Asst Director/ Snr Asst Director (Strategic Planning & Partnership), DxD Hub

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director to drive strategic planning and partnership development within a multidisciplinary diagnostics platform. This role involves leading the alignment of strategies with national agendas, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing governance matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and project management skills, with a background in life sciences preferred. Join a forward-thinking organization that plays a crucial role in transforming the Medtech landscape in Singapore, offering a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate planning or partnerships.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development aligned with national agendas and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver operational reports and manage business development projects.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Related Fields

Job description

The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub) is a publicly funded diagnostics productization platform that enables efficient and effective development of In-Vitro Diagnostics and Digital Health products for health and economic impact. DxD Hub has cross-cutting, multidisciplinary diagnostics product development capabilities spanning Molecular Diagnostics, Next Generation Sequencing, Proteomics, Digital Health, and Integrated Diagnostics. We collaborate with public and private partners to support the transformation of the Medtech landscape in Singapore through innovative solutions.

This opening is for a role as an Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director in DxD Hub’s Corporate Planning and Partnership team, which oversees corporate reporting, strategy, and partnership development to enable DxD Hub to deliver on its strategic objectives and create value and impact for Singapore.

Job Description:

1. Lead the development and alignment of strategies with economic and national agendas, including strengthening linkages with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Translate DxD Hub’s overarching strategies into actionable plans, coordinating across public sector and internal stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
3. Develop and deliver accurate reports on operational metrics to the CEO and Division Heads, including supporting monthly operational reports.
4. Lead business development projects to expand opportunities and strengthen DxD Hub’s value proposition.
5. Support DxD Hub’s leadership in key meetings, including preparing divisional reports and communications with stakeholders within A*STAR, governing and advisory boards, and other public agencies.
6. Oversee governance matters, including committee appointments and communications with committee members.
7. Set, monitor, and report performance and tracking indicators for DxD Hub in alignment with A*STAR and its units, collaborating with Finance, HR, and Corporate Services to manage budgets and resources.
8. Review internal operational processes for improvements to streamline operations, aligning with A*STAR’s best practices.
9. Hire, motivate, develop, and retain key talent.

Job Requirements:

1. A strong educational background in life sciences research or related fields such as medical research is preferred but not essential.
2. Minimum 5-8 years of relevant working experience; prior experience in similar roles is advantageous.
3. Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods. Ability to identify and contextualize stakeholder issues and manage them effectively.
4. Able to engage external stakeholders beyond organizational boundaries.
5. Experience in fostering partnerships is an advantage.
6. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
7. Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver results under tight timelines.
8. Able to work independently and as part of a team, guiding team members to achieve their tasks.
9. A self-starter and problem solver, proactive, quality-conscious, and results-oriented.