Senior Assistant Director, AI Full-time

Senior Assistant Director, AI

As Senior Assistant Director of AI in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster, he/she will:

• Shape and catalyse the execution of A*STAR's AI strategy. This includes identifying key AI research areas and convening programmes that fulfill Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0.
• Partner AI researchers and steering them towards achieving the strategic objectives of the organisation, eg. in AI for Science, AI for Manufacturing, AI for Healthcare, and AI for Transport.
• Facilitate transformation of scientific research and technology development through promotion of more extensive use of data, AI and computing in A*STAR's Data-AI-Computing (DAC) initiative.

Job Requirements:

• Background in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science with at least 5 years of working experience in AI and Data Science
• Ability to think strategically, analyse issues systematically, and devise comprehensive solutions
• Knowledge in a broad range of digital technologies, the digital industry, their trends, challenges, and potentials, especially in AI developments
• Passion in shaping research and innovation in digital technologies to bring about economic and societal outcomes for Singapore
• Proactive learning attitude, attention to details and results-oriented
• Comfortable with delivering outcomes in complex environment within challenging timelines
• Experience in technology strategy development or programme management roles in the public service or research organisations would be a plus point

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: 5 Years

Work Location: Fusionopolis