Strategic Lead, R&D Translation & Innovation

Singpass

Singapore

On-site

SGD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) invites applications for a Senior Assistant Director in the Science and Technology Planning Division (STPD) in Singapore. You will support strategy and master-planning for S&T, translate R&D output into industrial impact, and oversee domain funds, with collaboration across MSE-F agencies to advance sustainability across water, food, and resources.

You will lead planning for innovation and enterprise efforts, coordinate with NRF and MND,

Qualifications

A degree in engineering, natural sciences or sustainability areas.
2+ years of experience in S&T, business development or adjacent sustainability domains.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking with understanding of innovation ecosystems.
Ability to apply systems thinking to complex technology-market dynamics.
Experience in R&D management and Government ministry coordination is beneficial.
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead research translation strategy development through market reviews and technology translation.
Oversee RIE Urban Solutions and Sustainability Domain funds with coordination across agencies.
Lead planning of innovation and enterprise efforts to maximise synergies.
Facilitate matching of R&D output to providers and support adoptions with industry and regulators.
Lead productisation of R&D outputs through funding mechanisms for FOAK deployment.