Pillar Head, Sector Growth & Partnerships

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pillar Head is responsible for developing and executing sector-specific growth strategies that strengthen Singapore's manufacturing ecosystem and create sustainable industry impact.

The Pillar Head will bridge industry needs with SIMTech's technology capabilities, identify emerging market opportunities, drive MNC-LLE-SME collaboration, and establish long-term partnerships that translate into joint labs and innovation programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Technology, Business, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree (Master’s/MBA) preferred.
• 10–15+ years of industry, technology commercialisation, business development, or sector leadership experience.
• Strong network within relevant industry sectors.
• Proven track record in strategic partnership development and revenue generation.
• Experience working with MNCs, SMEs, government agencies, and innovation ecosystems.
• Understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies and industry transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sector strategies, market trends, technology gaps, and industry challenges.
• Formulate and execute sector-specific growth strategies aligned with SIMTech and A*STAR priorities.
• Build sector roadmaps and demand-generation plans to drive industry engagement.
• Identify emerging opportunities for technology adoption, innovation, and industry transformation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive stakeholder management

Business development

Partnership building

Leadership

Technology commercialisation

Ecosystem development

Communication & influencing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Technology, or related discipline

Advanced degree (Master’s/MBA) preferred

Job description

The Pillar Head is responsible for developing and executing sector-specific growth strategies that strengthen Singapore's manufacturing ecosystem and create sustainable industry impact.

The Pillar Head will bridge industry needs with SIMTech's technology capabilities, identify emerging market opportunities, drive MNC-LLE-SME collaboration, and establish long-term partnerships that translate into joint labs and innovation programmes.