Head of Technology

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Singapore is seeking a professional to develop and execute a technology strategy aligned with business goals. The role involves overseeing innovation and development of new products while ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure technology infrastructure. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to shape the technological vision of the organization.

Qualifications

• Understanding how technology drives ROI and customer value.
• Capacity to anticipate technological trends.
• Ability to inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology strategy that aligns with business goals.
• Oversee innovation and development of new products.
• Make decisions about technology infrastructure to ensure scalability.

Skills

Technical Proficiency: Alternative Fuel/Electrical Sources

Leadership

Business Acumen

Strategic & Visionary Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science or related field

MBA or relevant graduate degree

Job description

Technology Vision and Strategy

Developing and executing a technology strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals and future‑proofs the organization.

Research & Development (R&D)

Overseeing innovation and the development of new products, services, or internal systems to create a competitive advantage.

Infrastructure & Architecture

Making decisions about the overarching technology infrastructure, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.

Stakeholder Communication

Serving as the bridge between technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes.

Job Description

Establish technologies roadmap and execution plan.

Implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.

Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape.

Ensure R&D projects align with business growth and compliance with company policy.

Monitor KPIs and R&D budgets to assess technological performance.

Driving innovative culture in the organization.

Protect intellectual property, ensure quality, and manage data protection.

Communicate technology strategy to both internal (Corporate CTO & GTO, Product Directors and Business Development) and external stakeholders (partners and investors).

Key Skills and Qualifications

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Electronics or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Technology in Alternative Fuel/Electrical Sources (i.e. Hydrogen, Aluminium or Metal‑Air) and Power Grid/Generation (i.e. Power Electronics/ Hybrid Architecture)
• Leadership: The ability to inspire high‑performing teams and influence complex projects.
• Business Acumen: Understanding how technology drives return on investment (ROI) and customer value.
• Strategic & Visionary Thinking: The capacity to anticipate technological trends and position the company to capitalize on them.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with both technical staff and executive leadership.