Senior Assistant Director

Are you looking for a new exciting career in an organisation powering the scientific frontier of Singapore?Join the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A STAR)STAR, a world‐class organisation that propels Singapore's scientific and economic future. The Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Office (DCECO) is the architect of a dynamic, agile, and forward‐looking corporate service that empowers our researchers to innovate. We are looking for a proactive leader to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to be a catalyst for change, working directly with senior leadership to conceptualise, design, and implement high‐impact initiatives. Responsibilities Strategic Planning. Conceptualising near‐term business initiatives and mid/long‐term strategic projects with Corporate Group Divisions and other stakeholders to facilitate the achievement of Corporate Group's aims and objectives. Develop and Drive Corporate Group's strategic planning exercise including strategy workshops, work plans and development of objectives and key results. Bridging within and outside of Corporate Group to understand different views, drive conversations and influence outcomes toward a common goal. Executive Communication and Briefing. Craft and deliver high‐impact, concise briefings to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Responsible for translating complex plans and data into clear policy papers and presentations that inform executive‐level decisions. Digital Transformation & Process Innovation. Review inefficiencies in policies and processes and spearhead the implementation of cutting‐edge digitalisation and automation solutions (including GenAI). Build a client‐centric, faster, and agile corporate environment for the future. Champion Service Excellence. Design and launch service level surveys that act as a feedback engine for continuous improvement. Insights gathered directly influence strategy, measuring what matters and elevating the quality of corporate services. Involved in benchmarking of corporate services and ensuring A STAR stays ahead of the curve and continuously innovates its operations. Data Analysis and Insights. Transform raw data into compelling visual stories through dynamic dashboards and insightful analysis. Provide clarity and foresight for leaders to make critical, data‐informed decisions that shape the organisation's direction. Architect internal engagement platforms. Design culture‐shaping leadership retreats to produce dynamic townhalls, crafting experiences that forge powerful connections, build alignment, and strengthen the entire A STAR Corporate Group. Special Assignments. Deploy to projects that require immediate, decisive action. Required Skills and Experiences At least 5 years of working experience in either strategic/corporate planning or relevant roles. Proven ability to build trust, inspire confidence, and lead a team through complex planning processes. Demonstrated ability to create executable plans and analyse data with a high degree of accuracy. Capacity to maintain composure and perform under extreme pressure from tight deadlines. Ability to anticipate issues and plan for contingencies. What you would gain by being part of Our Team Growth Opportunities – a proving ground for your career with exposure to senior leaders and diverse corporate functions, and encouragement to take on higher responsibilities in A STAR. Culture of Innovation – join a team that values creativity and embraces unconventional ideas. Adaptability – fosters an incredible ability to adapt to dynamic situations and think creatively under pressure. Strategic Thinking and Pathfinding skills – guided to analyse the implications of strategic decisions and lead teams to complete projects without defined pathways. #J-18808-Ljbffr