Senior Assistant Director, AI & Digital Strategy

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director to shape AI, digital technologies and advanced computing strategy.

Based in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster of SERC, the role combines strategic foresight with active programme ownership, translating AI research into economic and societal impact for Singapore through partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering, IT, CS, Data Science, AI or related discipline with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of global and Singapore AI landscape, including technology and policy developments.
• Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex issues and translate into clear priorities and actionable recommendations.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with strong programme and portfolio management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience guiding teams and delivering outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and portfolio development for A*STAR’s Data-AI-Compute research agenda, aligning investments with national priorities and industry needs.
• Develop strategic partnerships with Ministries, public agencies, research organisations, tech companies and international partners.
• Drive technology foresighting and masterplanning, translating trends into strategic choices and roadmaps.
• Build alignment and secure support for initiatives, developing propositions and convening agencies and entities into collaboration programmes.
• Oversee a portfolio of R&D programmes, ensuring coherence and monitoring progress, risks and outcomes.
• Evaluate reviews of research capabilities and identify areas to strengthen coordination or reposition investments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-stakeholder leadership

Education

Engineering

Information Technology

Computer Science

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director to shape AI, digital technologies and advanced computing strategy.

Based in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster of SERC, the role combines strategic foresight with active programme ownership, translating AI research into economic and societal impact for Singapore through partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives.