Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director, Tech-Biz Development, MedTech Cluster, I&E Full-time

Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director, Tech-Biz Development, MedTech Cluster, I&E

The MedTech Cluster is responsible for providing a focal point for the development and integration of cutting-edge MedTech capabilities whilst fostering the MedTech community across A*STAR.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyse key industry and R&D trends – covering major and emerging MedTech technology areas and clinical applications
• Synthesise and succinctly present insights into supporting the design and execution of national RIE MedTech strategies and to spearhead the development and execution of A*STAR's MedTech R&D programmes and strategies.
• Conduct, review and make recommendations to support executive decision-making towards improving the A*STAR MedTech strategy, technology roadmaps, capabilities and resourcing and processes
• Build trusted relationships between management and research performers across A*STAR's research institutes to forge multi-disciplinary collaboration towards synergistic MedTech outcomes
• Lead scoping of large multi-party grant proposals (e.g. IAF-PP, Programmatic) and facilitate engagements and collaborations between research partners within A*STAR and the external community
• Support project monitoring and mediation to align processes and expectation between relevant stakeholders
• Develop a network of relationships with the academic research and clinical community as well as public sector research planning and economic agencies in Singapore
• Support A*STAR-wide project and outcomes tracking
• Support other operational activities of the Programme Office

Requirements:

• MSc or PhD in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or other technical experience in a related medical technology field.
• >10 years of working experience in either medical device/Health IT industry, R&D, strategic/corporate planning, life science management consulting or any other relevant roles
• Some project management experience is preferred
• Possess a good understanding of R&D value chain and requirements in key MedTech markets.
• Experience in front-facing engagements dealing with vendors, key accounts, stakeholders.
• Possess excellent networking, communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrate ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy working in a small team

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.

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: 10 Years

Work Location: Fusionopolis