Executive Director, National R&D & Innovation

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR's Science and Engineering Research Council seeks an Executive Director to lead SERC's sustainability, energy, transportation and future urban‑industrial systems portfolios, guiding strategy, governance and national impact.

You will drive collaborations across institutes, industry and government, champion technology translation, venture creation and national R&D platforms, and represent A*STAR at senior national and international forums.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in large-scale multidisciplinary research portfolios or public sector R&D ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and portfolio priorities for SERC aligned with national priorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team and governance across portfolios.
• Foster strategic collaborations with government, industry, academia and investors to accelerate translation.
• Champion technology translation, venture creation and national R&D platforms.
• Represent A*STAR at senior national and international forums and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Venture creation

Technology translation

Job description

A*STAR's Science and Engineering Research Council seeks an Executive Director to lead SERC's sustainability, energy, transportation and future urban‑industrial systems portfolios, guiding strategy, governance and national impact.

You will drive collaborations across institutes, industry and government, champion technology translation, venture creation and national R&D platforms, and represent A*STAR at senior national and international forums.