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Assistant Manager/ Manager, A*StartCentral, Venture Creation & Growth, Innovation & Enterprise

  • Full Time, onsite
  • A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
  • Singapore, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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A*StartCentral (A*SC) is A*STAR's open innovation platform for deeptech startups. A*SC includes physical centre(s) and programmes to grow global deep-tech startups. We are seeking a team player to partake in developing and implementing venture building programmes for deep-tech startups. Personnel must have interest in nurturing founders for deep-tech startups, and go-to-market strategies. The personnel should have an acumen for partnership and entrepreneurship to commercialise deep-technology.

Prospective candidates must have prior experience in managing a life science lab, and interest in venture building or entrepreneurship. Successful candidate would be involved in venture building programmes and operations of the innovation centre. Objective is to provide continuum of support to result in globally investible startups.

Requirements:

  • Degree in life science, chemistry or biotech.
  • At least 4 years of prior experience in operating life science lab with compliance to safety and best practices, budgetary and equipment maintainence. Candidates with extensive business centre management would be considered.
  • Preference would be given to candidates who have participated or engaged in deep-tech project teams and start-ups, or with innovation and venture building programmes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage deeptech innovation and enterprise ecosystem partners. This includes venture capitalist, trade association, corporation, acaemdic institutions, government agencies and service provider.
  • Team player and ability to handle ambiguity in a dynamic landscape.
  • Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritise work while being meticulous and organise.
  • A self-starter, independent and resourceful.

Key results area:



  • Operation readiness and uptime of the life science lab and centre.
  • Number of startups and supported and time expedited to market with access to resources.
  • Contribute towards innovation and enterprise initiatives and programme that enable deep-tech startups to have market entry and traction.
  • Tracking of program and project status and generate reports, including budgetary control and commericalisation outcome.