Senior Assistant Director, MedTech Cluster, Innovation & Enterprise.

The MedTech Cluster is a new initiative at A*STAR, Singapore and is responsible for providing a focal point for the development and integration of cutting-edge MedTech capabilities whilst fostering the MedTech community across A*STAR.

Industry

Medical Devices, Life Science Instrumentation, Diagnostics, Digital Health

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze key Industry and R&D trends - covering major and emerging MedTech technology areas and clinical applications
• Synthesize and succinctly present insights into supporting the design and execution of national RIE medtech strategies and to spearhead the development and execution of A*STAR's MedTech R&D programmes and strategies.
• Conduct, review and make recommendations to support executive decision-making towards improving the A*STAR MedTech strategy, technology roadmaps, capabilities and resourcing and processes
• Build trusted relationships between management and research performers across A*STAR's research institutes to forge multi-disciplinary collaboration towards synergistic MedTech outcomes
• Lead scoping of large multi-party grant proposals (e.g. IAF-PP, Programmatic) and facilitate engagements and collaborations between research partners within A*STAR and the external community
• Support project monitoring and mediation to align processes and expectation between relevant stakeholders
• Develop a network of relationships with the academic research and clinical community as well as public sector research planning and economic agencies in Singapore
• Support A*STAR-wide project and outcomes tracking
• Support other operational activities of the Programme Office

Requirements:

• MSc or PhD in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or other technical experience in a related medical technology field.
• 10 years of working experience in either medical device/Health IT industry, R&D, strategic/corporate planning, life science management consulting or any other relevant roles
• Some project management experience is preferred
• Possess a good understanding of R&D value chain and requirements in key MedTech markets.
• Experience in front-facing engagements dealing with vendors, key accounts, stakeholders.
• Possess excellent networking, communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrate ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy working in a small team, start-up environment