I am a research-focused biopharma scientist with hands-on experience in GMP-compliant nanoparticle formulation, regulatory liaison, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with academia, industry, and government partners. I enjoy mentoring others, driving venture design, and translating lab innovations into translational therapeutics. Currently, I work at NUS Drum Lab, where I lead and support projects spanning formulation development, regulatory alignment, and grant writing, while coordinating with stakeholders and industry partners.

Hrucha Shielesh Damle

I am a research-focused biopharma scientist with hands-on experience in GMP-compliant nanoparticle formulation, regulatory liaison, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with academia, industry, and government partners. I enjoy mentoring others, driving venture design, and translating lab innovations into translational therapeutics. Currently, I work at NUS Drum Lab, where I lead and support projects spanning formulation development, regulatory alignment, and grant writing, while coordinating with stakeholders and industry partners.

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I am a research-focused biopharma scientist with hands-on experience in GMP-compliant nanoparticle formulation, regulatory liaison, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with academia, industry, and government partners. I enjoy mentoring others, driving venture design, and translating lab innovations into translational therapeutics. Currently, I work at NUS Drum Lab, where I lead and support projects spanning formulation development, regulatory alignment, and grant writing, while coordinating with stakeholders and industry partners.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Research Assistant at Drum Lab, Department of Medicine, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
July 1, 2023 - November 28, 2025
Independently produced gram-level iron-encapsulated nanoparticles for GMP-compliant anemia treatment; contributed to GMP facility setup, SOP development, and clinical grant writing; co-authored manuscripts on oral biologic delivery for gastric cancer and a chapter in the Proceedings in Technology Transfer; managed industrial research projects leveraging thermostable exoshell folding technology; supported venture design activities with SMART; RCULA-certified and progressing BSL-3 certification; served as assistant team head for procurement, equipment maintenance and safety; mentored junior college, Master’s students, and new hires.
Biopharma Intern Scientist at Roquette Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Developed five modified biologic formulations using plant-based excipients to improve conformational and colloidal stability with HP-SEC; conducted eight stress-stability trials on two polysorbate excipients to assess degradation, interactions and protective effects using HPLC; cultured and maintained three suspension cell lines for antibody drug purification.
Biopharma Intern Scientist at Roquette Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Developed 5 modified biologic formulations using plant-based excipients to improve conformational and colloidal stability (HP-SEC); conducted 8 stress stability trials on polysorbate excipients to assess degradation, interactions and protective effects (HPLC); cultured and maintained 3 suspension cell lines for antibody drug purification.
Undergraduate Student Researcher at Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
April 30, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Investigated the differentiation and spatial occupancy of two patient-derived iPSC lines to study causes behind Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome (BAMS); conducted IHC, CellTitreGlo and migration assays to assess hESCs proliferation and differentiation potential.
Undergraduate Student Researcher at Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Investigated differentiation and spatial occupancy of 2 patient-derived iPSC lines in Dr. Xue Shifeng's lab to study Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome (BAMS); conducted IHC, CellTitreGlo and migration assays to assess hESCs proliferation and differentiation potential.
Temporary Customer Service Officer at Tele-Centre Services Pte Ltd
July 31, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Provided excellent customer service in handling general and health inquiries for national COVID-19 Emergency Line; Managed high-pressure ambulance line calls with professionalism.
Temporary Customer Service Officer at Tele-Centre Services Pte Ltd
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Provided customer service for national COVID-19 Emergency Line; managed high-pressure ambulance line calls with professionalism.
Customer Service Officer at Tele-Centre Services Pte Ltd
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Provided excellent customer service in handling general and health inquiries for national COVID-19 Emergency Line (EL); managed high-pressure ambulance line calls with professionalism.
Student Intern at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Shadowed a senior anesthetist; gained first-hand exposure to ICU operations and PACE Clinic.
Student Intern at Tan Tock Seng Hospital
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Shadowed a senior anesthetist; gained first-hand exposure to Intensive Care Unit operations and PACE Clinic.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) with a second major in Psychology at National University of Singapore
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
E-Winter Programme: Microbial Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at National Yang Ming University (NYMU), Taiwan
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) with a second major in Psychology at National University of Singapore (NUS)
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
E-Winter Programme: Microbial Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at National Yang Ming University (NYMU)
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) with a second major in Psychology at National University of Singapore (NUS)
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
E-Winter Programme: Microbial Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at National Yang Ming University (NYMU)
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

RCULA certification
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
BSL-3 certification in progress
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
RCULA-certified
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
BSL-3 certification (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
RCULA-certified
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
BSL-3 certification in progress
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education