Director, International Partnerships Office

1 week ago


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

The A.STAR International Partnerships Office is responsible for driving and coordinating A.STAR's international partnerships and engagements in support of A.STAR's mission.


Responsibilities:


The responsibilities of the Director, International Partnerships Office, include:

  • Oversee the formulation and implementation of international partnership and engagement strategies, policies, plans and initiatives, taking alignment from Singapore/A.STAR's offensive and defensive interests
  • Provide geopolitical insights and guidance for A.STAR's international partnerships and engagements, including managing sensitive engagements involving foreign parties
  • Foster and manage bilateral and multilateral partnerships and other international collaborations (such as with RIs/IHLs, business and trade associations etc) to support national/A.STAR priorities
  • Oversee the implementation of A.STAR's IR Funding Initiative (under RIE2025) and any future Funding Initiatives, including through managing bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
  • Manage and coordinate A.STAR's participation in multilateral forums such as the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation (COSTI) and the Research & Technology Organisations (RTOs) International Network (RIN)
  • Manage the SOP for handling visits to A.STAR by foreign delegations, including supporting visit programmes hosted by A.STAR senior management
  • Coordinate and support A.STAR senior management's overseas trips
  • Serve as A.STAR's interface with MTI, NRF, MFA and other agencies in relation to international partnerships and engagements (including overseeing the provision of inputs to briefs for Singapore leaders, on bilateral/multilateral engagements led by other agencies, bilateral/multilateral statements/declarations etc)
  • Manage International Partnerships Office staff and their development

Requirements:

  • Deep understanding of, and past work experience in, international relations and government affairs
  • Degree and/or past work experience in science and engineering fields, including in managing international R&D projects and grant calls, will be advantageous
  • Demonstrated ability to build and navigate relationships across diverse cultures as well as large organisations
  • Strong strategic thinking, policy planning, project management and stakeholder management skills
  • High learning agility and adaptability
  • Effective and thoughtful communicator
  • Prior experience in managing teams and a demonstrated ability to develop and mentor a high-performing team
  • Self-starter, independent and resourceful, as well as a strong team player

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