Job Description

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join the team in creating impact and long-term value for our organisation, the companies we invest in, and the communities we work with. We welcome a strong team player to be part of a collaborative team culture that values curiosity, candour, and contrarian thinking.Internship Objectives

• Stimulate interest in communicating life sciences
• Encourage a communications career in an R&D environment
• Provide hands-on job training (e.g., copywriting, graphic design, social media management)
• Create opportunities to meet and exchange with a wider marketing community

What to Expect

• Applications of digital marketing for TLA and TLL corporate brand; ad hoc for spin-off companies
• Marketing execution of communications plans e.g., social media content management, media liaison
• Nuances for institutional brand management strategies and execution
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic start-up environment

Internship Duration

• Full-time, July - December 2022 (6 months), monthly stipend provided.

Profile Required

• Pursuing degree in mass communications or related field. Students in final or penultimate year.
• Working knowledge of publicity, marketing and communications.
• Strong interest in community and public engagement.
• Some educational background in biology.

Selection CriteriaApplication should include all of the following to be considered

• In 300 words, describe what life sciences mean to you.
• In 300 words, describe your career interests and aspirations.
• Have you participated in business-related competitions, internships and project work? Elaborate.
• Please provide writing samples, design portfolio, film records, where applicable.

About Temasek Lifesciences Accelerator ("TLA")Established in 2016, Temasek Lifesciences Accelerator (TLA) is the first private Singapore-based biotech and agri-tech incubator that aims to nurture and grow disruptive life science innovations into early-stage companies with the vision of becoming tomorrow's champion.A joint venture between Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and Vertex Holdings, TLA's distinctive differentiation lies in its unique sectoral focus in Agri-Food Technology, Industrial & Synthetic Biology, as well as Human & Veterinary Sciences.With the aim to incubate, nurture and grow life sciences innovations into early-stage companies within its go-to life sciences incubator, TLA has the scientific infrastructure for rapid test bedding, as well as experienced mentors to help start-ups succeed in Asia. TLA is also a licensed venture capital fund manager that has the capacity to make pre-seed, seed and series A investments through The Life Sciences Innovation Fund (TLIF).For more information, please visit www.tla.com.sg.Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 monthsSalary: $600.00 - $1,000.00 per monthSchedule:

• Monday to Friday