A*STAR

Deputy Director , Biomedical Sciences Industry Partnership Office

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 1 month ago

About the role

Deputy Director at Singapore's Biomedical Sciences Industry Partnership Office, leading teams to drive public-private R&D partnerships with strategic biomedical and healthcare companies. Responsibilities include account management, industry strategy development, and national initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead teams on sectoral industry development strategies and key company account management, building trusted relationships with R&D executives to develop productive collaborations.
  • Lead industry development for national platforms and multi-institutional R&D programmes, serving on executive committees to guide strategic directions.
  • Lead teams to shape R&D and clinical research project proposals for competitive grant funding, assessing scientific and technology analysis.
  • Build networks and relationships with public sector agencies, R&D and clinical institutions, and company partners.
  • Develop and lead national-level initiatives for the Human Health and Potential Research, Innovation and Enterprise domain.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high performance teams, instilling a culture of T-shaped domain knowledge.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of working experience in healthcare and biomedical sciences or related fields, with background in research, clinical trials, product development, technology commercialization, strategy, and/or business development.
  • Prior experience working in a multi-national or Singapore pharmaceutical, medtech, diagnostics, or biotech company.
  • Passion and curiosity in science and technology, able to handle diverse technical topics.
  • Ability to quickly understand and architect new/emerging scientific and technology areas, IP positions, and commercialization strategies.
  • Passion and experience in business development, structuring R&D and clinical collaborations, and negotiation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage top executive level stakeholders.