About the role

AI summarised

The Deputy Director, Sustainability & Energy will lead strategic planning and coordination of public sector R&D in sustainability and energy, shaping national research agendas and managing collaborative programmes across government agencies, research institutes, and industry. This role involves technology foresighting, masterplanning, and programme execution to drive economic and societal outcomes for Singapore.

ResearchFull-time

Key Responsibilities

Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in Sustainability & Energy R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies (eg. NRF, MTI, NCCS, MND, MSE, EDB, EMA), Research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors
Long-term R&D planning and stakeholder engagements that shape and contribute directly to the national R&D agenda (eg. RIE 2030)
Technology Foresighting and Masterplanning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with national priorities
R&D programme strategy development and design, which entails convening relevant public agencies, enterprises, and research entities (within A*STAR and from Institutes of Higher Learning) into collaboration programmes, securing necessary management support, and resources for programme execution
R&D programme execution and management, including working with other A*STAR divisions to plan for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation
Development and reviews of technology capabilities across all A*STAR Research Institutes
Research proposals evaluation, project reviews, and management

Requirements

A Background in a technical/engineering discipline, with at least 10 years of related work experience
Comfortable with delivering outcomes in complex environment within challenging timelines
Attention to details, Result-oriented, and resourceful, with astute planning and analytical skills
Ability to think strategically, analyse issues from different angles and devise comprehensive solutions
Knowledge in a broad range of decarbonization technologies, trends, trade-offs, challenges, and potentials
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Track record of leadership and people development, and ability to mentor junior officers