Deputy Director/Sr Asst Director, Tech-Biz Development, Electronics, I&E - Toa Payoh

Job Description:

• Engage with companies to understand their businesses, product/service offerings & technology needs
• Engage with Singapore's scientific units to understand their capabilities and relevance to companies
• "Matchmake" companies and researchers'/research units in A*STAR, to bring in new investments, products, and jobs to Singapore's economy.
• Promote technology commercialization and transfer from A*STAR Research Institutes to the industry.
• Work closely with industries to market the portfolio and research capabilities through licensing, collaboration and facilitate the technology transfer as needed.
• Provide inputs into operational plans for core sub-function in support of the organization's strategies.
• Independently translates technical facts, practices and policies into management terms to facilitate decision-making and occasionally convinces others where strong interests exists to adopt new concepts and approaches.
• Analyses problems and modifies existing processes across function/sub-function, expected to adapt ready solutions to improve overall efficiency and productivity.
• Deploys and positions officers in roles that develop them and enhance team effectiveness.
• Builds morale within the team and instils a purpose of unity, purpose and belonging.
• Sees possible future developments in the organization and takes this into consideration when planning longer term goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates decisiveness and willingness to take calculated risk when necessary.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for team's action and decision.

Requirements:

• Master's or PhD (preferred) in Electrical/Electronic/Materials/Engineering Science or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of industry experience, with 3-5 years in a business development leadership and/or technical strategic planning and execution role.
• Candidates with experience and knowledge in Semiconductor Fabrication, Equipment development and local enterprise development will have preference.
• Experience in project management in an R&D, Technology and/or Operations environment, interfacing with private and public sector agencies would be a big plus.
• Excellent oral and writing skills is a must.
• "Can-do" attitude and pro-active with sound decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and stakeholders.

Officers can expect a diverse and varied career, developing skills in areas such as business development, marketing, intellectual property, licensing, planning, strategy, project management, leadership and a strong understanding of how to apply technology to make an impact.

Individuals who are keen to see technology make a difference in industry and society, and who can handle the diversity and complexity of the business, government and academic worlds, will find a good fit in this role.