Head of Research and Development

Headquartered in Singapore, **Actxa** Pte Ltd is a deep tech company founded in 2015 that leverages artificial intelligence to create next generation preventive healthcare solutions.

We are an affiliated company by common shareholders with Activate Interactive Pte Ltd which company logo appears on the top of this page.

**Actxa** creates evidence-based, personalizes health insights in the domains of physical activities, sleep quality, body composition, stress and recovery, heart health and blood glucose evaluation and monitoring.

To improve population health, Actxa establishes worldwide partnerships and research collaborations to develop critical preventive health models to help people avert chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We have opportunities for you to grow your career path and are looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Actxa is looking for the **Head of Research and Development**
- Internal Code: AX25006_

The Head of Research and Development is a leadership role in Actxa responsible for driving innovation, research, and development efforts in the field of preventive health utilizing artificial intelligence and deep technology solutions. This position plays a critical role in shaping the company's product offerings, technological advancements, and research initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and impact of preventive healthcare solutions.

**What will you do?**

**1. Strategic Leadership**:

- Develop and implement the R&D strategy aligned with the company's long-term vision and goals.
- Collaborate with the executive team to ensure R&D efforts support the overall business strategy.
- Provide leadership and direction to the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence.

**2. Research and Innovation**:

- Stay updated with the latest developments in AI, human physiology, biomedical engineering and preventive health.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and research opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
- Drive innovation by initiating and managing research projects related to preventive health, AI, and deep technology.

**3. Product Development**:

- Oversee the development of AI-driven preventive health products and solutions.
- Co-lead the product development process, from conceptualization to market launch.
- Ensure that products meet high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.

**4. Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with other departments, such as Marketing, Sales, and Operations, to align R&D efforts with business needs.
- Work closely with researchers, data scientists, software engineers, hardware engineers, and other industry partners to integrate AI and deep tech into preventive health solutions.

**5. Clinical Trials and Validation**:

- Collaborate with hospitals and medical experts to design and conduct clinical trials to validate the efficacy of AI-driven preventive health solutions.
- Ensure that research conducted in collaboration with healthcare institutions meets the highest ethical and scientific standards.

**6. Team Management**:

- Recruit, develop, and manage a talented, multidisciplinary and motivated R&D team.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Set clear goals, provide coaching, and evaluate team performance.

**7. Reporting and Communication**:

- Provide regular reports to the executive team and stakeholders on the progress and outcomes of R&D initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, including investors and collaborators.

**Requirements**:
**What are we looking for?**
- A Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, human physiology, biomedical engineering, health tech, electrical & electronics engineering or computer engineering.
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in human physiology, biomedical engineering, med tech, health tech, machine learning, signal processing, or artificial intelligence.
- R&D leadership experiences with a proven track record of successful product development and technology roll out.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem definition and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication, presentation and collaboration skills.

**What do we offer?**
- Fun working environment
- Employee Wellness Program

Actxa Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Actxa Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national ori