Job Description

The A*STAR International Partnerships Office (IPO) is responsible for driving and coordinating A*STAR’s international partnerships and engagements in support of A*STAR’s mission.  

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (AD / Snr AD) include:

• Monitoring global trends and risks that may impact on A*STAR’s international partnerships and engagements
• Managing A*STAR’s bilateral partnerships with countries under the AD / Snr AD’s charge in support of national/A*STAR priorities, including staffing incoming visits from foreign delegations and outgoing visits by A*STAR senior management, as well as managing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem-level bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
• Managing A*STAR engagements and interests at multilateral forums under the AD / Snr AD’s charge
• Serving as A*STAR’s point-of-contact with MTI, NRF, MFA and other agencies on matters under the AD / Snr AD’s charge, including staffing and providing inputs to briefs for Singapore leaders, for reporting requirements, on bilateral/multilateral engagements led by other agencies, on bilateral/multilateral statements, declarations etc
• Driving strategy and policy development efforts as well as follow-on implementation efforts. Work with the relevant A*STAR divisions in doing so, including but not limited to Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorates, Research Councils, the Innovation & Enterprise Group

(The AD / Snr AD is an individual contributor within his/her team in IPO, but may be tasked to lead or support other workstreams as needed.) 

Requirements

• Deep understanding of, and past work experience in, international relations and government affairs
• Knowledge of Science, Technology & Innovation policy and related issues would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to build and navigate relationships across diverse cultures as well as large organisations
• Strong strategic thinking, policy planning, project management and stakeholder management skills
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Effective and thoughtful communicator
• Self-starter, independent and resourceful, as well as a strong team player