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Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director (Science & Engineering), Intelligence Exchange, Innovation & Enterprise

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

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The Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group was established in 2020 to strengthen A*STAR's generation of economic and societal impact for Singapore. I&E oversees A*STAR's industry collaboration, licensing and spin off efforts. I&E also plays a national role in R&D grant administration and oversees national platforms such as DxD Hub.

The Intelligence Exchange (IEX) unit is the team in I&E that acts as A*STAR's in-house consultancy. IEX brings market and technology insights to develop recommendations to inform A*STAR's and national focus areas for:

  • Research
  • Capability & Capacity Building
  • Market & Industry Opportunities

The incumbent will perform the following key roles:

  • Generate market intel with a data-driven approach in emerging industry sectors. This could include:
    • Potential market size, market trends/drivers, value chain analysis, industry receptacles, and competitive landscape in the sectors of interest.
    • Insights into firm-level competitive analysis, constraints on freedom to operate (FTO), and go to-market strategies in the geographical markets of interest.
    • Cultivating a network of key opinion leaders in the sectors of interest
    • Monitor/curate market intel in key industry sectors, such as:
    • Microelectronics
    • Infocomms technologies
    • Support the formation of strategic A*STAR spin-offs
    • Identify best-in-class IP to form the nuclei for strategic A*STAR spin-offs
    • Assess market opportunities that these spin-offs can exploit and develop go-to-market strategies
    • Support A*STAR's national grant administration role
    • Provide an independent opinion of a proposal's market & export, commercialisation, and/or value capture potential.

    Requirements:

    • Degree/experience in Electrical & Computer Engineering or relevant fields; an MBA, or Masters/PhD is useful but not necessary
    • A strong interest in emerging technologies and startups
    • Ability to transverse and be conversant in various industry verticals
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collate, analysis and dissect disparate sources of data
    • High learning agility and adaptability
    • Effective and thoughtful communicator and presenter; ability to write well
    • Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritise work while being meticulous and organised
    • A self-starter, independent and resourceful
    • Interest and ability to coach and mentor junior staff