What The Role Is
As Singapore’s constraints in manpower, land, energy and carbon continue to tighten, delivering economic impact with our R&D strategies becomes more important than ever. Having deep technology advantage will enable us to double down on our strengths to strive for global leadership in key growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing and pursue emerging growth areas such as space technology that can push the frontier of our economy. The end goal is to enable our enterprises to remain competitive and create good jobs for our people.
As we embark on the new Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 tranche, MTI’s Innovation, Research and Development Division shapes this phase of Singapore’s development as an innovation-driven economy, by driving new policies and strategies to enhance research and innovation among the business and research communities.
What You Will Be Working On
You will be part of the team that works on:
- A*STAR deskhead. Formulate and oversee the implementation of R&D and corporate strategies for A*STAR. This includes working with A*STAR and relevant stakeholders to maximise value capture, ensuring that A*STAR is sufficiently resourced for the future, and measuring, tracking and communicating the success of A*STAR’s initiatives.
- National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) deskhead. Formulate and oversee the implementation of Singapore’s space strategy as well as NSAS’ corporate workplans. This includes working with NSAS and relevant stakeholders to ensure NSAS is sufficiently resourced to achieve their mandate, and measuring, tracking and communicating the success of NSAS’ initiatives.
- Innovation & enterprise. Identify, develop and implement emerging deep tech sectors where Singapore has a right to play. Monitor and review overall innovation & enterprise landscape in Singapore. Track implementation and review progress of initiatives funded through RIE2030. Working with agencies in reviewing and refining policies to strengthen Singapore’s position as an innovation and IP hub.
- Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity Domain. Monitor and review progress and achievements of initiatives funded through the domain, work with economic agencies to develop sectoral R&D plans, evaluate R&D programmes and resourcing requirements, and apply appropriate policy levers to align the plans and activities of research performers with desired policy outcomes.
- International relations. Further MTI’s science, technology and innovation agenda internationally through bilateral/multilateral engagements. This includes engaging in international science and technology platforms (e.g. G20, ASEAN), to find areas of concrete collaboration and broaden global thought leadership, while being sensitive to geopolitical considerations.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience or interest in policy formulation, scheme. design or project management. A background in, or familiarity with Science & Technology, will be an advantage.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
