Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director / Manager / Senior Manager

Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director / Manager / Senior Manager (Policy Directorate)

JOB DESCRIPTION

A*STAR directs and undertakes mission-oriented research to transform Singapore into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. As the think-tank of A*STAR, the Planning and Policy Division (PPD) coordinates A*STAR's strategic planning and corporate planning activities, and is the key interface with A*STAR's senior management and other public sector agencies on policy matters within and beyond A*STAR.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with a keen policy sense and strong analytical abilities, who can think strategically to chart future R&D directions and yet be grounded in the details of quantitative data analysis.

You will engage and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strategically shape future R&D directions through the formulation of policies and frameworks, as well as corral cross-divisional teams to achieve specific outcomes/goals. In the process of stakeholder engagement and management, you will have ample opportunities to interact with A*STAR senior management directly, as well as various counterparts in government agencies including senior officials.

You are expected to develop a deep understanding of R&D ecosystem and policies and its wider impact on Singapore, being closely intertwined with various facets of policy making such as budgeting and manpower planning, across the organisation and public sector.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Educational background in science and/or engineering will be an advantage
• Possess strong strategic and analytical thinking, project management and negotiation skills
• Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented
• Able to deliver results under tight timelines
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Able to work in a team and adept at harnessing the diversity in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Good communication (written and verbal), people and interpersonal skills

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.