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Full Job Description: Job Description - Assistant Programme Director IN-CYPHER

Deadline 7 May 2024

Salary: $9,000 to $14,000 Monthly

Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are seeking an Assistant Programme Director for the Imperial/NTU CYber Protection for HEalthcaRe (IN-CYPHER) research programme on the cybersecurity of connected medical devices and systems. The research programme represents a collaboration between the United Kingdom and Singapore and will be based at the newly established Imperial Global Singapore (IGS) as National Research Foundations Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) located on the campus of the National University of Singapore. This senior role will be responsible for leading the coordination of the IN-CYPHER research team, working across the themes in collaboration with the Programme Co-Directors.

IN-CYPHER is comprised of four interacting themes, spanning the design of intelligent medical devices through to the use of their data in informing personalised healthcare. Allied to other programmes in Singapore and the UK, it represents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of research and development into securing the vital information that flows between implantable, wearable and connected medical devices, including those currently in use, and those yet to be developed. The four themes of IN-CYPHER are:

• Theme 1 Protecting Implantable Devices
• Theme 2 Securing Connected Wearables & Healthcare Systems
• Theme 3 Algorithms for Privacy, Security and Provenance
• Theme 4 Clinical Innovation & Translation

One area of personalised medicine resides in the use of data for closed-loop drug delivery, including insulin delivery. With key researchers and teams from both Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we seek to develop threat models that are suitable for emerging approaches to personalised medicine, and particularly where data-driven techniques might offer improvements to patient outcomes.

Given the span of the IN-CYPHER programme, we are looking to build up an interdisciplinary team of highly motivated engineers, scientists, and researchers to represent the founding team of the IN-CYPHER programme. The Assistant Programme Director, IN-CYPHER will be tasked with leading the coordination of this team working across the themes in collaboration with the Programme Co-Directors.

The collaborating Departments include senior academics from the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction and the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial – the largest Biomedical Engineering Department in the UK – and senior researchers from the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University. Candidates will be employed by Imperial Global Singapore, a research division of Imperial College London, consistently ranked within the top 10 of the QS University Rankings. Candidates must be resident and based in Singapore, but there will be opportunities for research visits to Imperial’s London-based locations.

Full Job Description: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/administration-and-support-services/international-relations-office/public/imperial-global-singapore/IN-CYPHER---Job-Description---Assistant-Programme-Director.docx

Informal enquiries are greatly welcome. You are encouraged to send an e-mail to Professor Anil Bharath a.bharath@imperial.ac.uk.

Questions about the recruitment process, should go to Alex Page, Head of Operations a.page@imperial.ac.uk.

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) will lead IME’s strategic planning efforts across its research portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans in collaboration with IME’s technology development departments, SERC, A*STAR, NRF, local IHLs, EDB and EnterpriseSG. This is a critical role that leverages collaborations across local and international research institutes and IHLs to steer the future of IME and ensure its long-term success.

Reporting to IME ED, your role will consist of the following broad responsibilities:

· Work with the core leadership team and HODs to develop and implement overarching strategic plans and initiatives that align with IME’s overall purpose and long-term goals.

· Support the organization in making key decisions about the direction, market positioning, competitive advantage, and priorities through analyzing the external environment (e.g. competitors, customers and market trends) and the capabilities in Singapore (i.e. IME, A*STAR and local IHLs).

· Support the HODs in their annual planning process in developing work plans and initiatives to achieve the corporate strategy, including short-term and medium-term objectives and key results (OKRs), and identifying the resources needed to achieve those objectives.

· Collaborate with the core leadership team to communicate the strategic plans and initiatives and gain buy-in with the relevant public agencies.

· Monitor and track progress against the OKRs, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure successful implementation of the plans and initiatives.

· Lead and coordinate special projects and initiatives as required that cut across multiple public agencies.

Job Title: R&D Senior Director

Location: Singapore

Mode of working: Full time

About the Company:

Amoy Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (AmoyDx) is an R&D based in-vitro diagnostic company, focusing on molecular diagnostics for oncology precision medicine. With completely independent intellectual property rights of ADx-ARMS®, Super-ARMS®, ddCapture® and ADx-HANDLE® technologies, AmoyDx has a market-leading portfolio of molecular diagnostic assays.

At AmoyDx, our mission is to improve healthcare and patients' lives with superior & innovative products and services. Our vision is to be one of the global leading and most reliable suppliers of quality diagnostic products and services for personalized healthcare.

Job summary:

We are hiring a Research and Development Senior Director to lead the strategic vision and execution of research and development initiatives within the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the R&D process, including project management, team leadership, resource allocation, and innovation strategy. Your role is pivotal in driving technological advancements, product development, and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the R&D roadmap aligned with the company's objectives and market trends. Identify opportunities for innovation and technological advancement to maintain a competitive edge.

· Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of researchers, scientists, engineers, and technicians. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture conducive to creativity and high-performance.

· Project Management: Oversee multiple R&D projects from inception to completion. Define project goals, timelines, and milestones. Ensure projects are executed within budget and meet quality standards.

· Resource Allocation: Manage budgetary allocations for R&D activities. Optimize resource utilization and prioritize projects based on strategic importance and potential impact.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as product management, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure alignment between R&D efforts and business objectives. Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships to facilitate seamless integration of new technologies and products.

· Technology Assessment: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Evaluate new technologies for their applicability and potential to drive innovation within the organization.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all R&D activities comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to navigate regulatory requirements and obtain necessary approvals.

· Intellectual Property Management: Oversee the development and protection of intellectual property assets generated through R&D activities. Manage patent portfolios and intellectual property strategies to safeguard the organization's innovations.

· Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of R&D initiatives. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project progress, budgetary status, and strategic achievements.

· Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the R&D organization. Identify areas for optimization, process refinement, and efficiency enhancement.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant scientific discipline.

· Proven track record of leadership in research and development, preferably in a managerial capacity.

· Extensive experience in project management, resource allocation, and budgetary oversight within the oncology diagnostics field.

· Strong understanding of R&D processes, methodologies, and best practices.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

· Strategic thinker with a forward-looking vision and the ability to anticipate market trends and technological advancements.

· Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and bring products from concept to commercialization.

· Knowledge of regulatory requirements and intellectual property management.

· Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and achieving business objectives.

The Research Director is an integral partner for our clients, offering decision intelligence solutions that blend primary research experience, data science, strategy, and experience

to build valuable connections and by acknowledging and responding to changing business requirements. His/ her responsibilities shall include:

• Inspire new thinking, solutions adoption and cultivate client relationships.
• Addressing client business issues and work with team to create values on projects.
• Lead client discussions to ensure successful execution of research activities.
• Oversees conceptualization and development of high-quality research proposals and pursue leads with the team.
• Work with team members to actively identify and solve project management related issues before they arise.
• Guide team members and ensure the quality of all research outputs.

Job Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of integrated research/analytics experience in or adjacent to the market research sector
• Fluency in survey-based research and experience in employing different methodologies.
• Strong client relationship building and networking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, planning and project management skills at both a peer and management levels.

The Director, Development & Engagement (DDE), is a dynamic, creative, and driven individual in a leadership position, with a direct reporting relationship to the Executive Director.

The DDE will manage and enhance existing diversified fundraising and community engagement plans to strengthen the organization’s overall outreach, fundraising capacity and sustainability.

The DDE will be expected to provide strategic leadership to two teams:

• Fundraising team to execute AWARE’s fundraising plan
• S.P.A.C.E. team which educates and empowers the community to create a gender-equal future through projects, workshops and events;

As a member of the Senior Leadership team, the DDE will develop and execute AWARE’s annual and long-term strategic plans in the above areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is committed to social justice and seeking a concrete way to contribute to society in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and skilled relationship builder as well as an innovative and resourceful, dynamic and results-oriented leader – someone who is an inspiring people manager and an organised, hands-on collaborator who gets things done.

Position: Director, Development and Engagement, AWARE

Salary range: SGD$8,000 – 9,100

Term: Full-time employment contract

Starting date: As soon as available

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans, with customised strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing donors;
• Build and foster partnerships and networks to cultivate donors, members and advocates, positioning AWARE as a unique and powerful agent for positive change in Singapore;
• Leverage on personal and AWARE’s connections to engage progressive companies and their employees to support AWARE’s work;
• Oversee fundraising events, such as the annual AWARE Ball, donor cultivation and recognition events; and
• Lead and develop the Fundraising team comprising staff, interns and volunteers to achieve the above.

S.P.A.C.E.

• Create and implement strategies for engaging with and building the capacity of various communities to construct a fairer, more compassionate and gender-equal future;
• Direct the formulation and successful implementation of community engagement programmes to inspire, empower and connect people with real and sustainable impact;
• Cultivate and sustain productive relationships with community leaders and senior government representatives to ensure successful engagements;
• Closely collaborate with and advise other AWARE departments on deepening the relationship of their constituents with AWARE;
• Actively represent AWARE to members, donors, volunteers, AWARE board alumni, other social service organisations, government agencies and the community at large; and
• Lead and develop the SPACE team comprising staff, interns and volunteers to achieve the above.

Senior Leadership

The Senior Leadership team is collectively responsible for the following, in accordance with AWARE’s vision, mission and values:

• Anticipating future needs and opportunities to articulate AWARE’s strategic direction;
• Achieving annual and longer-term strategic plans;
• Fostering a positive, high performance work culture; and
• Ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the organisation.

Candidate Profile - Qualifications and Critical Competencies

• Singapore Citizen with university degree and minimum 12 years’ total professional experience, including at least 5 years leading and managing teams and at least 8 years of relevant experience in fundraising/business development/community engagement, preferably in the Singapore context.
• Strong track record with partners, foundations and individual donors in the non-profit sector, or successful business development or revenue generation experience in the commercial sector.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate and build alliances; able to engage effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups of donors, volunteers, members and other constituents across different sectors, e.g., government agencies, non-profits and corporates.
• Management of professional teams in a way that is consistent with AWARE's mission, vision and values (diversity, choice, gender rights, respect for others); able to attract, engage, develop and retain the right staff in the right roles.
• Technologically savvy, well-versed in information systems and data management; able to leverage innovative tools and technologies. Ideally experienced in digital marketing.
• Collaborative, energetic, self-motivated and personable with sound judgment, strong organisational and problem-solving skills and a positive, forward-thinking mindset.
• Shares AWARE's feminist perspective and understands what drives people to work and volunteer in the non-profit sector.

Interested applicants are invited to email their cover letter, CV, and details of two referees to ed@aware.org.sg. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Science and Engineering Research (SER) Directorate is looking to hire a resourceful and motivated individual, who is passionate about supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes through Science and Technology, under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 plan. The SER Directorate is the nexus of policy, corporate reporting and economic analysis to ensure that SERC delivers on its strategic thrusts of value-creation and socioeconomic impact to Singapore. You will work closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to achieve the outcomes of various programmes, and develop a deep understanding of R&D policies and their wider impact on the research ecosystem in Singapore. You will acquire skills in interpreting data to develop policies, as well as develop deeper organisational awareness. The ability to be agile and thrive in a changing work environment is a must!

As an officer in RPP/A&O, your key areas of work would include the following:

Resource and Performance Monitoring

1. Support Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) senior management in the governance and allocation of resources;

2. Synthesise data and develop recommendations to support executive decision making;

3. Support the review and improvement of SERC strategy, operations and processes, including the improvement of SERC investments and activities;

4. Develop specific measures of success with relevant experts;

5. Conduct financial modelling and monitor budgets for SERC entities;

6. Analyse and track performance of SERC entities in response to overall strategies.

Corporate Planning

7. Support SERC senior management in key meeting platforms and monitor strategic and management issues across SERC;

8. Organise events for SERC management for business reviews, and charting of strategic directions for SERC entities.

Job Requirements

9. Relevant working experience in the public sector, strategic and/or corporate planning would be an advantage

10. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or Business.

11. Ability to translate concepts into implementation plans

12. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

13. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Power BI or equivalent)

14. Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills

15. Resourceful and motivated

16. Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to detail and result-oriented

17. High learning agility and adaptability

18. Able to work independently and in a team to deliver results under tight timelines

The Science and Engineering Research (SER) Directorate is looking to hire a resourceful and motivated individual, who is passionate about supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes through Science and Technology, under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 plan. The Strategic Planning unit is the nexus of policy, corporate reporting and economic analysis to ensure that SERC delivers on its strategic thrusts of value-creation and socioeconomic impact to Singapore. You will work closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to achieve the outcomes of various programmes, and develop a deep understanding of R&D policies and their wider impact on the research ecosystem in Singapore. You will acquire skills in interpreting data to develop policies, as well as develop deeper organisational awareness. The ability to be agile and thrive in a changing work environment is a must!

As a Senior Manager/Manager of Strategic Planning, your key areas of work would include the following:

Resource and Performance Monitoring

1. Support Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)'s senior management in the governance and allocation of resources;

2. Synthesise data and develop recommendations to support executive decision making;

3. Support the constant review and improvement of SERC's strategy, operations and processes, including the improvement of SERC's investments and activities;

4. Develop specific measures of success with relevant experts;

5. Conduct financial modelling and monitor budgets for SERC entities;

6. Analyse and track performance of SERC entities in response to overall strategies.

Corporate Planning

7. Support SERC's senior management in key meeting platforms and monitor strategic and management issues across SERC;

8. Organise events for SERC's management for business reviews, and charting of strategic directions for SERC entities.

Job Requirements

9. Relevant working experience in the public sector, strategic and/or corporate planning would be an advantage

10. Ability to translate concepts into implementation plans

11. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

12. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Words, Excel and Power BI or equivalent)

13. Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills

14. Resourceful and motivated

15. Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and result-oriented

16. High learning agility and adaptability

17. Able to work independently and in a team to deliver results under tight timelines

Job Description

· Discharge the duties of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) in accordance to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and the WSH (WSHO) Regulations.

· Develop/implement WSH management system and risk management plans pertaining to the research and general activities in the workplace.

· Develop/implement programmes to steer WSH culture, habits and norms of the organisation.

· Develop WSH training programmes and conduct safety trainings.

· Provide advice to Management with respect to changes in the Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards, and make recommendations on any aspects of workplace safety & health and environment protection matters.

· Carry out WSH inspections and evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps.

· Facilitate the management of risk in the workplace, recommend, implement actions and review effectiveness of measures to improve WSH performance and control risks.

· Implement emergency preparedness and response plans and communicate plans to stakeholders.

· Conduct incidents investigations and make recommendations to address root cause of incidents.

· Act as the secretariat and facilitate the operations of the WSH committee.

· Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into operations and collaborate with external agencies when necessary.

Job Requirement

· Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields

· At least 7 years of proven experience in a similar WSH role.

· MOM registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer

· Extensive knowledge of Singapore's and International WSH Standards and Regulation.

· SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager, MOH certified Biosafety Coordinator will have an added advantage

· Self-driven, meticulous, analytical mindset with strong ability to multi-task

· Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for developing a potential pipeline of real estate to meet A*STAR's future space needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning & Supply Pipeline Development
Formulates a pipeline of real estate options to support A*STAR?s future space needs in the area of Biosafety Level 2/Chemistry labs, Data Centers and Manufacturing Labs, taking into consideration future of work space and emerging industry sectors, with emphasis on sustainability. This includes liaison with real estate companies/consultancy firms and research performers in Singapore to understand space availability over a time horizon of 5-10 years.

Supply Matching and Stakeholders Management
Collaborates with stakeholders, including end-users, facility teams and research planning departments to match space demands to A*STAR prevailing leased space or explore alternatives, to enable timely execution of research activities. This entails having a good understanding of the infrastructure specifications and configuration of each space and its ability to meet the intended requirements and operations, including regulatory compliance.

Tenancy management
Coordinates, negotiates and establishes or renews tenancy for A*STAR spaces, considering various factors, such as terms and conditions offered and overall cost competitiveness. Serves as contract manager for various A*STAR tenancies.

REQUIREMENTS

· Background in Civil Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer, with minimum 5 to 8 years relevant experience in the real estate consultancy/marketing. Experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.

· Possess good leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams

· Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

As AWARE continues to advance and broaden its operations, we are thrilled to introduce the Director of Business Strategy position. This pivotal role will contribute significantly to the growth and revenue expansion of AWARE and its subsidiary, Catalyse Consulting Pte Ltd, in alignment with AWARE's mission, strategy and values.

Position: Director of Business Strategy

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Starting Date: Immediate

Application Closing Date: 10 February 2024

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Development:

Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion for AWARE's subsidiary, CCPL, in alignment with AWARE's mission, strategy and values.

Lead the sales and marketing activities of CCPL, focussing on:

• developing client relationships to generate new leads
• closing deals that come through the enquiry pipeline
• building CCPL's brand visibility (especially online)
• delivering consultancy, training, talks and / or coaching for CCPL.

Ensure that CCPL's business is carried out in alignment with AWARE's mission, strategy and values.

Identify new business opportunities for AWARE.

Corporate Relationship Management:

Cultivate and manage strong relationships with corporate partners of AWARE's subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with AWARE's mission, strategy and values.

Collaborate with AWARE's internal teams to tailor partnership opportunities that mutually benefit AWARE and / or CCPL and CCPL's corporate clients and allies.

Represent AWARE and CCPL in external forums, building a network of supporters and collaborators to amplify the reach of AWARE and CCPL.

Brand Strategy and Positioning of CCPL:

Develop and oversee CCPL's brand strategy ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all channels and that CCPL's brand is consistent with AWARE's mission, strategy and values.

Conduct ongoing market analysis, staying abreast of industry trends and competitor landscapes, and utilising insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Drive a culture of adaptability and innovation within the organisation based on market dynamics.

Team Leadership and Development for CCPL:

Provide visionary leadership to the business strategy and corporate partnerships team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.

Attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring the team is well-equipped to achieve strategic objectives and is guided by AWARE's values.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years total of professional experience, with a robust background that includes at least 10 years in a senior leadership role, demonstrating a consistent track record of strategic decision-making and team management.
• Proven success in cultivating and sustaining partnerships with both corporate entities and individual donors, showcasing expertise in business development and revenue generation within the commercial sector.
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue through innovative strategies, successful execution, and a deep understanding of marketing and branding principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, evidenced by a history of effective collaboration, alliance-building, and impactful presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional teams in alignment with AWARE’s mission, vision, and values, emphasising diversity, choice, gender rights, and respect for others. Proven aptitude for attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining high-calibre staff in roles that align with organisational goals.
• Well-versed in information systems and data management, showcasing proficiency in leveraging innovative tools and technologies to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Ideally experienced in digital marketing, demonstrating adaptability to evolving technological landscapes and a successful history of enhancing revenue through strategic marketing initiatives.
• Expertise in developing and leading comprehensive marketing and branding strategies to enhance organisational visibility and drive revenue growth.
• Proven ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders and advance the organisation’s mission.
• Collaborative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with sound judgement, strong organisational skills, and effective problem-solving abilities. Possesses a positive, forward-thinking mindset that aligns with AWARE’s commitment to progress and innovation.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding and commitment to AWARE’s feminist perspective, with the ability to integrate feminist principles into strategic decision-making, marketing, and branding practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of the motivations driving individuals to work and volunteer in the non-profit sector, reflecting a nuanced grasp of the unique challenges and opportunities within this context.

Application Process:

• Interested applicants are invited to email their cover letter, CV, and details of two referees to ed@aware.org.sg. Due to the high level of selectivity for this role, only candidates meeting these enhanced qualifications will be considered for an interview.

Job responsibility

You will interact closely with SIgN Management, Principal Investigators and scientists, and external academic and industry partners and research institutions.

1. Promote SIgN research to Industry Partners. Facilitate SIgN researchers to communicate with industry partners on potential collaborations. Help to grow SIgN business activities by being proactive in creating new opportunities and new markets. Investigate on potential national and regional businesses.
2. Promote SIgN platform technologies to external academic and industry partners and research institutions for service engagements and collaborations through seminars, conferences, roadshows and exhibitions. Network with local and international partners and institutions to develop relations within Life Sciences and Immunology and promote use of SIgN platforms. Engage external partners and institutions in service agreements and collaborations.
3. Negotiate and administer Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Confidentiality Agreements. Review and file Technology Disclosures and work with HQ I&E on IP filing.
4. Coordinate with Project Management Office (PMO) on the management of industry and IAF-PP/IAF-ICP projects.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field of Study: PhD or Masters in Life Sciences/Immunology/Molecular Biology or related fields, with relevant industry experience (preferred)

Min. Years of Experience: At least more than 5 years of business development or sales experience strongly preferred

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills; independent and resourceful
• Excellent planning skills, well-organized and comfortable with outreach / promoting business partnerships
• Demonstrate strong delivery of commitments
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with good presentation skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job responsibility

You will interact closely with SIgN Management, Principal Investigators and scientists, and external academic and industry partners and research institutions.

1. Promote SIgN research to Industry Partners. Facilitate SIgN researchers to communicate with industry partners on potential collaborations. Help to grow SIgN business activities by being proactive in creating new opportunities and new markets. Investigate on potential national and regional businesses.
2. Promote SIgN platform technologies to external academic and industry partners and research institutions for service engagements and collaborations through seminars, conferences, roadshows and exhibitions. Network with local and international partners and institutions to develop relations within Life Sciences and Immunology and promote use of SIgN platforms. Engage external partners and institutions in service agreements and collaborations.
3. Negotiate and administer Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Confidentiality Agreements. Review and file Technology Disclosures and work with HQ I&E on IP filing.
4. Coordinate with Project Management Office (PMO) on the management of industry and IAF-PP/IAF-ICP projects.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field of Study: PhD or Masters in Life Sciences/Immunology/Molecular Biology or related fields, with relevant industry experience (preferred)

Min. Years of Experience: At least more than 10 years of business development or sales experience strongly preferred

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills; independent and resourceful
• Excellent planning skills, well-organized and comfortable with outreach / promoting business partnerships
• Demonstrate strong delivery of commitments
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with good presentation skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Title: Executive Director – Asia Pacific

Division: Data, Research and Technology

Department: CASE AP Region

Reports to: Vice President, Data, Research and Technology

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Level: Senior Director

Position Purpose

The remit of the Executive Director – Asia Pacific is to serve and to grow the institutional membership of CASE in the Asia-Pacific region and to engage with institutional, advancement and CASE volunteer leaders. The Executive Director will work with CASE Vice Presidents to develop budget goals and ensure income generation growth in the region. The Executive Director will provide effective leadership and management of the Singapore- and Australia- based team – in partnership with divisional matrix managers, to support the effective delivery of CASE’s strategic plan goals. The Executive Director provides vital insight and context on the Asia-Pacific region for the successful delivery of CASE’s strategic plan in support of our members in the region.

Essential function

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Grounded in a review of the value that CASE has provided for decades and an analysis of what advancement professionals in education need now and will need in the future, CASE underwent a recalibration process that led to our new strategic plan, Championing Advancement: CASE 2022–2027. This plan centres on the steps necessary to achieve our strategic intent: defining the competencies and standards for the profession of advancement and leading and championing their dissemination and application across the world’s educational institutions.

CASE is committed to being a ‘member-centred’ organisation and to empowering its members to engage in a rich and fulfilling member experience, characterised by in-sector thought leadership, institutional capacity building and benchmarking, diversity, equity and inclusion acumen, the highest professional global standards and programmes, and a commitment to the continuous professional development of (and support for) advancement professionals throughout their career journeys across the globe.

The Executive Director – Asia Pacific role is critical to achieving our strategic intent and to ensuring that CASE is effectively serving our members in the region.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

As the senior-most CASE leader permanently located in the Asia-Pacific region, the Executive Director for Asia Pacific will work closely with the CASE executive leadership team (ELT) to lead the delivery of the CASE Strategic Plan goals in the Asia Pacific, and be responsible for:

· Building and deepening relationships with educational advancement leaders to maximise the value of CASE membership, the utilisation of CASE resources, and to increase revenue from key member institutions through their purchase of additional CASE products and services.

· Working with the VP for Membership Marketing & Communications to build relationships with existing and potential member institutions to strengthen membership retention an achieve membership growth consistent with strategic plan and revenue goals.

· Working with the VP for Membership Marketing & Communications and the VP for Strategic Partnerships on public representation and stakeholder relations. The Executive Director should be viewed as the primary ‘voice’ of CASE in the region, serving on several national forums, including government advisory bodies; the media; and public platforms.

· Working in collaboration with the President and CEO, engage with Asia-Pacific Institutional Leaders across the schools and university sector to raise the profile of CASE.

· Working with the VP for Research, Data and Technology to promote the adoption of the CASE Global Reporting Standards and participation in data collection activities. Also, coordinating to ensure technologies used to support regional operations are aligned across CASE.

· Working with the VP of Volunteer Engagement & Leadership to coordinate Asia-Pacific volunteer governance. Provide guidance and support to the CASE Asia-Pacific Regional Council.

· Working with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to identify and lead on key strategic relationships with peer associations in the Asia-Pacific Region.

· Working with the VP of Education to ensure that CASE Asia-Pacific programmes are a successful part of global CASE programming and consistent with the CASE Career Journey Framework and Competency Model.

· Working with the Chief Financial Officer and VPs in all areas to develop appropriate budgets for the activities in the region, to monitor progress towards goals.

· Working with the VP of Development, Culture and Talent, to ensure that regional office operations support effective HR management and staff retention and growth for the Singapore - and Australia-based staff and ensure that CASE values are upheld in deepening CASE’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the region, with internal and external focus.

A successful Executive Director will have the confidence of CASE’s Executive Leadership Team, and the CASE team in Singapore/Australia. They will establish credibility with the CASE members and volunteer leaders across Asia-Pacific and other key stakeholder groups.

Liaison Responsibilities

· Work in concert with and diplomatically with all divisions and regions.

· Work as a member of the global CASE Senior Leadership Team, and in particular with the Vice Presidents and Chief of Staff across their strategic portfolios, and the fellow Executive Directors in the CASE regions, to ensure the best sharing of ideas, expertise, and knowledge.

· Incorporate tasks and projects as directed by the objectives in the CASE strategic plan.

Professional Reputation Responsibilities

· In keeping with the CASE values statement, ensure that CASE is well represented by exercising a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, in all activities, services and products.

Fiscal Responsibilities

· Consult CASE VPs in the development of CASE budgetary goals to support activities in the Asia Pacific region, monitor budgets against those goals, and ensure that CASE resources are utilised effectively and responsibly in the region.

Job Complexity and Knowledge

· This position receives broad direction and is expected to work with a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy. This position interacts with CASE staff from across the world in the context of a matrix structure and comes into contact with senior volunteers, members, and other high level external key stakeholders. This position will be responsible for his/her own time management and planning tasks to ensure the key responsibilities are met.

Problem Solving and Judgment

· High-level judgment and problem-solving skills are required, as the Executive Director is frequently faced with situations which require immediate action in response to issues and requests. The breadth and depth of understanding of an issue and the key internal/external persons handling the issue, and the way in which the issue is handled, all affect the outcome of the situation.

· Working within a matrix structure is complex and core to the global organisation.

· It is critical that the Executive Director values the power of CASE as the leading association worldwide for educational advancement and understands the unique role our community and staff in Asia Pacific plays in advancing education in the region. The association-wide Strategic Plan presents a powerful opportunity for CASE to drive conversations about the importance of advancement in education. The Executive Director for Asia Pacific will be critical to ensuring association-wide collaboration with responsibilities for staying abreast of key regional issues and sharing information across CASE subject matter and discipline experts.

Professional and Organisational Knowledge

· The position requires that the Executive Director develops a deep understanding of CASE, its policies and procedures and an understanding of the culture and regional and divisional interdependencies.

· This position requires a deep understanding and respect for CASE’s systems and workflow and global consultative culture.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

· Within the CASE matrix structure, provide regional supervision for staff in the Asia-Pacific region. Work with VPs in appropriate areas to coordinate the management, hiring, and training regional staff working within various CASE divisions.

· Support the Executive Leadership Team in setting annual goals and objectives.

· Mentor, guide and evaluate the way the individuals perform their work; encourage continual professional development.

· Create and maintain a collegial, inclusive work environment that enables staff to make a positive contribution and encourages mutual respect and trust.

· Ensure that information is communicated up, down, and across the association so staff can fulfill their responsibilities and make sound decisions.

· Ensure that plans and programmes are in place that advance CASE’s goals for inclusiveness.

· Demonstrate by example and communicate ways in which each CASE employee can enhance his or her awareness of the importance of inclusiveness to the organisation.

•Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Education and Experience:

• College or university degree required.

• Significant senior management expertise, with a minimum of seven years progressively responsible experience, gained in an educational/membership/ training organisation or not for profit/association environment.

• Experience and knowledge working in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Experience preferred in one or more areas within institutional advancement (alumni relations, communications, marketing, fundraising, or advancement services).

• Experience of managing volunteer boards, affinity groups or stakeholders.

• Experience managing and motivating staff as well as working with colleagues across an organisation to develop plans, achieve goals, and deliver results.

• Experience developing and implementing member or customer engagement strategies and confident in building relationships at a leadership level and with influential stakeholders.

• Experience working across a complex, matrixed association, or institution preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Attitudes:

• A demonstrated interest in advancing education in the not-for-profit sector.

• A strong commitment to contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

• An understanding of, and interest in, engaging with a broad range of cultures and countries.

• A recognition of the value of CASE’s global reach and how this could serve region.

• A demonstrable interest in and appreciation of the activities, purpose, and ethos of CASE.

• A strong communicator with rapport who is approachable and a good listener.

• A strong service orientation.

• Self-awareness and the ability to give and take feedback.

• The ability to influence a wide range of people both through negotiation, gravitas and leading by example, with a high level of professionalism and diplomacy.

• A strategic mindset and ability to make an effective contribution to the activities of the association.

• A creative thinker who is excited by learning and finding innovative approaches to work.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to perform at both the strategic and tactical level.

• A self-starting approach and ability to take initiative.

• Empathetic team member.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in different geographies and from different cultural backgrounds.

Apply by Sun, 21 January 2024: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/3976/executive_director_asia_pacific/

For informal inquiries please contact Eljoh Balajadia at eljoh.balajadia@perrettlaver.com or +44 203 928 7375.

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge presence in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore as part of its CREATE program CAM.CREATE. The research programme Cambridge Centre for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technology (C4T) is a collaborative research activity between Cambridge University, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and National University of Singapore (NUS) within Cambridge CARES.

CARES is a busy research centre responsible for the support of the operational delivery of over 150 researchers and with current managed funds of S$60m (£32.5m). Research income from the Singapore National Research Foundation's CREATE programme, government-industry partnerships and industry, continues to grow. The pursuit of strong international research collaborations in Singapore demonstrates its alignment to the University of Cambridge mission to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. CARES maintains strong links with the Cambridge Colleges and the University as a whole, creating further opportunities for students and researchers in South East Asia and Cambridge to engage in multi-disciplinary international collaborations. The University of Cambridge had set out to seek out excellence and setting up enduring and mutually beneficial collaborations to establish strategic partnerships across the globe, of which CARES is both an example and has become an inextricable part of the University's make-up. Cambridge researchers are working alongside collaborators in Singapore universities and other research institutions on problems such as research in carbon reduction and the science of learning to underpin preparations for a better future, which is both relevant to Singapore and the world at large.

Who are we looking for?

The Chief of Staff works as part of the CARES leadership team (with the CARES Director) to ensure the smooth running of the University of Cambridge's research centre in Singapore. The post holder has operational responsibility for all day-to- day non-academic activities of the centre, including research grant pre- and post award activities, people management, financial management, and establishing and maintaining partnerships with funders and collaborating institutions. The role holder is expected to fulfil decisions made by the CARES Governing Board, working with the CARES Director, CARES Governing Board and staff members to ensure that the organisational mission is fulfilled operationally and strategically.

The post-holder leads the multi-functional CARES Support Team (currently 12 based in Singapore and UK) supporting the research operations at the centre.

This position could be well suited to University of Cambridge administrators seeking a new challenge with the rare opportunity to work in an international environment abroad to further the University's international research ambitions; in such cases the position is offered as an internal secondment.

Please note that this position is based 100% in Singapore. The CARES Chief of Staff will be seconded full-time to Singapore and will be paid by CARES Ltd in Singapore Dollars. The Singapore salary will be competitive, taking into account local salary benchmarks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and directing all administrative and operational activities on behalf of the CARES Director and CARES Governing Board, including line management of CARES Support Team in Singapore and Cambridge.
• Areas of functional responsibility include finance, procurement, HR, IT and lab technical support, communications and outreach, grants pre- and post-award support (including contracting), statutory compliance and reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Responsible for strategic planning and financial projections, including advising on and pro-actively planning options for full utilisation of major grants and contingency planning.
• Responsible for oversight of CARES’ legal, corporate and contractual compliance and risk management and for ensuring appropriate governance processes are in place to facilitate this.
• Organising and prioritizing critical issues and required information for the CARES Governing Board, CARES Director and leadership to facilitate efficient decision making.
• Assume responsibility for the management of the relationship with various stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between leadership and other key stakeholders, including managing relationship with significant partners and external parties and ensuring CARES is involved in an appropriate range of discussions in the government, public and private sectors at national (UK and Singapore) and international levels, and take an active role in relevant networks to facilitate.
• Provide oversight and guidance to projects of high importance, including major grant bids, infrastructure and procurement projects, policy development and others.
• Manage research grant pre-award and post-award activities, and planning for major grant bids.
• Oversight of CARES contracting process, including negotiation on behalf of CARES in more complex cases.
• Oversight of CARES’ intellectual property management, with support from the relevant university technology transfer offices.
• Develop and oversee appropriate systems, policies and protocols for operations and administration in CARES.
• Deputise for the CARES Director in relation to the non-academic duties as required, including representing the programme professionally and at a senior level to external parties.

What skills/experience do you have?

Experience:

• Work experience of operations management, including experience of working in a senior level, complex environment.
• Experience of management in an academic or research environment, particularly multi-institutional and grants based.
• Experience of management in a start-up environment. (Desirable)
• Experienced people manager with evidence of managing performance of large teams for high quality results.
• Demonstrable track record of shaping, as relevant, policy, strategy and practices in medium to large organization.
• Evidence of experience in sensitively managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of oversight of intellectual property management in a research or academic environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of and experience with higher education sector management. Experience of University of Cambridge particularly useful. (Desirable)
• Experience of international or intercultural management and/or working, particularly with South East Asia/UK. (Desirable)

Skills:

• Strong Project Management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight to support staff in individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture.
• Ability to provide nuanced, indirect leadership, including upwards and through dotted line structures.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, and the ability to accomplish varied tasks effectively.
• Strong abilities in strategic thinking and planning; the ability to guide and harmonise several programmes of work, and oversee and coordinate multiple teams and management arrangements.
• Well-developed inter-personal and managerial skills; ability to foster good relationships with people at all levels and to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, students and external contacts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to think outside established solutions where these are not appropriate to the context.
• Strong negotiating and moderating skills.
• Numerate, with confidence in manipulation and analysis of financial and other numerical data.
• Ability to work and think strategically and collaboratively across functions and institutions.
• Strong sense of professional integrity and an ability to lead with this at the core.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of being deployed in high-profile, culturally varied situations.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to intelligently and knowledgeable navigate compliance requirements, including ability to use. policy and governance arrangements as effective tools.
• Highly proactive, persuasive, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Adaptable and able to thrive and lead in a changing environment.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline. (Desirable)
• MBA, MPA or similar qualification. (Desirable)
• Some training in understanding and using management accounts. (Desirable)

What can we offer you?

• A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.
• A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

The role of the Senior Assistant Director, Resource Personnel (RP) is to support the Research Entity (RE)/ Principal Investigators (PIs) in managing the processes related to the management of core and non-core funding including budgeting, proper cost allocation and charging, making quarterly projections, making grant requisitions, liaising with the auditors of the grants, and submitting the requisite reports as required within the terms and conditions of the grants and reporting on the utilisation. In addition, the RP will support general RE administration. The SAD will also supervise 2 staff.

Job description:

• Be a strategic partner and support the key stakeholders on management of budgets and grants to ensure progress and sustainability of the institute
• Manage fund requisitions, audits and reconciliations of expenses
• Provide timely reporting, projections and tracking of budget and expenses
• Conduct statistical analyses of data, trends as well as analyse budget utilization.
• Ensure internal controls and financial procedures are in compliance with A*STAR Financial Policy and Procedures (FPP).
• Prepare annual and ad-hoc budget projections
• Monthly Access Control Review - iGrants.
• Supervise 2 RPs

Job Requirements:

• Educational background in Business Administration/Finance with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in resource or grant management, financial planning and analysis, as well as financial operations and reporting.
• Well versed in SAP GUI, Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Resourceful and driven with high energy level.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Willing to take on ad hoc additional duties, if required