Total 6 job vacancies by A*star Research Entities

Join the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) to be immersed in cutting-edge semiconductor research. As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire in Singapore.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead our Technology-Business Development (Tech-Biz) department. You will be responsible for leading the department to define and implement our strategies for technology-business development, account management, sales and marketing, and ecosystem development. If you"re excited about the future of microelectronics and wish to contribute to the development of Singapore’s innovation engine for microelectronics, we want you on our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Technology-business Development: Lead the department to define and develop strategies for technology translation.
• Customer Relationship Management: Lead the department to win and retain industry partners and customers for high-value and sustainable engagements.
• Sales: Collect, maximise leads and close customer collaboration projects.
• Marketing: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote IME’s research capabilities to the industry. Represent IME at international conferences and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with Technology Development (TD) Teams: Partner with our "Technology Development" teams to craft robust value propositions for the industry and shape IME’s ‘go-to-market’ strategy. Detect, track and provide market trends and needs for the TD teams.
• Ecosystem Development: Liaise, coordinate and engage effectively with key internal stakeholders, including A*STAR’s Industry and Enterprise Group, other economic agencies and public sector agencies, to align efforts and achieve common goals for the Singapore semiconductor ecosystem.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Science or Engineering.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant work experience.
• Able to structure and negotiate collaboration agreements.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), marketing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.
• Passion to develop Singapore’s semiconductor industry.

Join the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) to be immersed in cutting-edge semiconductor research. As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire in Singapore.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead our Technology-Business Development (Tech-Biz) department. You will be responsible for leading the department to define and implement our strategies for technology-business development, account management, sales and marketing, and ecosystem development. If you"re excited about the future of microelectronics and wish to contribute to the development of Singapore’s innovation engine for microelectronics, we want you on our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Technology-business Development: Lead the department to define and develop strategies for technology translation.
• Customer Relationship Management: Lead the department to win and retain industry partners and customers for high-value and sustainable engagements.
• Sales: Collect, maximise leads and close customer collaboration projects.
• Marketing: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote IME’s research capabilities to the industry. Represent IME at international conferences and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with Technology Development (TD) Teams: Partner with our "Technology Development" teams to craft robust value propositions for the industry and shape IME’s ‘go-to-market’ strategy. Detect, track and provide market trends and needs for the TD teams.
• Ecosystem Development: Liaise, coordinate and engage effectively with key internal stakeholders, including A*STAR’s Industry and Enterprise Group, other economic agencies and public sector agencies, to align efforts and achieve common goals for the Singapore semiconductor ecosystem.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Science or Engineering.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant work experience.
• Able to structure and negotiate collaboration agreements.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), marketing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Results oriented, pro-active, and a team player.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.
• Passion to develop Singapore’s semiconductor industry.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible to monitor ongoing construction projects and ensure that there are completed within project budget and schedule.

Central to it is to formulate relevant cost estimates during the project design phase and following monitor and manage project costs throughout the construction phase. Expected to support in resolving any disputes a between different parties involved in the construction project.

Key Accountabilities:

Tender: Manage the tender process from preparations to evaluation / recommendations. Understand the planning objectives to translate conceptual drawings to required quantities. Preparation of all cost estimates and bills of quantities (BOQ) and render document and conduct gap analysis on the BOQ and design drawings.

Price Benchmarking: Participate in pre-tending activities to obtain market sensing and raise relevant pre-bid queries in estimating the procurement value. Evaluate and benchmarking price.

Contract Management & Administration: Document, administer and advise on contractual disputes and matters. Standardise contract documents and advise in contractual execution, variations or disputes. Advise in mode of contracting with various parties, eg Consultants, Site Supervisors, Contractors, Sub-contractors etc.

Budget Management: Manage overall project finance from budget forecasting and actual invoice management. A strong sense of detailed (line item) project budget management, valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve value for money.

Job Requirements:

• Possess at least 7 years of relevant experience in construction management or Quantity Surveyor (QS) experiences management, relevant experience in government procurement process and policies.
• Preferred to have professional membership or certifications in quantity survey or construction management.
• Background in quantity surveying, construction management or related field, or experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, with experience executing and administering various contracting forms (D&B, NSC, DSC etc).
• Experience working on Biosafety regulated construction projects, including office and laboratory
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards, and familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the tactical planning and lead the development of facilities / asset management strategy in support of the workspace (research and office) needs.

Central to it is to formulate master plan of space needs, infrastructure renewal, build development, market and financial analysis strategies, conceptualize and engage stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable.

Oversee all space projects in accordance with the approved scope, quality, budget and schedule, and a seamless transition into daily operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop long-term space plans and utilization strategies for portfolio of A*STAR’s space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.

Development and Project Management: Lead strategic new construction and remodelling activities in accordance with the A*STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes. Responsible includes quality assurance and safety inspections and efficient response to work delays, emergencies and other project disruptions.

Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users’ requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making. Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process. Lead the construction project within the define scope, quality, budget and schedule.

Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/ users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.

Enable to lead technical negotiations with landlord representatives for most favourable infrastructure provision that is no lesser than market average.

Space Standardization: Develop and implement standardized space plans or design guidelines across multiple sites to ensure consistency in space norms and functionality while accommodating specific building requirements.

Optimization & Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize space, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall space utilization across multiple properties. Balancing design improvements or renovations with cost-effectiveness, ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Job Requirements:

· Possess at least 15 years or more of relevant experience in either construction management and / or asset portfolio management related fields

· Background in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in managing Biosafety Level Laboratory (R&D) space planning and development.

· Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts

· Knowledge of local building-code and construction process

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

· A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the tactical planning and lead the development of facilities / asset management strategy in support of the workspace (research and office) needs.

Central to it is to formulate master plan of space needs, infrastructure renewal, build development, market and financial analysis strategies, conceptualize and engage stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable.

Oversee all space projects in accordance with the approved scope, quality, budget and schedule, and a seamless transition into daily operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop long-term space plans and utilization strategies for portfolio of A*STAR’s space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.

Development and Project Management: Lead strategic new construction and remodelling activities in accordance with the A*STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes. Responsible includes quality assurance and safety inspections and efficient response to work delays, emergencies and other project disruptions.

Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users’ requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making. Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process. Lead the construction project within the define scope, quality, budget and schedule.

Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/ users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.

Enable to lead technical negotiations with landlord representatives for most favourable infrastructure provision that is no lesser than market average.

Space Standardization: Develop and implement standardized space plans or design guidelines across multiple sites to ensure consistency in space norms and functionality while accommodating specific building requirements.

Optimization & Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize space, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall space utilization across multiple properties. Balancing design improvements or renovations with cost-effectiveness, ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Job Requirements:

· Possess at least 15 years or more of relevant experience in either construction management and / or asset portfolio management related fields

· Background in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in managing Biosafety Level Laboratory (R&D) space planning and development.

· Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts

· Knowledge of local building-code and construction process

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

· A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and align strategies to economic and national agenda (e.g. DxD Hub 3.0 in RIE2030 strategy), including strengthening linkages with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. MOH, clinical clusters in setting up satellite programmes).
• Translate overarching DxD Hub’s strategies into an action plan, coordinating across public sector and internal stakeholders and entities to achieve Enterprise’s desired outcomes.
• Set, monitor and report performance and tracking indicators for DxD Hub in alignment with National Platforms Co-ordinating Office and A*STAR Innovation and Enterprise (I&E) division and its operating units and in partnership with finance for financial targets.
• Establish and maintain corporate branding and public awareness of DxD Hub.
• Perform Divisional reporting and communications functions with stakeholders within A*STAR, governing and advisory boards, as well as other public agencies in the ecosystem.
• Review internal operational processes for possible improvements, in alignment with Enterprise and A*STAR best practices.
• Build capabilities of service platforms & drive realization of business outcome.
• Hires, motivates, develops, and retains key talent.
• Develop and deliver accurate reports of operational metrics to the CEO. Deliver monthly operation reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science or Engineering.
• More than 6 years of relevant working experience. Experience in strategic and/or corporate planning would be an advantage.
• Possess strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Able to identify and contextualise stakeholder issues and manage them appropriately.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Able to work in a team and guide the team to achieve their tasks. Able to work outside of organizational boundaries to engage external stakeholders as necessary
• Able to deliver results under tight timelines. Pro-active, quality conscious and results oriented.

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.