Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Collaboration)

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager to lead strategic collaborations in defence research. In this pivotal role, you will engage with both local and international partners to identify and develop research opportunities. You'll work within multi-disciplinary teams to create frameworks and agreements, ensuring smooth operations for high-level engagements. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact national security initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your career growth and offers competitive remuneration and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Scholarship opportunities

Robust training and development framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology or Engineering required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cooperation with strategic partners and identify research collaboration opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders to strategize and execute collaboration initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Interest in Science & Technology

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science

Bachelor Degree in Technology

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

The Corporate Policies and Services (CPS) Division undertakes a range of responsibilities in innovation, Strategic Planning, and Partnerships, and collaborates with R&D divisions in the areas of Finance, Estate Management, and Procurement to meet DSO’s strategic and business needs.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Collaboration)

In this role, you will:
• Manage cooperation with strategic partners
• Identify opportunities for research collaborations by working and engaging new and existing partners, including local and overseas collaborators
• Engage in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to strategize, formulate and execute key collaboration initiatives
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop required frameworks and agreements (e.g. MOU/MA/RCAs, etc)
• Plan trips, visits, engagements, bilateral forums involving Senior Management, in advancement of partnerships. These include planning and curating of agendas and delegations, planning and execution of administrative and logistical arrangements and details, and the development of briefs and talking points for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Technology or Engineering
• Effective communication & presentation skills, both oral and written
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
• Meticulous, with good organisational skills to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Excellent time management skills
• Keen interest in Science & Technology, effective in moving projects forward
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced & dynamic environment