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We aim to continuously generate groundbreaking drug candidates that can transform patient care, while contributing to Singapore’s science ecosystem. This requires more than operational excellence – it demands a culture that empowers both ideation and action, where curiosity thrives and high-quality ideas can become reality.

That’s why we encourage open dialogue and initiative at every level, bringing diverse perspectives together to unlock fresh ideas. Great breakthroughs can come from anyone , anywhere – when every voice is heard, innovation can flourish!

Drug discovery is exciting and deeply rewarding – we have the potential to change patients’ live and shape the future of science! Yet the real impact can take years to unfold and is not always visible day to day. Therefore, we are also building a culture that celebrates the small wins while staying focused on the bigger, long-term journey. This is what keeps us motivated and makes us find meaning in our work.

We encourage innovation by sparking curiosity – about science, people, and ideas. We encourage teams to explore research from both inside and outside the organization, listen to diverse perspectives, and challenge existing thinking to let new ideas take shape.

Innovation also requires action, as much as imagination. We actively create space for continuous testing, learning and improvement, while promoting collaboration across disciplines. By openly sharing feedback and building on each other’s ideas, we can turn concepts into real breakthroughs.

Leadership drives this culture by setting clear priorities and showing where ideas can make the greatest impact. We also build strong networks with the wider scientific community to bring in new insights. By encouraging experimentation and creating room for creativity, we shape an environment where innovation thrives.

Research success isn’t just about generating ideas – it’s also about how quickly and decisively we test and act on the most promising ones, whether they originate internally or externally. We cultivate an environment that supports fast decision-making and timely testing, enabling progress to move forward with urgency and purpose.

But speed alone is not enough. In life sciences, success depends on rigorous experimental design, precise execution and attention to detail – from sample selection to measurement accuracy. It’s the professionalism and ownership of our teams that ensure ideas are refined with confidence so we can make a real impact with our research.

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