Christina Sunil

Master’s in Biomedical Engineering Location: Singapore Years of Experience: 2 years Expertise: Targeted Drug delivery; Immunotherapy; Translational Research; Medical Affairs

Research Assistant · NTU

2+ years New mentor Career

About the Mentor

Christina is a dynamic biomedical professional with an advanced educational foundation, holding a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from VIT. Christina bridges the vital gap between cutting-edge scientific innovation and commercial healthcare applications. With a career spanning high-impact translational research and corporate medical affairs at global giants like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Christina possesses unique cross-functional expertise. Currently serving as an Associate Researcher at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Christina is deeply passionate about leveraging science, lab automation, and oncology insights to drive real-world patient outcomes.

Core Industry Expertise

Medical Affairs & Communications

Proven experience as an Associate Medical Writer (Nucleus Global / Inizio) and Regional Medical Affairs Intern (GSK), managing scientific communications and capability building across 18 countries.

On-Field MSL Execution

Hands-on training as a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) in Malaysia, specializing in Key Opinion Leader (KOL) mapping, clinical insight gathering, and healthcare professional (HCP) engagement.

Biomaterials & Drug Delivery

Deep technical expertise in 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering (lung vascular scaffolds), and synthesizing chitosan-coated nanoparticles for targeted, controlled drug release

MedTech Analytics

Early-stage experience as a MedTech Analyst, evaluating remote patient-doctor monitoring interfaces and vital screening devices

Advanced Biologics & Genetic Engineering

Practical mastery in developing isogenic cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology and molecular cloning at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology

Mentorship Focus Areas

Transitioning from Academia to Industry

Helping life sciences and engineering students pivot seamlessly from academic labs into corporate roles, such as Medical Affairs, Medical Writing, and Field MSL tracks

Mastering High-Demand Technical Niches

Providing guidance on career pathways within high-growth domains like CRISPR technology, Lab Automation, Target Drug Delivery, and Oncology Medical Communications

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management

Coaching mentees on how to effectively communicate complex translational research data into actionable insights for diverse, cross-geographic corporate stakeholders.

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