Total 6 job vacancies by A*star Research Entities

The Head of the Semiconductor Pillar will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, an ability to build relationships, and a deep understanding of the semiconductor market in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis - Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape in the semiconductor equipment sector.
• Lead Generation - Develop and implement strategies to generate new leads and convert them into new members for the ARTC consortium.
• Customer Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders to understand their needs and drive business growth.
• Sales Strategy - Work with the Semiconductor Pillar team to create and execute effective sales strategies that align with ARTC?s goals.
• Proposal Development - Prepare and present compelling business proposals, including technical specifications and pricing models, to customers.
• Negotiation - Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favourable terms for ARTC while meeting customer expectations.
• Collaboration - Work closely with the R&D and Project Management departments to ensure alignment on product/service offerings and customer feedback.
• Performance Tracking - Monitor Tech-Biz performance metrics and prepare reports for senior management to assess progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Job requirements:

-Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or business administration with focus on technology management.

-10+ years in sales, marketing or business development, within the semicon industry.

-Proven track record in driving sales and business growth.

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.

The Head of the Semiconductor Pillar will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, an ability to build relationships, and a deep understanding of the semiconductor market in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis - Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape in the semiconductor equipment sector.
• Lead Generation - Develop and implement strategies to generate new leads and convert them into new members for the ARTC consortium.
• Customer Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders to understand their needs and drive business growth.
• Sales Strategy - Work with the Semiconductor Pillar team to create and execute effective sales strategies that align with ARTC?s goals.
• Proposal Development - Prepare and present compelling business proposals, including technical specifications and pricing models, to customers.
• Negotiation - Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favourable terms for ARTC while meeting customer expectations.
• Collaboration - Work closely with the R&D and Project Management departments to ensure alignment on product/service offerings and customer feedback.
• Performance Tracking - Monitor Tech-Biz performance metrics and prepare reports for senior management to assess progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Job requirements:

-Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or business administration with focus on technology management.

-5+ years in sales, marketing or business development, within the semicon industry.

-Proven track record in driving sales and business growth.

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.

The Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) was established by A*STAR in 2022 to support Singapore's sustainability goals, including the Singapore Green Plan and Zero Waste Masterplan, through strong international partnerships with industry, public agencies, and academia. ISCE2 is located at Jurong Island.

You will play a key role in supporting the monthly manpower report, grant management, grant utilisation and financial planning of ISCE2. As part of day-to-day operations, you will also be involved in updating of manpower allocation in SAP and coordinating with various stakeholders for manpower budgets and projection. In the process of stakeholders' engagement, you will have the opportunities to interact with senior management and researchers directly, as well as various counterparts in HQ e.g. Finance, HR etc.

Job description:

• Analyse monthly manpower reports, monitor grants utilisation for manpower and prepare for presentations as and when needed
• Perform short- and long-term financial projections for the Institute
• Update of manpower allocation in SAP on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Fund Requisitions and Final Statement of Accounts
• Ensure proper allocation of bonuses to projects
• Attend to queries from grantors and auditors on manpower charging
• Checking of budget and headcount availability of manpower requisition for staff to be hired
• Perform billing and charging of services provided
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accountancy with at least 2 years of experience in resource or grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations: Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

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.

The Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) was established by A*STAR in 2022 to support Singapore's sustainability goals, including the Singapore Green Plan and Zero Waste Masterplan, through strong international partnerships with industry, public agencies, and academia. ISCE2 is located at Jurong Island.

You will play a key role in supporting the monthly manpower report, grant management, grant utilisation and financial planning of ISCE2. As part of day-to-day operations, you will also be involved in updating of manpower allocation in SAP and coordinating with various stakeholders for manpower budgets and projection. In the process of stakeholders' engagement, you will have the opportunities to interact with senior management and researchers directly, as well as various counterparts in HQ e.g. Finance, HR etc.

Job description:

• Analyse monthly manpower reports, monitor grants utilisation for manpower and prepare for presentations as and when needed
• Perform short- and long-term financial projections for the Institute
• Update of manpower allocation in SAP on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Fund Requisitions and Final Statement of Accounts
• Ensure proper allocation of bonuses to projects
• Attend to queries from grantors and auditors on manpower charging
• Checking of budget and headcount availability of manpower requisition for staff to be hired
• Perform billing and charging of services provided
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accountancy with at least 2 years of experience in resource or grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations: Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

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.

Description

Do you want to help define the future of AI in Manufacturing in Singapore? You will be part of the core AI CoE team, responsible for defining, building, and deploying targeted strategies to accelerate AI adoption across industry verticals to uplift Singapore economy. You will engage with internal teams, partners, and customers to influence the adoption of our AI services. You will be working directly with the most important customers (across segments), developing ecosystem partners and shape the GTM plans to proliferate AI adoption in Singapore.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, You will have the opportunity to define and execute GTM strategies. Lead cross-functional initiatives to expand existing accounts, develop scalable programs to drive adoption, and identify new opportunities. This involves activities include market sizing, building an opportunity pipeline, working with customers to understand technical requirements for proof-of-concepts, identifying and engaging the right partners, and working with A*STAR broad technology specialists to identify new features required.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing ecosystem development by understanding market and technology landscape, acquiring relevant partners and curate programme and initiatives to bring the most value out of the engagements.

As the ideal candidate, you possess a business and technology background that enables you to lead and drive engagements with startups and large enterprises. You have domain expertise in key ML and AI use cases, understand the challenges involved in training and deploying AI models, and are able to work backwards from customer requirements to suggest scalable solutions and architectures. You have the technical depth to articulate the benefits of AI to different audiences, including but not limited to data scientists, data engineers, operations, and C-Level executives. In addition, you have a good understanding of the AI market trends, ecosystem, opportunities, and are passionate about market development. You will need to be adept at interacting, communicating, and partnering with teams across A*STAR (scientists, project managers, technical team), and externally with customers, partners, and importantly, the developer community.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with at least 3 years in technical solutioning / implementation / consulting experience
• 5+ years of business development, product management, management consulting, and strategic partnership in technology domain
• 1-2 years with AI in a ecosystem / business development role
• 1-2 years interfacing with AI customers and partners
• 2+ years developing and executing on strategic GTM strategies
• 5+ years developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

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.

Reports to: Deputy Director, Marketing Communications

Location: CleanTech Two (Primary), Fusionopolis (Secondary)

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Development & Strategic Transformation (CDST) Manager to join our dynamic team. The CDST Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Deputy Director, Marketing Communications and CEO in driving company strategy, overseeing organisational transformation, managing corporate development initiatives. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate company-wide transformation and changes to achieve strategic objectives. This role requires excellent strategic thinking, analytical, organisational, facilitation and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with utmost discretion.

Job Description:

The CDST Manager will play a critical role in shaping and executing our company’s strategic initiatives. Reporting to Deputy Director, Marketing Communications, this position requires a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and proven experience in corporate development, strategy formulation, and organizational transformation within the high-tech sector. The CDST Manager will collaborate closely with the executive team to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Support to CEO

• Conduct research, analyse data and prepare presentations or reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Deputy Director, Marketing Communications and the leadership team to develop, communicate and execute corporate strategies.
• Develop transformational plans and facilitate execution.

Special Projects Management

• Manage transformational initiatives and special projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate across functions, partner with department heads and colleagues to implement change management strategies effectively.
• Monitor project progress, propose solutions to mitigate potential issues and ensure timely completion.

Communication and Coordination

• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and other documents for the CEO and senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication flow between the CEO’s office and other departments or external parties.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and compile necessary materials for strategic changes or new initiatives.

Confidentiality

• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive matters or embargoed information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field.
• More than 4 years’ experience as a Corporate Development & Strategic Transformation (CDST) Manager, or in a similar role supporting C-level leaders in a high-tech or fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO):

• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, organisational transformation, and project management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into actionable plans.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks/assignments and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or strong understanding of management accounting will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Copilot) and other relevant software applications.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with strong commitment to upholding ethical standards.