Job Description

Responsibilities

Collaborate across the different divisions in A*STAR to formulate and implement agency-wide policies.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to discover new insights and trends, to develop relevant R&D strategies that are aligned with Singapore's economic and national agenda.

Support A*STAR and SERC's senior management in key meeting platforms and their engagement with relevant government agencies, institutes of higher learning, and other research institutes.

Translate overarching strategies to key action plans for SERC research entities to achieve impactful outcomes.

Solve complex problems and track strategic performance/progress and issues across SERC.

Ensure the quality and accuracy of the survey data based on best practices.

Partner internal departments, policy and economic agencies in the discovery of new insights and trends from the RIE survey data to support policy making.

Provide data support to SERC, A*STAR management and all relevant stakeholders.

Review, streamline and coordinate SERC's operations and work processes.

Perform divisional reporting and communications functions with stakeholders within A*STAR, governing and advisory boards, as well as other public agencies in the ecosystem.

Job requirements

Have a road vision of science and technology, able to handle diverse topics beyond one's direct field of education and experience

Awareness of emerging technologies and global trends would be an advantage

At least 2 years of working experience in either research, strategic/ corporate planning or related administration roles

Good organisation acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage leadership, internal and external stakeholders as well as researchers

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Dynamic and self-motivated individual who is a big-picture thinker and values integrity, teamwork and excellence

Meticulous, well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task

High learning ability, agility and adaptability

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.