A*STAR's Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group helps companies turn research into business results.

As part of Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, we work with local and global businesses to accelerate innovation, scale growth, and strengthen competitiveness in high-value sectors.

I&E enables companies to move faster from lab to market through:

• Partnerships with industry, investors, and researchers to co-develop solutions for real business challenges.
• Licensing and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and intellectual property into market-ready products and services.
• Venture building that nurtures deep-tech start-ups from early concepts to global growth.

Through I&E, companies gain access to cutting-edge technologies, world-class research talent, and trusted pathways to market—helping them innovate with confidence, compete globally, and create long-term value.

We are seeking highly motivated and adaptable professionals to join our Planning team, which plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives and resource stewardship for the Group and reports directly to the senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development and implementation of data driven innovation and enterprise strategies aligned with A*STAR's strategic priorities, and Singapore's economic and national R&D agenda.
• Contribute to translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, funding initiatives, and performance frameworks; including supporting the design of and refinement of relevant Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Support resource planning and optimisation of resource allocation across the Innovation & Enterprise Group to maximise strategic value and outcomes.
• Assist in structuring evaluative approaches to assess the effectiveness and relevance of I&E initiatives, drawing on quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform strategic choices and course-corrections.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for I&E Group's Oversight Committee and stakeholders across A*STAR, industry, academia, and government agencies to drive innovation outcomes.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives that advance the Group's mission. Support senior management in strategic platforms, including engagements with companies, public sector agencies, and national research platforms.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, corporate development, innovation management, or industry engagement, preferably in sectors such as Semiconductor, Connectivity, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Medtech or Energy and Chemicals.
• Demonstrated experience working with data, evidence, and structured analysis to inform strategy, investment decisions, or programme design.
• Strong understanding of Singapore's R&D ecosystem, innovation policies, and enterprise development landscape.
• Demonstrated agility and resilience in navigating complex and fast-evolving environments.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, cross-disciplinary teams, and manage multiple priorities with clarity and focus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Impact-driven mindset, with a passion for translating R&D investments into meaningful economic and societal outcomes.
• Proficiency in using business intelligence, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, ChatGPT, scenario planning platforms) to support strategic foresight, planning, and decision-making.
• Meticulous and well-organized, with a systems-thinking approach to planning and execution.