Total 130 job vacancies by A*star Research Entities

A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL)/Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) is looking for a Administration Executive to support the Business Development (BD) operations, working closely with the Business Development Director and the Business Development team, researchers, SRIS partners and internal groups within the organisation.

The key role and responsibilities include:

• Assist the BD Operations Manager in developing, maintaining, and overseeing the policies and procedures governing research in A*SRL/SRIS
• Support the BD Director to improve the general administration of BD through close coordination and collaboration with other internal stakeholders
• Tracking and managing legal agreements and maintaining legal agreement database (e.g. CRM tracking)
• Liaising with project managers to ensure contract terms are followed
• Facilitating the negotiation and execution of legal agreements, e.g. filling in templates, checking grammar mistakes and page numbers, cleaning up drafts, summarizing contract, liaising with collaborators for NDAs and submission for ED’s signatures, coordinating with all parties for signatures
• Act as a check point for compliance requirements by sighting compliance related approval documentation where necessary
• Provide secretariat support for all BD and contracts negotiation meetings
• Ensure key stakeholders involved in agreements are reminded of the need for completeness when filling up standard forms and agreement templates
• Ensuring prudent use of resources, etc.
• Assists in maintaining KPI database & to provide accurate information for reports to internal & external stakeholders
• Assists in developing materials for business development engagement activities
• Provide support to facilitate the training and guiding of scientific staff using standard templates, eg how to fill up standard forms and agreement templates for compliance and contract negotiation respectively
• Any related duties as determined by the BD Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in legal/research/science/technology management, or related fields with a keen interest in research administration with at least 5 years relevant experience
• Must possess a flair for writing to handle minutes and draft presentation slides
• Meticulous, resourceful and uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties, with good organisational skills to create / maintain detailed records
• Detailed-oriented and IT-savvy to navigate through databases and software applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – word, excel and PowerPoint
• Able to complete quality work within deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, any experience with reviewing contracts is advantageous
• Able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Positive learning attitude with pleasant personality

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

You will play a pivotal role in one of A*STAR flagship programme as a Business Lead. You will be responsible to look for companies to join the programme's ecosystem and drive projects as the outcome to create impact to Singapore Supply chain innovation. You will also be tasked to manage business accounts to maintain customer relationships to strategically drive projects for long-term growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Generate leads, prospect new businesses by networking, or through other means of generating interest from potential clients
• Take ownership of customer accounts, manage and strengthen relationships with executive C/B-level stakeholders
• Build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities for growth, negotiate and close business deals
• Work closely with the technical team and lead translation of research outcomes to business viable products
• Lead conversations with customers to capture business and technical requirements to provide proposals for projects
• Coordinate and integrate not only ARTC but also sister research institutes to deliver business viable solutions
• Maintain customer relationships to strategically place new products and drive projects for long-term growth
• Create and implement business plans, prepare and conduct commercial growth presentations
• Lead translation of research outcomes to industry adoption

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor in any engineering and science related discipline
• Experience working in the clean energy sector would be an added bonus
• Proven track record of successful business deals closure
• At least 3 years of working experience in B2B business development, enterprise sales/account management or marketing
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer
• requirements and project deadlines
• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Professional presentation and communication skills for the management-level audience, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude, resilient and agile, quick to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for co-leading and supporting PI in managing the full life cycle of R&D projects, from scoping, initiation, planning, executing through to completion:

- establish communication plans, build project schedules, milestones and deliverables.

- manage project risk, scope, budget, resources, schedule and KPIs

- interact and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

- track project progress against milestones and budget

- prepare reports to management and grantors

- ensure that projects adhere to established policies, guidelines, standards, and methodologies.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Project Management Information System (A*PS)
• Project Management related SOP writing and development

Other Responsibilities:

• Other ad-hoc duties and assignments as may be assigned by Reporting Officer/Director

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology or related field as above
• At least 3 years of working experience preferably in the medtech, healthcare, or biomedical industry
• Strong background in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics
• Experience with project management, developing and implementing project plans preferred.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining key project documentation to a high standard
• Knowledge and competence in industry engagement and intellectual property would be advantageous
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers towards research and innovation in microbial gas fermentation (e.g. conversion of CO2 to acetate)
• Have an interest in developing biological solutions for decarbonization, sustainable chemical production, and circularity for plastics
• Design and execute experiments based on proposed project scope
• Analyze data, interpret results, and plan next steps
• Routinely perform microbial strain screening, enzyme engineering and expression, anaerobic (and aerobic) fermentation in bioreactors
• Maintain accurate records, analyze data and present research findings at conferences, meetings, and to internal / external stakeholders
• Update project and prepare summary reports and presentations regularly
• Contribute to devise proposals to seek competitive funding
• Write and publish high impact papers in peer-reviewed journals, alongside preparation of technical disclosures, patent applications
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers in the team
• Perform general lab housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Job Requirements

• A PhD degree with substantial laboratory experience is required, preferably in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering or Industrial Microbiology/ Biotechnology with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Possess proficiency in microbial strain screening and hands-on experience with anaerobic/aerobic fermentation in bioreactors.
• Preferred experience with new bioreactor prototype design, fabrication and operation. Prior experience with pilot-plant scale fermentation and lab-set-up and equipment procurement is desirable.
• Preferred capability to consistently conduct enzyme engineering and expression.
• A team player who is self-motivated and enjoy applied research work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in grant writing or grant application is good-to-have.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Adaptable to team-oriented goals and requirements
• Meticulous, attention to details and organized
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Willing to travel across multiple sites to work (e.g. Jurong Island)

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers towards research and innovation in microbial gas fermentation (e.g. conversion of CO2 to acetate)
• Have an interest in developing biological solutions for decarbonization, sustainable chemical production, and circularity for plastics
• Design and execute experiments based on proposed project scope
• Analyze data, interpret results, and plan next steps
• Routinely perform microbial strain screening, enzyme engineering and expression, anaerobic (and aerobic) fermentation in bioreactors
• Maintain accurate records, analyze data and present research findings at conferences, meetings, and to internal / external stakeholders
• Update project and prepare summary reports and presentations regularly
• Contribute to devise proposals to seek competitive funding
• Write and publish high impact papers in peer-reviewed journals, alongside preparation of technical disclosures, patent applications
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers in the team
• Perform general lab housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Job Requirements

• A PhD degree with substantial laboratory experience is required, preferably in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering or Industrial Microbiology/ Biotechnology.
• Possess proficiency in microbial strain screening and hands-on experience with anaerobic/aerobic fermentation in bioreactors.
• Preferred experience with new bioreactor prototype design, fabrication and operation. Prior experience with pilot-plant scale fermentation and lab-set-up and equipment procurement is desirable.
• Preferred capability to consistently conduct enzyme engineering and expression.
• A team player who is self-motivated and enjoy applied research work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in grant writing or grant application is good-to-have.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Adaptable to team-oriented goals and requirements
• Meticulous, attention to details and organized
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Willing to travel across multiple sites to work (e.g. Jurong Island)

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.