A*STAR

Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director, Venture Creation & Growth

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director, Venture Creation & Growth role based on the published job description. Key responsibilities and requirements were extracted directly from the posting for quick review.

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Key Responsibilities

  • The Innovation & Enterprise (I&E)
  • Group drives the translation of A*STAR's research into real-world impact.
  • A key pathway is the creation of globally investible startups/spin-offs built on intellectual property developed by A*STAR researchers.
  • Within I&E, the Venture Creation & Growth team manages the full lifecycle of these spin-offs – from venture creation and growth acceleration to eventual exit – across sectors such as therapeutics, medtech, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, decarbonization, and AI.
  • We are seeking a highly driven and analytically rigorous Portfolio Manager to support the oversight and value creation of a portfolio of deep tech spin-offs.
  • The role combines portfolio analytics, governance, venture support, and divestment execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field MBA, CFA, or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous