Sr Assistant Director, International Industry Centres, Innovation & Enterprise

Senior Assistant Director, International Industry Centres, Innovation & Enterprise

1. 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.
2. International Industry Centres (IIC) is the team in I&E that oversees A*STAR's international centres, including the A*STAR Partners' Centre (A*PC) in Suzhou Industrial Park, which serves as a launchpad for Singapore companies.
3. The Senior Assistant Deputy Director (SAD) will perform the following key roles:
   1. Drive A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with international stakeholders
   2. Develop industry engagement strategies for focal markets
   3. Support IIC in the governance and management of A*PC
   4. Administer grant calls with international partners
   5. Organise and host visits by international delegations
   6. Organise and execute overseas trips for senior management

Requirements

• Ability to navigate relationships across cultures. International relations experience will be advantageous.
• Work experience relating to China and proficiency in Mandarin (to effectively engage Mandarin speaking stakeholders) will be advantageous.
• Willingness to be based in China will be advantageous.
• Degree/experience in science and engineering fields will be advantageous.
• A strong interest in science and technology
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collate and analyse 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
• Interest and ability to coach and mentor junior staff