Total 10 Director/C-Level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Vadodara : Block No 8,, P.O. Dumad, Savli Road

IN BRIEF

+ Provide strategic direction for all the business & investment-related activities & programs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Uphold EVYD’s vision in all activities.
+ Provide leadership, direction and management for enterprise & investment-related matters, including research, development and education, fund management, as well as international partnerships.
+ Lead and develop EVYD as a globally recognized healthcare technology company.
+ Provide strategic direction and motivation to EVYD staff to achieve organizational goals.
+ Build audiences & communities through programs & activities.
+ Plan for the continual improvement of EVYD and its services, with the focus to develop strategies & action plans to collaborate with globally recognized institutions, expand footprints and geographies.
+ Develop & deliver, with support from other EVYD staff as required, a range of programs at EVYD for the global operation & development.
+ Plan and implement the development of EVYD’s long term goals & visions.
+ Engage the community in the activities of EVYD and foster support for EVYD.
+ Actively pursue opportunities to develop, maintain and enhance key partnerships with various stakeholders including the Board, Committees, of EVYD.
+ Represent EVYD at meetings and external engagement.
+ Works collaboratively with other department heads, such as production, business development and operations, to define and deliver new products and enhancements.
+ Maintain a deep knowledge of the industry.
+ Demonstrate positive and professional conduct at all times, and lead by example.

REQUIREMENTS

+ Previous senior C-level leadership in a large size organization is required
+ Solid experience in private equity investments (E.g. over US$1 billion)
+ Solid experience in healthcare technology, healthcare equipment or services
+ Management consulting experience will be an added advantage
+ In-depth knowledge of healthtech industry
+ Strong experience in leading teams across several countries, and guiding business strategy from concepts to implementation
+ Have a large and quality network, including trusted healthcare providers, insurance organizations, private equity & consultants
+ Hands-on experience with complex project management
+ Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
+ Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
+ Excellent problem solver and attention to details
+ Ability to speak, read and write English & Chinese is required
+ Excited about the vision & mission of EVYD

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

Roles & Responsibilities

· Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders

· Provide strategic advice to the board and Chairperson so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future

· Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities

· Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times

· Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities

· Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures

· Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance

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

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.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Trusted with work with the Ipsos brand for the good of the business

To ensure financial targets are met

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

• Profit and loss responsibility for projects that one is managing
• New business generation and existing client development plans
• Directs complex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Provide long-term strategic insights and recommendations from research data to add real value to the clients
• Used advanced research techniques (or engage expert Company resource), apply them appropriately and direct others in analytical approaches
• Demonstrate and lead others to increase Company awareness through internal support, cross-selling and marketing and take a corporate view with new business opportunities and relationships with existing clients
• Be an ambassador and guardian of the brand for Ipsos, displaying appropriate knowledge and behaviors
• Manage client accounts in full ensuring current and future successes in sales, profits and relationships
• Build a network of relationships that enhances the area you work in, Service Line and Company Performance
• Share and ensure others share current trends within research organizations and competitors to develop personal skills / knowledge base and transfer knowledge, skills and expertise through training and coaching
• Lead, inspire and manage team to bring the best out of each talent for current and future roles with Ipsos.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client Focus
• Knowledge & Expertise
• Flexibility

BACKGROUND

Experience:

• At least 10 - 13 years of strong Market Research Experience and good application of knowledge
• Strong research experience and good application of knowledgeBusiness development and developing strong client relationships
• Experience in relevant sectors
• Designing sound business plans outlining client, people, collaboration and financial considerations

Skills/Knowledge:

• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Well-developed people management abilities
• Professional and respected client service skills
• Expert in presenting and facilitating; the ability to make sound conclusions and recommendations for action
• Able to produce, understand and run budgets
• Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
• A strong level of drive, resilience, tenacity, flexibility and initiative
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently

Qualifications:

• Degree in related studies

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the worlds largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapores unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspapers annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for Best Theme Attraction at TTG Travel Awards 2017, Best Attraction Experience, Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism and Best Customer Service (Attractions) at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapores tourism landscape.

Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, andoffers you a chance to be part ofthe Gallery'svision.

OUR PEOPLE

At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Senior Director (Museum Planning & Audience Engagement), the Deputy Director (Museum Planning & Research) will play a key role in the review, development and coordination of the Gallerys strategies and plans, supporting senior management to drive strategic transformation and performance optimisation across the Gallery, with adherence to governance standards, to bring the Gallerys standing to the next level, and to ensure alignment between key initiatives, desired outcomes and the Gallerys vision.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic & Corporate Planning:

• Develop and coordinate the Gallerys strategic planning process and reviews with management and Board, updating strategic plans in response to evolving organisational needs and external factors
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decision-making.
• Work with Gallerys Research team to support informed decision-making and strategy formulation through market research and analysis, to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that may impact the organisations strategic direction.
• Translate and communicate the Gallerys strategy across functions and business units, aligning processes, resource-planning and department goals with overall strategy, and driving organisational change and synergies
• Collaborate closely with the Visual Arts Cluster leadership and engage other key stakeholders (internal and external) to gather input on planning initiatives and align the Gallerys strategies and action plans within the broader context of the arts and culture ecosystem.

Enterprise Risk Management:

• Coordinate a periodic comprehensive review of the Gallerys enterprise risk management framework and regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and opportunities that may impact the achievement of strategic objectives and report risk movements
• Effectively communicate risk considerations to key stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of potential impacts on strategic outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior management and department heads to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans aligned with strategic goals
• Integrate risk management considerations into the formulation and implementation of the strategic planning process, ensuring that organisational objectives are aligned with a comprehensive understanding of potential and inter-related risks
• Continuously monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to corporate plans to attain organisational success

Corporate Governance & Board Secretariat Oversight:

• Maintain transparency, accountability, and ethical practices of the organisation's activities with high governance and regulatory standards
• Centralise corporate governance functions across the Gallery to deliver high standards and consistent practices in secretariat functions, ensuring effective communication between the Board and executive leadership
• Collaborate with the Board to assess its effectiveness and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency of board meetings, decision-making processes and overall governance structure
• Proactively monitor and stay informed about industry trends and governance advancements within the non-profit sector
• Evaluate the applicability of new governance practices and technologies to enhance the effectiveness of board functions

Social Impact, Performance Tracking and Management:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and enhance the Gallerys social impact strategy, driving the integration of social impact considerations into strategic planning processes.
• Collaborate closely with the in-house research team to align social impact metrics with the organisation's strategic objectives and mission.
• Establish and oversee systems for tracking the Gallerys overall performance against key performance and social impact indicators, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver C-Suite dashboard analysis to drive data-driven decision-making
• Prepare performance and risk management reporting to management and board, analysing performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement for impact and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and support the implementation of knowledge management systems that capture insights and facilitate learning initiatives to disseminate best practices and enhance the organisation's impact over time.

Strategic Legal Oversight:

• Collaborate with in-house Legal counsel to provide legal guidance and support to all departments within the Gallery, and to ensure legal compliance in all organisational activities.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Legal team to stay informed about ongoing legal matters, regulatory changes, and potential risks.
• Stay abreast of legal developments relevant to the organisation's operations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal considerations are integrated into strategic planning and decision making to safeguard the organisations mission and reputation
• Advocate for ethical conduct with the organization, ensuring that legal and ethical standards are upheld in all activities

• Degree in Museum Studies, Arts Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in arts and cultural administration, including proficiency in cultural and public policy matters, with demonstrated expertise in strategic and corporate planning.
• Prior experience working within a non-profit organisation is highly desirable.
• A nuanced understanding of the arts ecosystem, particularly within the context of Singapore and international cultural landscapes, is preferred.
• Excellent people management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and effective communication within and beyond the organisation.
• Display a strong commitment to the continuous professional development of staff members. A track record of fostering a culture of learning and growth within the organisation.
• Proficient in strategic thinking and adept at translating abstract concepts into actionable plans, with a proven track record of contributing to the development and execution of strategic initiatives that align with organisational goals.
• Sound understanding of legal and governance principles pertinent to non-profit organisations, and familiar with regulations and compliance requirements specific to charities.

If you are a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a passion for strategic planning and corporate governance, and a commitment to contributing to the evolving role of museum development within the arts and cultural ecosystem, we invite you to apply for the Deputy Director (Museum Planning & Research) position. Join us in shaping the future success of National Gallery Singapore and contributing to our mission.

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