Senior Assistant Director (International Research Collaborations)

Senior Assistant Director (International Research Collaborations), International Partnerships Office

The A*STAR International Partnerships Office (IPO) is responsible for driving and coordinating A*STAR's international partnerships and engagements in support of A*STAR's mission. The International Research Collaborations (IRC) team is one of the teams within the IPO.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Senior Assistant Director (IRC), include:

• Monitor global trends and risks that may impact on research collaborations with international partners
• Work with relevant A*STAR divisions (including Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorate, Research Councils, Innovation & Enterprise Group) to formulate and implement strategies, policies, plans and initiatives pertaining to international research collaborations in response to these trends and risks
• Work with relevant A*STAR divisions (including Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorate, Legal, Internal Audit) to develop policies and procedures on international research collaborations and to implement a compliance programme, including conducting risk assessments and training programmes
• Manage workstreams arising from various inter-ministerial and inter-agency committees as well as ministries/agencies in relation to international research collaborations, including with respect to reporting requirements and serve as A*STAR point-of-contact with these committees and ministries/agencies
• Manage A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with countries in support of national/A*STAR priorities, including staffing incoming visits from delegations from, and outgoing visits by A*STAR senior management to, these countries, as well as managing bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
• Serve as A*STAR's point-of-contact with MTI, NRF, MFA and other agencies in relation to A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with countries, including staffing and providing inputs to briefs for Singapore leaders, on bilateral/multilateral engagements led by other agencies, bilateral/multilateral statements/declarations etc

Requirements

• Deep understanding of, and past work experience in, international relations and government affairs
• Past work experience pertaining to the governance of international research collaborations will be advantageous
• Good geopolitical and international security policy instincts
• Demonstrated ability to build and navigate relationships across diverse cultures as well as large organisations
• Strong strategic thinking, policy planning, project management and stakeholder management skills
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Effective and thoughtful communicator
• Self-starter, independent and resourceful, as well as a strong team player

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.