A*STAR

Senior Assistant Director, Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Office

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 2 weeks ago

About the role

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Join A*STAR, a world-class organization powering Singapore's scientific and economic future. This role within the Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Office involves being a catalyst for change, working directly with senior leadership to conceptualize, design, and implement high-impact initiatives that drive strategic planning, digital transformation, and service excellence across the organization.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize near-term business initiatives and mid/long-term strategic projects with Corporate Group Divisions to achieve organizational aims.
  • Drive the Corporate Group's strategic planning exercise, including strategy workshops and development of objectives and key results.
  • Craft and deliver high-impact, concise briefings to senior leadership, translating complex data into clear policy papers.
  • Spearhead the implementation of digitalization and automation solutions, including GenAI, to build a faster, agile corporate environment.
  • Review policy and process inefficiencies to champion service excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Transform raw data into compelling visual stories using dynamic dashboards to inform critical, data-driven decisions.
  • Architect internal engagement platforms, from leadership retreats to townhalls, to forge powerful connections across A*STAR.
  • Deploy on special assignments requiring immediate and decisive action.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of working experience in strategic/corporate planning or relevant roles.
  • Proven ability to build trust, inspire confidence, and lead teams through complex planning processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to create executable plans and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Capacity to maintain composure and perform under extreme pressure from tight deadlines.
  • Keen mind capable of anticipating issues and planning contingencies.