Total 18 Director/C-Level research associate job vacancies in Education / Training category in Singapore

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The Research Office is responsible for driving and defining the University's research strategy; liaising with and implementing ministry’s guidelines relevant to research; liaising with administrative units to develop, coordinate, and execute research policies; and ensuring resources are available to deliver University’s research plans.

As a Director/ Deputy Director, this role will work with senior research leadership and involve in providing strategic leadership and operational support in all research matters in the Research Office.. He/she will be responsible for formulation, implementation and regular review of research policies and procedures. This also includes assessment of the University’s overall performance in research initiatives/progammes to provide assurance that it is implemented within University and funding guidelines.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Research Office and drive change management;
• Develop, review and implement policies frameworks, and guidelines that guide research activity across the University. Work synergistically with stakeholders to coordinate the formulation and development of policy and procedural papers in relation to the implementation of new initiatives and/or revision of existing policies/guidelines;
• Standardise research related policies across the University, ensuring governance and proper implementation in all schools, colleges and pan-university research centres;
• Collaborate with the various stakeholders such as Research Support Office, Research Integrity & Ethics Office, Talent Recruitment and Career Support Office to review processes/initiate new programs to drive RIE and university objectives which includes to lead, integrate and synergise various administrative, operational and system upgrade matters across different stakeholders;
• Engage with various stakeholders including senior research leadership of the school and corporate labs, Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, IT, etc., to align, bridge and improve processes;
• Oversee the Committee on Space Planning and Allocation and ensure that University space are effectively and efficiently utilised and in consistent with prevailing laws and university policy;
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures that are in alignment with the University’s policies and procedures and ensure sound corporate governance and compliance;
• Proactively develop, review and drive improvements in the research’s structure/system/process and work to enhance organisation’s effectiveness;
• Leverage on analytics to assess the effectiveness of research strategies and initiatives, enabling continuous improvement;
• Evaluate historical data on research outcomes and funding effectiveness to optimize resource allocation;
• Implement data-driven reporting systems to streamline compliance monitoring and reporting;
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• A minimum of a Master's degree, preferably PhD degree with R&D background;
• Proven experience in a similar capacity with demonstrated competency in leadership, strategic planning, decision-making and stakeholder relationship;
• Prior work experience in institutes of higher learning or in managing research sponsored programs will be advantageous;
• Proficient in statistical methods and techniques for analyzing data;
• Proficient in data visualization tools such as Power BI and ability to create clear, compelling visualization to communicate insights;
• Requires comprehensive understanding of the education landscape;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments;
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
• Employee development and performance management skills.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CTES Consulting PTE LTD

EA License No.: 07C3481

EA Personnel Registration No.: R1104237 (Jaclyn Tan)

Details of the Division and Team:

Deutsche Bank Research is responsible for economic and market analysis within the Deutsche Bank Group and covers asset allocation, fixed income markets, and all major industry sectors. Our research analysts analyze relevant market trends, highlights risks and opportunities, and act as consultants for the bank, its clients, and stakeholders. Our mission is to deliver high-quality independent analysis that helps investors understand markets and promotes public debate.

This position is for a role within the bank’s Foreign Exchange Research Team, with a dedicated focus on commodity currencies and energy commodities.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days of annual paid leave,plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement

Your key responsibilities:

• Conduct timely, insightful analysis on markets in Asia with a particular focus on commodities including crude oil markets, gold, natural gas and thermal coal.
• Analyze economic developments from macro data releases, capital flows, and central bank and government policies to generate investment and hedging recommendations for Deutsche Bank’s clients
• Write for regional and global publications on investment opportunities, trading recommendations and market themes in Asian and commodity markets
• Build detailed models that provide an understanding of currency valuation and forecasting
• Present ideas and recommendations to the bank’s clients through multiple channels, including marketing trips to various geographies
• Support key internal stakeholders, including Senior Management in the Investment Bank and Global Research, for topics related to Asia

Your skills and experience:

• Masters degree with 10+ years experience in commodities research with a particular focus on precious and base metals
• Demonstrated experience working on research papers on commodity markets and their interplay with financial markets, macroeconomics, and geopolitical affairs
• Strong quantitative skills set and the ability to create complex, yet easily understandable financial models and charts
• Good interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication in English
• Strong writing and presentation skills and the ability to express quantitative conclusions in both written and spoken form
• Desire to take initiative, express intellectual curiosity, propose new ideas, deliver on independent projects, and excel in a fast-paced environment

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

How we’ll support you:

• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

About the role

The Research Director will be responsible for the contribution to the overall growth of the CX service line in Singapore. Their primary purpose would be act as the account lead and advisor to a selection of clients allocated to them across various CX programmes with a focus on driving operational efficiencies, shaping the direction of the account and ensuring strategic insights deliver value to our clients.

What you will do

CX Service Line Strategy

• Execute the global Service Line CX strategy with the CX lead.
• Help drive acquisition of new business / additional industry verticals into business unit.
• Responsible for new business development and retention of existing programmes.
• Contribute to and drive overall turnover growth for CX Singapore.
• Create / co-create powerful proposals and pitches for our clients, always innovating and surprising them with what we can do.
• Achieve set AOT & GM targets.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.

Thought Leadership

• Build strong relationships across our business and with clients and inspire with thought leadership and innovation to deliver excellence in everything we do.
• Support and coach CX teams in driving execution, implementation and strategy driven work for our clients that incorporate CX solutions and services.
• Works with global CX teams and markets to bring best practice and thinking on similar clients and programmes to their business unit / allocated strategic clients.

Business Management

• Co-create and activate client specific account plans to meet target revenue objectives and include value added appropriate CX solutions in existing and new proposals / programmes.
• Interact with clients to promote Ipsos brand, value proposition and sell CX services and solutions.
• Develop skills and coach team to provide expertise in CX solutions.
• Contributes to the overall wider CX team collaboration.

People Management

• Responsible for the management of direct reports.
• Works closely with the CX lead to plan capacity for core research execution and programme execution to ensure delivery across programmes.
• Supports the development of the team through training and mentoring (e.g. “story telling”, insights and solutions).

Execution and Delivery Management

• Contributes and oversees the execution of projects within business unit.
• Analysis and strategic reporting involvement: produce written and visual reports that incorporate storytelling to ensure business / research objectives are met for our clients.
• Elevation of strategic reporting and advanced analytics.
• Facilitating workshops and strategy sessions.

Who you are

• At least 10 years of strong Market Research Experience (including CX experience)
• Business development (strong sales and negotiation skills) and developing strong client relationships
• Experience in relevant sectors
• Designing sound business plans outlining client, people, collaboration and financial considerations
• Strong innovative research and analytic skills
• Quantitative and Qualitative experience
• Strong client industry knowledge
• CX solutions and skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ideation, moderation & facilitation
• Proficiency with the MS Office package
• CX Technology experience (an advantage)
• Ability to learn other software packages

Senior Research Director

We are a specialist division of M&C Saatchi.

Our aim is to harness the power of cutting-edge marketing, communications, and creativity, so that they become key tenets of social and behaviour change activity. Clients include a range of governments, INGO’s, foundations and multilaterals.

We are focused on tackling some of humanity's most challenging and important problems, in fragile states and developing countries, through the creation of multimedia messaging campaigns.

A specialist research team exists within the company to provide formative research support and to evaluate the progress of the campaigns. We are looking for an experienced mixed-methods researcher to lead this research team.

The Senior Research Director will be confident leading the Research & Insights Department, managing & overseeing a team across two offices. This will involve overseeing the design of assessment frameworks to ensure both the effectiveness of the messaging is assessed, as well as the assessment of the strategy/Theory of Change itself. The Senior Research Director will also oversee report writing for internal audiences as well as clients. The position requires relationship management with research partners who perform the primary research on behalf of the organisation. The position will also require representing the research team internally, with especial regard to working with the accounts, strategy and production teams. The position will additionally entail other research tasks, including but not limited to open-source research; desk reviews; lessons learned/best practice write ups; etc.

Reports to the Indo-Pacific Director

Job purpose

· Working as part of a core team that supports M&C Saatchi World Services’ communications campaigns, providing research, analysis and insights to support program management teams.

· Leading the measurement and assessment of ongoing communications campaigns, applying quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Main Accountabilities

· Implementing evaluation strategies, including designing assessment strategies and reviewing draft formative and evaluative research instruments produced by Analysts working on the project.

· Owning project research reporting including assessment reports and formative research reports. This includes reviewing reports delivered by Managers & Analysts working on the project to ensure we are providing meaningful and actionable insights.

· Presenting research findings to internal and external audiences in a clear, articulate and timely manner.

· Managing relationships with research fieldwork partners and overseeing all project management when outsourced.

· Assisting with optimising the project’s strategy and delivery.

· Feeding into strategy/Theory of Change development.

· Regional research craft leadership and line management of Managers & Analysts within the team, contributing to both formal and informal training and mentorship of members of the team.

· Development and productisation of research capabilities for existing and potential clients. This includes selling capabilities to prospective clients and development of bespoke methods and tools for commercialisation.

· Reporting and updating the Leadership team regularly, managing upwards as well as downwards

Knowledge and Expertise

· Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods; research, data and insights

· A firm interest and understanding of geo-politics and International Relations.

· Regional expertise: The SRD is expected to be (or become) an authority on the APAC region, with the ability to sense-check the analysis produced by the analysts within the team, and knowledge of best practice when conducting research in Asian markets.

· Proven ability to lead and manage a regional team.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of, and/or experience in, the media industry, creative production, and media dissemination.

· Knowledge of behaviour change communications.

· Knowledge of Strategic Communications.

Experience and Qualifications and Core Skills:

· Minimum of 8 years relevant research, monitoring and evaluation experience.

· Experience managing research projects from design to report writing.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills (with experience using SPSS, Q, R or Stata).

· Experience designing and conducting mixed methods research studies.

· Department lead or extensive line management experience.

· Strong report writing and data visualisations skills.

· Good communication skills including experience presenting research findings and explaining technical concepts to multiple stakeholders including non-researchers, clients, etc.

· A strong work ethic with ability to stick to deadlines.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

· Fluent in written and spoken English.

· Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Desirable:

· Experience with evaluating behavioural change.

· Experience evaluating the impact/effectiveness of multimedia communications activity.

· Experience with digital and innovative research methods.

· Experience designing logical frameworks (logframes) and assessment strategies.

· Experience using data visualisation software such as tableau.

· Experience of myriad tools, research processes and partners that have improved ways of working.

Additional Key Qualities

· Understanding of the company’s culture and business area.

· Sense of responsibility towards the organisation’s reputation.

· Ability to travel and work independently.

· Forward leaning attitude and ability to represent the research team internally and externally.

· Willingness to manage, mentor and train members of the team.

· Anticipation of challenges and show of initiative across all projects.

The Animal Research Facilities (ARF) at NTU is seeking to hire a Director/Deputy Director who is experienced in all aspects of managing an academic animal research facility. It comprises of 4 main housing facilities licensed by the Animal and Veterinary Services at NParks.

• Animal Research Facilities at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Clinical Science Building, Novena, holding mainly rodents (1,600sqm)
• Research Support Building at NTU Yunnan Campus housing rodents (1,300sqm)
• Zebrafish Facility at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Experimental Medicine Building, NTU Main Campus (400 sqm)
• NIE fish facility

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee animal care, equipment and ARF-RSB facility team to meet the needs of LKCMedicine and SBS scientific communities.

• Responsible for developing, timely updating and communicating all standard operating procedures. This includes the acquisition and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Ensure compliance to IACUC protocols and ethics to safeguard animal welfare.
• Involve in conducting animal facility inspections as appropriate, including tracking and reporting statistics for Singapore agencies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements..

2. Management and Administration of budgets for ARF

• Preparation, submission and presentation of the annual budgets for the NTU ARFs (LKCMedicine and RSB) to senior management of LKCMedicine and NTU.
• Work closely with ARF-RSB administrative leads to track budget utilization and achieve accurate marksmanship annually.
• Streamline and align ARF administration work such as procurement, with NTU policy and best practices in collaboration with ARF-RSB administrative leads.

3. Management of expanded suite of specialized services for the research community

• Design and develop in-house expanded scope of specialized service offerings tailored to the needs of the research community.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, veterinarian support staff, regulatory committees and industry partners to ensure the service meet high standards and industry requirements.
• Engage with external stakeholders including industry collaborators to promote and maximize the utilization of facility’s specialized services.
• Develop in-house capabilities including upskilling of staff to deliver the expanded suite of specialized services and keep pace with industry advancements and emerging research needs.

4. Fulfil and maintain accreditation standards to ensure compliance with professional accreditation regulations

• Responsible for maintaining all applicable accreditations standards for the care and use of laboratory animals at NTU.
• Ensure compliance with professional accreditation regulations, including regular reviews and updates to meet evolving standards.

5. Oversee planning and execution of activities and events relating to ARF

• Planning of research activities including the monthly ARF seminar series established at LKCMedicine to ensure that the NTU ARFs are aligned with current and/or planned resources.
• Participate in institutional committees as NTU ARF-RSB‘s representative, contributing to the development and alignment of research initiatives.

Requirements

• Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM or VMD) or PhD in Biomedical sciences. Diplomate status within the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM) is desirable, but not required.
• At least 15 years’ experience working in an Animal Facility at the managerial and leadership level in managing and directing vivarium operations, including animal husbandry, preventative veterinary care, diagnosis, treatment, and control of disease, animal surgery and postoperative care, euthanasia, and necropsy.
• Documented experience in directing a complex animal resources program and awareness of Biological Agents and Toxins Act requirements in Singapore.
• Must be experienced in managing the operational needs of an animal facility including working with the staff and users.
• Possess knowledge of Singapore regulations, guidelines and policies, and AAALAC accreditation standards pertaining to the care and use of laboratory animals.
• Possess knowledge and experience in workflow between animal facilities of different hygienic standards, import of rodents and re-derivation projects as well as GLP operations and procedures.
• Ability to analyze/evaluate data, make appropriate recommendations and prepare operating/capital budgets.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and confidently set the professional and collegial example for others to follow.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

We are Assembly – and we’re not like the rest. We’re the modern alternative agency, bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to Find the Change That Fuels Growth for the best brands on the planet, including Lenovo, Lane Crawford, Marina Bay Sands, and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide – enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly’s proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that transform into actionable brand opportunities. We’re at the cutting edge of new media, technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today’s consumers, and we’re tapped into how culture and communities’ needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our commitment to Leave the World Better Than We Found It through measurable social and environmental impact work.

Assembly was named The Drum’s APAC Media Agency of the Year in 2021 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking someone passionate about data, obsessed with media trends, and eager to make a strategic impact for our clients and our organization. You’re a highly analytical and data-driven leader who can shape and elevate Assembly's research capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. This pivotal role will be the driving force behind our understanding of media landscapes, macro media trends, and consumer behavior, directly informing strategic decisions and client recommendations. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON ANY GIVEN DAY 

• Mastering Media Landscapes: Conducting deep dives into media consumption habits, platform performance, and emerging trends across diverse APAC markets. 

• Macro Trend Maven: Synthesizing vast amounts of data to identify and articulate overarching trends that impact media strategies, consumer engagement, and brand positioning. 

• Social Listening Guru: Managing and interpreting real-time social data to understand consumer sentiment, conversations, and emerging trends. 

• Research Powerhouse: Overseeing a comprehensive research program, encompassing proprietary surveys, focus groups, social listening, and competitive analysis. 

• Data Wizard: Leveraging advanced analytics tools (Excel macros, SQL, Google Analytics) to extract meaningful insights and uncover hidden patterns. 

• Knowledge Curator: Managing a robust library of third-party research reports, ensuring access to cutting-edge insights for the agency and clients. 

• Investment Strategist: Conducting cost-benefit analyses for potential research tools and platforms, maximizing value and impact. 

• Thought Leadership: Make trend/reporting recommendations to internal teams and play a pivotal role in shaping strategic thought-leadership programs that elevate the agency status.  

Your Impact: 

• Strategic Support: Your insights will directly guide the agency's strategy team and media recommendations, ensuring they're rooted in data-backed understanding of the ever-evolving media landscape. 

• Competitive Advantage: You'll equip Assembly with a unique understanding of macro trends and consumer behavior, positioning us as thought leaders in the industry. 

• Client Value: Your research will empower clients with actionable insights and a clear roadmap for navigating the complex media landscape in APAC. 

• Data-Driven Culture: You'll foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, elevating the agency's capabilities and outcomes. 

• Innovation Catalyst: You'll identify and champion new research methodologies, tools, and platforms to stay ahead of the curve. 

Must Haves: 

• Analytical Acumen: Preference to quantitative degree holders (statistics, mathematics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent. 

• Research Methodologist: Demonstrated ability to design and execute full-scale surveys and focus groups, including analysis and reporting. 

• Social Listening Ace: Extensive experience managing and analyzing data from social listening platforms (e.g., Quid, Netbase, Brandwatch, Meltwater). 

• Trend-spotter: Proven track record of identifying and interpreting macro trends in media, consumer behavior, and technology. 

• Communication Champion: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and compelling manner. 

• Technical Expertise: Mastery of Excel macros, SQL, Google Analytics, and other data analysis tools. 

• Leadership Presence: Experience leading and mentoring research teams, fostering collaboration and driving results from outsourced and remote teams. 

Good to Haves: 

• Media Agency Experience: Understanding of media planning, buying, and measurement processes. 

• APAC Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the unique media landscape and consumer behaviors across APAC markets. 

• Multilingual: Proficiency in multiple languages relevant to the APAC region. 

• Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to approach research challenges with innovative thinking and a solutions-oriented mindset. 

WHY ASSEMBLY?

• We‘re part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble, smart, and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy holdcos.
• We care about your growth — we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you’re hitting your personal and company goals.
• We recognize and celebrate your success...all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated!
• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we operate in hybrid model with flexibility, Work from Anywhere Scheme, allows you to be in control of your work-life balance.
• We believe in making impactful change in society, we encourage you to take Impact Leave time off from work to engage in volunteer activities with a charity that you support.

About Innovation (INN)

Ipsos’ Innovation Service line helps clients identify, qualify, optimize and forecast the business potential of innovations, products and packaging. Our rapid and validated end-to-end solutions, combine optimization with qualification, to enable clients to be faster in seizing opportunities and be more agile in bringing their products to market.

Researchers at Ipsos are experts in the field of Market Research who are trusted and consulted on leading-edge research design. The Ipsos Associate Research Director is an enthusiastic professional with a passion for creating knowledge and who is fully dedicated to finding the best solutions for our clients. He/she significantly contributes to the strategic direction of the business and is trusted with upholding the Ipsos brand.

The ARD takes on a leadership role in account management and delivery of leading-edge research. He/she is a strong mentor and coach to the team and effectively takes on research tasks, account management activities to maintain and build existing client relationships, and actively seek new client opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you are likely to possess,

• A good degree in Marketing, Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies
• At least 7 years of directly relevant experience
• Well-developed research skills, knowledge and thinking
• Strong client-servicing principles and communications skills
• Strong supervisory skills, with the ability to effectively manage team dynamics and garner strong team collaboration

Job Title: R&D Senior Director

Location: Singapore

Mode of working: Full time

About the Company:

Amoy Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (AmoyDx) is an R&D based in-vitro diagnostic company, focusing on molecular diagnostics for oncology precision medicine. With completely independent intellectual property rights of ADx-ARMS®, Super-ARMS®, ddCapture® and ADx-HANDLE® technologies, AmoyDx has a market-leading portfolio of molecular diagnostic assays.

At AmoyDx, our mission is to improve healthcare and patients' lives with superior & innovative products and services. Our vision is to be one of the global leading and most reliable suppliers of quality diagnostic products and services for personalized healthcare.

Job summary:

We are hiring a Research and Development Senior Director to lead the strategic vision and execution of research and development initiatives within the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the R&D process, including project management, team leadership, resource allocation, and innovation strategy. Your role is pivotal in driving technological advancements, product development, and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the R&D roadmap aligned with the company's objectives and market trends. Identify opportunities for innovation and technological advancement to maintain a competitive edge.

· Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of researchers, scientists, engineers, and technicians. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture conducive to creativity and high-performance.

· Project Management: Oversee multiple R&D projects from inception to completion. Define project goals, timelines, and milestones. Ensure projects are executed within budget and meet quality standards.

· Resource Allocation: Manage budgetary allocations for R&D activities. Optimize resource utilization and prioritize projects based on strategic importance and potential impact.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as product management, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure alignment between R&D efforts and business objectives. Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships to facilitate seamless integration of new technologies and products.

· Technology Assessment: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Evaluate new technologies for their applicability and potential to drive innovation within the organization.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all R&D activities comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to navigate regulatory requirements and obtain necessary approvals.

· Intellectual Property Management: Oversee the development and protection of intellectual property assets generated through R&D activities. Manage patent portfolios and intellectual property strategies to safeguard the organization's innovations.

· Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of R&D initiatives. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project progress, budgetary status, and strategic achievements.

· Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the R&D organization. Identify areas for optimization, process refinement, and efficiency enhancement.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant scientific discipline.

· Proven track record of leadership in research and development, preferably in a managerial capacity.

· Extensive experience in project management, resource allocation, and budgetary oversight within the oncology diagnostics field.

· Strong understanding of R&D processes, methodologies, and best practices.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

· Strategic thinker with a forward-looking vision and the ability to anticipate market trends and technological advancements.

· Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and bring products from concept to commercialization.

· Knowledge of regulatory requirements and intellectual property management.

· Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and achieving business objectives.

The Research Director is an integral partner for our clients, offering decision intelligence solutions that blend primary research experience, data science, strategy, and experience

to build valuable connections and by acknowledging and responding to changing business requirements. His/ her responsibilities shall include:

• Inspire new thinking, solutions adoption and cultivate client relationships.
• Addressing client business issues and work with team to create values on projects.
• Lead client discussions to ensure successful execution of research activities.
• Oversees conceptualization and development of high-quality research proposals and pursue leads with the team.
• Work with team members to actively identify and solve project management related issues before they arise.
• Guide team members and ensure the quality of all research outputs.

Job Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of integrated research/analytics experience in or adjacent to the market research sector
• Fluency in survey-based research and experience in employing different methodologies.
• Strong client relationship building and networking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, planning and project management skills at both a peer and management levels.

Public Affairs

Ipsos is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We provide public sector and NGO leaders, the media and the public with quality research and insight into rapidly evolving public opinion at home and around the world. We help organizations understand volatile, complex trends and political issues. We also help them to shape public opinion, not just to measure it. Our approach goes beyond delivering data. We analyze it, put it in context, and then let our clients know how they can best translate this understanding into efficient and effective policies, programs, communications strategies, and marketing initiatives.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be trusted with work with the Ipsos brand for the good of the business

To lead project teams in the design, set-up and management of leading-edge research and,

To carry out account management activities – managing existing client relationships, including seeking repeat business, and actively seeking major and new client opportunities and management.

• Responsible for the actions and activities of the team (with business area Director)
• Recruitment of junior staff
• Profit and loss+ responsibility for projects that one is managing and business area
• New business generation and existing client development plans (with business area Director)
• Problem resolution and ownership of results
• Directorscomplex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Generate meaningful insights from research data to add real value to the client
• Use advanced research techniques and apply them appropriately
• Demonstrate Company awareness through internal support, cross-selling and marketing and take a corporate view with new business opportunities and the relationships with existing clients (client-facing stream)
• Be an ambassador and guardian of the brand for Ipsos, displaying the appropriate knowledge and behaviors
• Significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the business area, implement agreed plans and actively support the Division and Company
• Make significant contribution to our work area(s) in terms of business generation/profit
• Challenge and mentor junior staff in research skills and their career development
• Recruit key skills and ensure operational efficiency of Department is maintained at all times.
• Conduct performance reviews and design staff development plans for the team (with business area Director). Carry out appropriate performance management activities
• Deliver required team financial performance (with business area Director)
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research and competitors, in order todevelop personal skills / knowledge base and transfer knowledge, skills and expertise through training and coaching
• Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others.
• Maximize opportunities for client contact and take a lead role; measure to be set through review process (relationship building and seeking repeat and new business wins, ideally including a min of two targeted account face-to-face meetings/year)

Manage the team to:

• Handle a number ofdifferent projects at once, ensuring time, budget and profitability requirements are met
• Produce outputs and research that are of high quality and consistent with agreed outputs
• Produce proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
• Ensure all questionnaire facilitate strong data collection capability
• Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of data
• Liaise professional and effectively with the Operation departments to ensure we deliver what we say we will.

About the role

At ANZ our purpose is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. We’re making this happen by constantly looking for ways to improve our customers’ financial wellbeing so they can achieve incredible things – be it buying their home, building a business or saving for things big or small.

The Associate Director, Research & Analysis (R&A) is critical to making this happen and will be a team lead role within the R&A team. R&A is the interface between Business and Risk with the aim to achieve a stronger focus on customer, risk management & process efficiency. The role holder will manage a portfolio of Institutional clients in SEA region, be responsible to provide credit support to the Relationship team, as well as provide leadership and guidance to junior team members both through formal and informal reporting lines.

The Associate Director will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Prepare quality credit papers and seek timely approval
• Provide effective, timely and ongoing customer, industry and portfolio monitoring
• Uphold the well-managed agenda
• Provide people leadership support to the team
• Act as primary interface between Business and Risk

What will you bring?

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• Good financial modelling skills.
• Extensive years of relevant experience in credit analysis in the institutional and large corporates space
• Good knowledge in banking products and structures, loans, trade finance and global markets
• Excellent written, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Strong people leadership skills with a growth mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong influencing skills with ability to drive outcomes with different stakeholders

There’s something special about being part of ANZ. From the moment you join us, you’re part of a team working towards a common goal: improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

As a Purpose-led bank we’ve committed to delivering commercial and societal outcomes across environmental sustainability, financial wellbeing and housing affordability. We deliver these sustainability commitments with our customers, in our business and across the communities where we operate.

But it’s not just our customers who will feel your impact. You’ll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you’ll have the resources and community you need to take the next big step in your career, towards even bigger things in the future.

We offer a range of benefits tailored to the countries in which we operate including Health and Wellbeing programs and flexible working arrangements.

You’ll also enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive workplace where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

To find out more about working at ANZ or to view other opportunities visit www.careers.anz.com.

Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director. Reporting to Associate Chair Research (ACR) in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), the incumbent shall provide leadership and is responsible for the planning, promotion, and strategic development of research collaborations with internal stakeholders and external partners including industry, institutions, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development with industry partners
• Execute EEE’s strategy in industry engagement and development
• Facilitate new initiatives in EEE in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Provide strategic technical support to faculty on research proposals
• Perform industry/technology/IP study
• Prepare research proposals with faculty
• Act as point of contact with government agencies and companies
• Lead in other strategic College and School level proposals and communications

Requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a senior management position, preferably from the tertiary education industry or relevant research industries. For a PhD degree holder, this working experience requirement can be mitigated.
• Must have a good knowledge of Intellectual Property.
• Have a proven track record of close working experience with multiple government agencies and companies or must be comfortable in approaching government agencies and companies.
• Good knowledge of Intellectual Property and experience on Project Management in a R&D setting.
• Excellent Writing Skills with some research technical experience.
• Strategic Thinking and Analytical Skills.
• Strong Leadership, Collaboration Skills, and Problem-Solving Skills.

Your future role within QRT

· Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals

· By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities

· Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers

· Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform

· Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time

· You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation

Your present skillset

· Min 7 years of relevant experience

· Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering

· Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus

· Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail

· Coding skills required in at least one leading programing language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#)

· Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus

· Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields

· Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment

· Strong communicator

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement R&D strategies and architectures that align with the company's goals and objectives.

· Provide visionary leadership to the team, fostering innovation and driving excellence in technology solutions.

· Lead, mentor, and motivate team members.

· Hold 1:1s with your team, setting objectives that are in-line with their career goals.

· Develop project plans/procedures for effective project management.

· Work with stakeholders for risk assessment, dependencies and decision making.

· Identifying new and relevant technologies/tools to continually improve our technical stack.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer science, information technology, or related fields, with at least 10 years of relevant industry sales experience preferred.

2. Familiar with cloud computing, CDN, security, and other products.

3. Strong leadership needed.

4. Excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit, able to effectively collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

5. Market insight and client development capabilities.

6. Good command of spoken and written Chinese.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC) invites applications for the position of Principal Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support CLIC Directors Prof Zoe Kourtzi (University of Cambridge) and Prof Annabel Chen (Nanyang Technological University) in providing leadership and day-to-day management of all CLIC research activities

• To supervise and coordinate all CLIC programme staff (senior research fellow, research fellows, research associates, assistants and administrative staff) employed in Singapore

• To facilitate co-ordination and communication between PIs from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

• To facilitate efficient work integration across the different individual work packages

• To contribute scientific leadership on the CLIC programme of research, with a particular focus on the neuroscience of learning across the lifespan. Subject to the approval of the funder, it is anticipated that the post holder would be part of the principal investigator team for CLIC.

• To provide oversight of required academic inputs to funder reporting and grant terms compliance processes to ensure high-quality, programmatically synergetic communications with funder and funder advisory committees

• To be responsible for ensuring the programme’s ethics and governance responsibilities are properly fulfilled

• To promote CLIC research activities within Singapore and internationally, with a view to widening the international research impact

• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific stakeholders

• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders

• Preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., for funding and contractual purposes to continue, further support and/or progress the research goals of the CLIC programme

• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects within the scope of the CLIC programme and write up for presentation and publication

• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders

• To originate and develop external networks, for example to identify sources of funding, or build relationships for future activities

• Manage the use of research resources and ensure that effective use if made of them, manage/monitor research budgets

Job Requirements:

• PhD in the relevant specialist subject area

• Expertise in the science of learning, with a particular focus on cognitive neuroscience methods and mechanisms of learning in young people

• Experience of data management and analysis, with great attention to detail and excellent record keeping

• Experience of experimental design, data quality control, data processing, statistical analysis, and integration and visualization of data from multiple platforms

• Strong abilities in strategic thinking and planning; the ability to guide and harmonise several programmes of work and oversee and coordinate multiple teams and management arrangements

• Ability to work both in a team and pro-actively, using own initiative to prioritise and manage own workload, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality

• Role holder must have excellent IT skills and data analysis experience

• Flexibility, good time management and ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload

• Experienced in conducting individual and collaborative research projects

• Enthusiastic to undertake management and administrative duties and have a track record of securing research funding

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight

• Ability to support staff individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture

• Possess sufficient administrative skills to manage projects including financial management

• Ability and willingness to be located in Singapore

• Extensive prior experience and deep knowledge of the Singapore research environment, in particular, experience with setting up local research infrastructure, conducting human psychological research, and liaising with local research entities

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to NTU job portal link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at clic@ntu.edu.sg.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC) invites applications for the position of Principal Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support CLIC Directors Prof Zoe Kourtzi (University of Cambridge) and Prof Annabel Chen (Nanyang Technological University) in providing leadership and day-to-day management of all CLIC research activities
• To supervise and coordinate all CLIC programme staff (senior research fellow, research fellows, research associates, assistants and administrative staff) employed in Singapore
• To facilitate co-ordination and communication between PIs from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
• To facilitate efficient work integration across the different individual work packages
• To contribute scientific leadership on the CLIC programme of research, with a particular focus on the neuroscience of learning across the lifespan. Subject to the approval of the funder, it is anticipated that the post holder would be part of the principal investigator team for CLIC.
• To provide oversight of required academic inputs to funder reporting and grant terms compliance processes to ensure high-quality, programmatically synergetic communications with funder and funder advisory committees
• To be responsible for ensuring the programme’s ethics and governance responsibilities are properly fulfilled
• To promote CLIC research activities within Singapore and internationally, with a view to widening the international research impact
• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders
• Preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., for funding and contractual purposes to continue, further support and/or progress the research goals of the CLIC programme
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects within the scope of the CLIC programme and write up for presentation and publication
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders
• To originate and develop external networks, for example to identify sources of funding, or build relationships for future activities
• Manage the use of research resources and ensure that effective use if made of them, manage/monitor research budgets

Job Requirements:

• PhD in the relevant specialist subject area
• Expertise in the science of learning, with a particular focus on cognitive neuroscience methods and mechanisms of learning in young people
• Experience of data management and analysis, with great attention to detail and excellent record keeping
• Experience of experimental design, data quality control, data processing, statistical analysis, and integration and visualization of data from multiple platforms
• Strong abilities in strategic thinking and planning; the ability to guide and harmonise several programmes of work and oversee and coordinate multiple teams and management arrangements
• Ability to work both in a team and pro-actively, using own initiative to prioritise and manage own workload, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• Role holder must have excellent IT skills and data analysis experience
• Flexibility, good time management and ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload
• Experienced in conducting individual and collaborative research projects
• Enthusiastic to undertake management and administrative duties and have a track record of securing research funding
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight
• Ability to support staff individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture
• Possess sufficient administrative skills to manage projects including financial management
• Ability and willingness to be located in Singapore
• Extensive prior experience and deep knowledge of the Singapore research environment, in particular, experience with setting up local research infrastructure, conducting human psychological research, and liaising with local research entities

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to NTU job portal link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

You will support the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Research & Education to oversee and implement the research programmes and initiatives of the National Dental Research Institute Singapore (NDRIS). Additionally, you will support the Academic Chair to oversee the academic initiatives under the Oral Health Academic Clinical Program (ORH ACP). You will be in-charge of managing research and academic support grants awarded to NDRIS and ORH ACP.

You will be responsible for research and academic strategic planning and implementation of the NDRIS’ and ORH ACP’s research and academic masterplans. You will be in charge of formulating and reviewing research and academic policies and procedures. You will be required to develop grant proposals and presentation decks for research and academic programmes and prepare cases for support to attract philanthropy funding. You will oversee the organisation of strategic initiatives, including planning strategic retreats, study trips and visits by key overseas delegations. You will facilitate partnerships with collaborators and industry players.

Requirements:

• PhD/ Masters in Science or other related field with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in research and academic administration
• At least 6 years of supervisory experience will be preferred
• Able to work independently and lead a team and function well in a team-based setting
• Possess good leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, analytical, presentation deck development and writing skills
• Highly motivated with strong ability to drive initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Understand, and align target consumer/occasion, consumer needs, target benefit, target cost, and timeline including key milestone, through discussion with Marketing/ Innovation Director
• Leading team to develop new formula with deep understanding of consumer needs, ingredient trends
• Leading team to assess all technical risks through feasibility study and provide technical solutions
• Manage projects to move forward on time
• Leading team to assess all the risk of new ingredients to obtain internal approval, in collaboration with QA/ Procurement
• Leading team to confirm regulatory compliance with QA on time
• Leading team to evaluate/ confirm no technical issue including product stability and safety, micro, and IP infringement
• Leading team to finalize formula including setting specs/process and scale up for commercial production by test trial
• Support reporting manager to create mid-term pipeline based on business needs/consumer understanding, through ideation/ prototype development
• Support reporting manager to provide technical insight, leverage network of group R&D/ suppliers/ tech. institutes, info of local calture and consumer behavior etc.
• Leading team to generate innovative idea ( especially in idea creation)
• Support reporting manager to establish SBFAP R&D Way by incorporating Suntory R&D Way into existing R&D process.
• Introducing Suntory development R&D way, and creating Omoroi culture in each R&D group.
• Accumulate knowledge/ learning in the area of product development/ raw material/ technical issues, etc. and share with team
• Propose new ideas/ useful equipment/ technologies to be effective for the team

Requirements:

• Master degree or bachelor degree in Technology, Food Science or similar
• Over 7 years in Food and/or Beverage industry (experience in Beverage category is preferred)
• Based on consumer insight, propose liquid design concept and discuss with marketing.
• Make an unique and differentiated formula.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing process and propose standardization of process design.
• Deep understanding of Beverage regulation (i.g. FDA, Halal, NIP) and ensure quality standard
• Can execute proper Gate system and DR system
• Flexible and positive attitude about new challenges and solving issues
• Strong commitment to being a professional leader
• Building a high-performing team utilizing internal/external resources