Programme Director, AI for Science

4 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time
Programme Director

The Programme Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic management and execution of the AI4S funding initiative.

Overview:

This individual will lead a dedicated programme office team of 4-6 Programme Managers and Administrative Executives, ensuring that the initiative's goals are achieved efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership - Scientific / Technical:
    • Provide strategic oversight and direction for the programme & related workstreams towards ambitious deliverables in transformative research, talent development, and research translation.
    • Drive programmatic coherence across individual projects and workstreams addressing critical and emerging problems in AI4S.
    • Make high-level decisions on programme direction and recommend strategic course-corrections to the Steering Committee.
    • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance programme impact, leveraging interdependencies and synergies across multi-disciplinary project teams and workstreams. Facilitate transfer of learnings across workstreams.
  • Leadership -- Programme Administration & Operations:
    • Lead and develop the Programme Office team, including Programme Managers and Administrative Executives.
    • Establish and implement programme-wide policies and frameworks for collaboration, equipment sharing, IP protection, and safety/ethical standards.
    • Oversee pre-award and post-award processes at a strategic level.
    • Direct the overall lab and office operations of the programme.
    • Manage programme budget and resource allocation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach:
    • Build and maintain high-level relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, and industry to support the overall programme objectives.
    • Work with supporting team to organise Steering Committee and Scientific Advisory Committee meetings for project reviews.
    • Represent the programme at senior leadership meetings and strategic discussions.
    • Oversee and organize outreach activities.
  • Strategic Planning & Innovation:
    • Track rapid AI developments in academia and industry to inform the strategic direction of the programme.
    • Recommend project portfolios and research themes that capitalize on cutting-edge AI technologies, fostering transformative breakthroughs in target science domains.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • PhD or equivalent advanced degree in science, engineering, or adjacent disciplines, with strong expertise in AI-related research.
  • Minimum 13 years of experience in research leadership and programme management roles.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale research initiatives and managing cross-functional teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
  • Executive-level stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of the research landscape and AI developments.


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