About the role
AI summarisedThis role at A*STAR's Biomedical Research Council involves building Singapore's R&D capabilities in biomedical data and AI, focusing on strategic development, ecosystem engagement, and foresight. The manager will work with research units, public agencies, hospitals, and industry to develop and translate research programmes.
ResearchFull-timePrecision Health
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Development: Work closely with the research community and key opinion leaders within and outside A*STAR to build relevant R&D capabilities and infrastructure, catalysing data-driven innovation for biomedical research and healthcare. This includes the development and assessment of research programmes leveraging machine learning, data science and analytics and computational modelling for various biomedical domains.
- Ecosystem Engagement: Build partnerships across the ecosystem, including with public sector agencies, universities, hospitals, and industry players, to accelerate translational research. This includes supporting a key partnership with one of Singapore's healthcare clusters.
- Strategic Foresight: Monitor global scientific, industry and regulatory trends to guide the development of R&D strategies and capabilities, especially in the sharing and management of biomedical data, and the use of AI for health and biomedical applications.
- Administrative Management: Manage the administration and drive improvements related to the performance of A*STAR research units and/or funded research initiatives.
Requirements
- Degree or postgraduate degree in a relevant field such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science and Health Data Science. Degrees in Biomedical Sciences may be considered if coupled with relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of working experience in either business, research or innovation roles related to the above disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and deliver strategic initiatives within large or multidisciplinary organisations.
- Deep understanding of AI technologies and their application to biomedical research, clinical decision-making, and health service optimisation.
- Able to work independently and a strong team player
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to engage internal and external stakeholders and sell new ideas
- Meticulous, analytical and able to multi-task
- Values integrity, teamwork and excellence