Executive Director

4 days ago

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

Executive Director (Data‐AI‐Compute)A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research is Singapore's strategic innovation engine, translating science and technology into economic outcomes. Responsibilities Drive tech‐business development anchored in I2R & IHPC: shape and execute a multi‐year industry strategy for Data‐AI‐Compute, establishing multi‐party collaborations and scaling deployments across priority sectors. Develop and convert a high‐quality pipeline: orchestrate contract R&D, licensing, and venture opportunities with I&E clusters; leverage mechanisms such as co‐innovation projects, consortia and T‐Up/secondments for startups, SMEs and LLEs. Forge productive collaborations to deliver adoption impact: establish and grow partnerships with MNCs, LLEs, startups, SMEs and public agencies; negotiate complex, multi‐party agreements that accelerate adoption at scale (MRCA/joint labs/consortia/licensing). Ecosystem sensing and strategy: engage local and global stakeholders (industry C‐suites, public agencies, IHLs) to sense technology and market shifts in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and other digital technologies; inform mid‐to‐long‐term strategies; ensure value capture for Singapore. Provide overall strategic leadership: guide research translation priorities for I2R & IHPC toward national impact, aligning to Whole‐of‐A*STAR programmes and the RIE ecosystem. Support platform development: work closely with researchers and engineers to identify commercial opportunities and enable the development and deployment of Data‐AI‐Compute platforms and solutions for industry. Lead and develop the team: build and mentor a high‐performing Tech‐Biz team, attract key talent and model A*STAR's leadership competencies and culture. Requirements Degree or post‐graduate degree in engineering, computing or equivalent from a reputable university. 10‐15 years of proven leadership in deep‐tech/AI/compute commercialization (e.g., industry collaborations, joint labs, consortia, deployments); ideally with translational research exposure or programme leadership at ED/Director level. IP & Contracts: demonstrated strength in IP and contract management and negotiation, particularly for software and data‐centric business models. Stakeholders & Execution: strong executive presence and stakeholder management, with a track record of value capture, risk mitigation and accountability across complex, multi‐party initiatives. Matrix Leadership: comfortable operating in a matrix; able to work across I2R, IHPC, other A*STAR RIs, I&E and public agencies to deliver One‐A*STAR outcomes. Technical Fluency: intellectually curious with the ability to exploit AI and other digital technologies (e.g., HPC, cybersecurity, quantum computing) and translate them into implementable, cost‐benefit‐sound programmes. Delivery: outstanding record managing multiple programmes and partnerships from POC to deployment; familiarity with public sector processes is an advantage. Communication: excellent communication and influencing skills for internal and external relationship‐building, including international partners. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‐time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

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