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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Senior Assistant Director, Research Directorate

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the various workstreams and budget utilisation of the Workgroup report progress during Workgroup meetings to ensure that the Workgroup is on track to achieve its objectives
  • Liaise with all Workgroup members and designated institutional POCs from the various institutions to obtain required information and collate inputs for the development of the Workgroups proposed strategies, scheme review and execution plans
  • Liaise with NRF on the operational requirements for disbursement of funding for the Workgroup
  • Organise promotional events (e.g. webinars, seminars, overseas trips) for attracting overseas research talent to Singapore in accordance with the formulated national talent recruitment strategy
  • Provide secretariat support for Workgroup, including developing meeting agenda, following up on matters arising, and managing logistics of the meeting set up.

Job Requirements:

  • Educational background in science and/or engineering will be an advantage
  • Possess strong strategic thinking, people and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed recommendations
  • Team player, pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Self-starter mindset, take initiative and resourcefulness, and a knack for solving problems
  • Good leadership and project management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency in Power Automate, Power BI and Tableau would be an advantage
  • 5 years of working experience in the public sector, strategic and/or corporate planning, would be an advantage

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Date Posted: 10/10/2024

Job ID: 95742373

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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore.The agency supports R&D that is aligned to areas of competitive advantage and national needs for Singapore. These span the four technology domains of Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity, Human Health and Potential, Urban Solutions and Sustainability, and Smart Nation and Digital Economy set out under the nation's five-year R&D plan (RIE2025).

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