Culture — Act as a senior role model, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and knowledge sharing within the R&D team Key Requirements: • PhD in Organic Chemistry (with a focus on carbohydrate or related synthesis) • Minimum 3 years of post-doctoral or relevant industry experience • Track record of scientific publications, ideally with translation into industrially relevant applications • Experience setting up a synthesis laboratory from the ground up • Familiarity with building business cases for CAPEX submissions • Knowledge of IP, regulatory frameworks, and product development processes • Understanding of market trends in specialty or sustainable chemistry • Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional, cross-regional teams in a matrixed environment • Strong project management skills — able to run multiple complex programmes simultaneously Ready to Lead the Science of Tomorrow? Submit your CV in MS Word format to weiyan@triton-ai.com We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Reg No. R1983718 | Triton AI Pte Ltd | Licence No. 21C0661