A*STAR

Manager / Senior Manager, Precision Health & Biodata (Biomedical Data and AI)

A*STAR
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About the role

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Lead strategic development of Singapore's biomedical data and AI R&D capabilities, driving cross-disciplinary research, clinical partnerships, and translational medicine initiatives across A*STAR and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

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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