Director Forensic

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a senior leader to advance forensic science through strategic research and capability development. You will shape long‑term research agendas and oversee initiatives spanning government, industry, academia, and labs.

You will translate trends into actionable programmes, guide governance and budgets, and mentor diverse teams to deliver high-impact results while upholding public trust and safety.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in STEM or forensic science (Master's or PhD).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in research/innovation with leadership.
• Proven track record leading large-scale innovation or capability development.
• Strong strategic thinking; translate trends into actionable initiatives.
• Experience in programme governance, including budgets and delivery frameworks.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering high performance.
• Commitment to talent management and coaching for future leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term research and capability strategies aligned with priorities.
• Identify and deploy emerging technologies for investigations and public safety.
• Integrate traditional forensic practices with digital and AI-enabled methods.
• Build and sustain collaborations across government, industry, academia, and research institutions.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align research with evolving organisational needs.
• Provide authoritative scientific advice for high-profile matters while maintaining public trust.
• Manage resources and performance measures for effective programme delivery.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance innovation capacity.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams with emphasis on talent development.
• Participate in local and international forensic and innovation platforms to strengthen credibility.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Talent development

Education

Postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in STEM/forensic science

Job description

Brief Summary

Join a pioneering role in advancing forensic science with a focus on strategic innovation and research development. Lead transformative initiatives to enhance public safety and operational capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term research and capability strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify and operationalise emerging technologies for investigations and public safety.
• Integrate traditional forensic practices with digital and AI-enabled methodologies.
• Build and sustain collaborations across government, industry, academia, and research institutions.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align research efforts with evolving organisational needs.
• Provide authoritative scientific advice for high-profile matters while maintaining public trust.
• Manage resources and performance measures to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance innovation capacity.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, focusing on talent development and succession planning.
• Contribute to local and international forensic and innovation platforms to strengthen credibility.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification, preferably a Master's degree or PhD, in a relevant STEM or forensic science discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in research, innovation, or related fields, with significant leadership responsibilities.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale innovation or capability development initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate trends into actionable initiatives.
• Experience in programme governance, including oversight of budgets and delivery frameworks.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Commitment to talent management and coaching for future leadership development.