Technology Innovation Manager

EcoCeres; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental innovation firm in Singapore is seeking a Research and Development Specialist. This role focuses on integrating technological solutions with innovation strategies to support its goals. Responsibilities include conducting strategic R&D planning, analyzing decarbonization pathways, and scouting for emerging technologies. Ideal candidates have a PhD or Master's in a relevant field and significant R&D experience. The company is committed to addressing global sustainability trends and achieving real-world emissions reductions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in R&D with a strong track record of transitioning technologies.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into viable business models.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research to identify gaps in climate technologies.
• Research and validate new decarbonization pathways and solutions.
• Scout for emerging deep-tech innovations.
• Perform technical due diligence on potential R&D projects.
• Manage partnerships with research entities.

Skills

R&D background

Technical-Commercial mindset

Ecosystem engagement

Strategic insight

Education

PhD or Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

This role involves integrating technological solutions with innovation strategies, focusing on developing research direction, research project management, solutions integration, and reporting to support EcoCeres innovation goals.

Role Responsibility:

• Strategic R&D planning: Conduct in-depth research to identify gaps in existing climate technologies, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.
• Decarbonization pathway analysis: Research and validate new decarbonization pathways and solutions, translating technical insights into actionable strategies for investment teams and portfolio companies.
• Emerging tech scouting: Scout for emerging deep-tech innovations globally, with a focus on those that can achieve real-world emissions reductions at scale.
• Technical due diligence: Perform rigorous technical due diligence on potential R&D projects and ventures, assessing scientific feasibility, intellectual property, and scaling potential.
• Research partnerships: Manage partnerships with research entities.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree: A PhD or Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., environmental science, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering).
• R&D background: Significant experience in a research and development role, with a strong track record of transitioning technologies from proof-of-concept to pilot or commercial scale.
• Technical-Commercial mindset: The ability to translate technical concepts into viable business models and investment cases, balancing scientific rigor with market practicality.
• Ecosystem engagement: Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects involving industry, government, and academia.
• Strategic insight: A deep understanding of global sustainability trends, particularly in areas relevant to Temasek's focus, such as decarbonization in Asia.