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.
Internship duration: Jul – Dec 2022 (Full-Time, 5 days a week)
As an intern at TLA, you will apply knowledge of life sciences to understand and evaluate innovations from agri-food technology, industrial & synthetic biology, and human & veterinary sciences. You will work closely with and learn from experienced leaders. You will also have the opportunity to meet founders of start-ups and collaborate with various teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operations as well as the challenges that these early-stage firms may face.
Job Responsibilities
Interns will work on the following related to life sciences innovations:
- Business strategy planning, investment evaluation & structuring – Deal assessments and due diligence
- Research – Economic, markets, sectors, peer groups
- Analysis – Quantitative & qualitative
- Modelling – Financial, operational
Profile Required
- Student in their penultimate or final year pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Life sciences or Biosciences
- Educational background in biology
- Demonstrate an interest in venture capital, investment, and/or entrepreneurship
- Self-motivated, innovative, driven and high energy
- Intellectually curious and rigorous thinker
- Analytical and strong in multi-disciplinary problem solving
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