Deputy Director, Electronics Industry Cluster, Innovation

4 weeks ago


Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Full time

Job Description:

  • Engage with companies to understand their businesses, product/service offerings & technology needs
  • Engage with Singapore's scientific units to understand their capabilities and relevance to companies
  • 'Match make' companies and researchers'/research units in A.Star, to bring in new investments, products, and jobs to Singapore's economy.
  • Promote technology commercialization and transfer from A.STAR Research Institutes to the industry.
  • Work closely with industries to market the portfolio and research capabilities through licensing, collaboration and facilitate the technology transfer as needed.
  • Provide inputs into operational plans for core sub-function in support of the organization's strategies.
  • Independently translates technical facts, practices and policies into management terms to facilitate decision-making and occasionally convinces others where strong interests exists to adopt new concepts and approaches.
  • Analyses problems and modifies existing processes across function/sub-function, expected to adapt ready solutions to improve overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Deploys and positions officers in roles that develop them and enhance team effectiveness.
  • Builds morale within the team and instils a purpose of unity, purpose and belonging.
  • Sees possible future developments in the organization and takes this into consideration when planning longer term goals and strategies.
  • Demonstrates decisiveness and willingness to take calculated risk when necessary.
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for team's action and decision.

Requirements:

  • Master's or PhD (preferred) in Electrical/Electronic/Materials/Engineering Science or equivalent.
  • At least 10 years of industry experience, with 3-5 years in a business development leadership and/or technical strategic planning and execution role.
  • Candidates with experience and knowledge in Semiconductor Fabrication, Equipment development and local enterprise development will have preference.
  • Experience in project management in an R&D, Technology and/or Operations environment, interfacing with private and public sector agencies would be a big plus.
  • Excellent oral and writing skills is a must.
  • 'Can-do' attitude and pro-active with sound decision-making ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and stakeholders.

Officers can expect a diverse and varied career, developing skills in areas such as business development, marketing, intellectual property, licensing, planning, strategy, project management, leadership and a strong understanding of how to apply technology to make an impact.

Individuals who are keen to see technology make a difference in industry and society, and who can handle the diversity and complexity of the business, government and academic worlds, will find a good fit in this role.



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