Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services & Systems Research (“HSSR”) in Duke-NUS Medical School is a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services. The programme’s focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world. The major research focus of HSSR is the organisation and delivery of health and social services in the context of an ageing population. The research methods include decision science and simulation modelling, survey research, qualitative research, health economics, and implementation science and evaluation. We are also developing a range of education activities for health care professionals including short courses, graduate certificates, Masters course and PhD programmes.

A Senior Research Fellow position is currently available, and the successful candidate will be expected to perform a variety of research activities which include but not limited to the following: -

• Build up an Implementation Science core in HSSR and Health Services Research Institute (“HSRI”)
• Bring in grants in collaboration with our collaborators.
• Support research activities relevant to the scope of HSSR and HSRI.
• Be responsible for project management.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Public Health or Health Services Research.
• Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral work experience.
• Prior experience in healthcare would be advantageous.
• Possess strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Have excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Action-oriented, highly motivated, and target-focused.
• Able to work both independently and as a team player in a diverse workforce.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that fosters world-class scientific research and talent to drive economic growth to transform Singapore into a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation driven economy. For more information about A*STAR, please visit: www.a-star.edu.sg

A*STAR is spearheading a series of Strategic Research & Translational Thrusts (SRTT) that harnesses its multidisciplinary expertise to undertake a focused research mission. Operating as a cross-A*STAR initiative, SRTTs are geared at delivering impact and outcomes in specific thematic areas. Led by the A*STAR Research Office (RO), SRTTs will be actively managed where the SRTT Programme Directors and research team members will be provided dedicated central support. Under the newly established Central Initiative Administration (CIA), A*STAR is recruiting a Manager/Senior Manager/Assistant Director for SRTT Programme Research Administration and Operations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the overall administration, office management and operations of SRTTs, including research admin support (e.g., support Project Investigators (PI) in grant administration and reporting, ethics review, research software support, scientific advisory panel meeting logistics, etc.)
• Provide corporate and business service support to SRTTs, working with Corporate Group (CG) and Space, Infrastructure and Admin (SpIA) Partners and Research Institute (RI) admin teams.
• Craft, review, and implement business process workflows to achieve efficiency and optimization.
• Work with the Central Initiative Directorate (CID) team to manage and track the operating budget for supporting the SRTTs; this includes costs of SRTT staff training, development and engagement, engaging experts / advisors, CG support, and other costs that may not be directly attributed to specific SRTTs.
• Work closely with RO and other relevant stakeholders to formulate, communicate, and implement administrative policies and procedures, adhering to relevant A*STAR policies and guidelines.
• Onboard new staff and students, including visiting scientists/professors.
• Plan and prioritize to cater to the different needs of SRTTs.

Requirements:

• Preferably possess a BSc or BA in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research administration and operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and system thinking abilities, and good project management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to build relationship and work across different functions and departments.
• Proficiency in data analytics is a bonus.

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.

ViSenze, an AI-powered Commerce Search and Discovery platform, is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Machine Learning Project Manager

We revolutionize the retail industry with product discovery solutions, processing over a billion monthly queries globally from retailers such as Myntra, Ajio, Meesho, Rakuten, Zalora, Mango, and Target

Our mission is to empower customers to 'See. Style. Shop', and we need you to help us continue to deliver this promise

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive End-to-End Project Delivery

• In charge of end-to-end project development lifecycle(s):
  • Gather user requirements from the client
  • Scope the project in terms of technical requirements, product specifications, deliverables, performance SLAs and timelines
  • Plan project milestones and resources required
  • Provide cost estimates for budget approval
  • Lead development sprint cycles to schedule and monitor:
    • Data collection, annotation and pre-processing activities
    • Model training and iterative improvement activities
    • Model performance validation activities
    • SDK integration activities
    • Quality assurance checks activities
  • Draft project SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Draft release notes
• Lead and coach the development team to achieve successful outcomes
• Manage project scope and schedule
• Oversee internal cost control
• Ensure quality assurance across the project deliverables
• Oversee Issue and Risk Management
• Evaluation, scoping, and impact assessment (timelines, budget) for Change Requests
• Provide timely escalations and propose suitable mitigation actions to the Product Owner

Collaborate with Functional Teams to Support Project Outcomes

• Work closely with the Data Science and Engineering teams to schedule and action the project activities
• Partner with the Finance and Legal team to ensure timely follow-ups with contractual and financial matters
• Partner with the HR team for staffing requirements
• Manage third-party vendor(s) to ensure timely delivery of services as per project timeline

Act as ViSenze’s Point of Contact with Client(s)

• Cultivate strong relationships with client(s) and client partner(s), actively engaging them to align project outcomes, deliverables, and implementation plans
• Provide advice and support to the client

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• At least 3 years of client-facing project/program management experience in AI/ML specific projects
• Understanding of machine learning and data science knowledge
• Process strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and data-driven problem solving skills
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

AWESOME TO HAVE

• Hands-on experience in data science projects
• Hands-on experience in image data processing or computer vision projects

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, experienced, Project Manager for the National Platform - Multi User Wafer Fab (MUWF).

Competencies

• Experienced in semiconductor fab infrastructure construction and outfitting projects
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as Project Manager.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, cleanroom standards, and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems tailored for Fab environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey project plan, progress and issues clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals including providing guidance to external contractors.
• Knowledge of quality standards and practices to ensure that project meet required specifications.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) & LEED Certification will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• To work with user stakeholders and ensure that their requirements for the cleanroom infrastructure are communicated timely to JTC, consultant and contractors
• To attend all designated project meetings with JTC, consultant and contractors to represent users’ interests and ensure ASTAR requirements are taken into consideration.
• To coordinate with ASTAR internal groups and be the interface with JTC, consultant and contractors for project related matters resolution including recording of all assets
• To manage the project with JTC, consultant and contractors to ensure fitting out progress according to agreed timeline and to escalate to management any significant delays.
• Close liaison with JTC and its consultant and contractors on tools (equipment) installation, supervise and coordinate the activities of the user stakeholders’ vendors and contractors.
• To ensure commissioning, certification, and validation processes for cleanrooms are completed by JTC and its consultant and contractors to ASTAR’s satisfaction.
• To conduct inspections of ASTAR tenanted areas with JTC, consultant, contractors to identify defects and see through till rectification before takeover of the facilities.
• To periodically update ASTAR management on outfitting project progress at key milestones

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, experienced, Project Manager for the National Platform - Multi User Wafer Fab (MUWF).

Competencies

• Experienced in semiconductor fab infrastructure construction and outfitting projects
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as Project Manager.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, cleanroom standards, and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems tailored for Fab environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey project plan, progress and issues clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals including providing guidance to external contractors.
• Knowledge of quality standards and practices to ensure that project meet required specifications.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) & LEED Certification will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• To work with user stakeholders and ensure that their requirements for the cleanroom infrastructure are communicated timely to JTC, consultant and contractors
• To attend all designated project meetings with JTC, consultant and contractors to represent users’ interests and ensure ASTAR requirements are taken into consideration.
• To coordinate with ASTAR internal groups and be the interface with JTC, consultant and contractors for project related matters resolution including recording of all assets
• To manage the project with JTC, consultant and contractors to ensure fitting out progress according to agreed timeline and to escalate to management any significant delays.
• Close liaison with JTC and its consultant and contractors on tools (equipment) installation, supervise and coordinate the activities of the user stakeholders’ vendors and contractors.
• To ensure commissioning, certification, and validation processes for cleanrooms are completed by JTC and its consultant and contractors to ASTAR’s satisfaction.
• To conduct inspections of ASTAR tenanted areas with JTC, consultant, contractors to identify defects and see through till rectification before takeover of the facilities.
• To periodically update ASTAR management on outfitting project progress at key milestones

At EDDC, our goal is to discover and develop novel therapeutics by working collaboratively with public sector and industry partners. EDDC now has an opening and is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced leader for the Computational Sciences group. The successful candidate will be leading the computational biology and information system groups and providing strategic guidance to the discovery leadership teams and the EDDC management team in leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to accelerate the drug discovery and development processes, including novel target identification.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of software engineers, data engineers, computational biology, bioinformatic, IT professionals, and data scientists to support and contribute to all the discovery projects.
• Drive the implementation of cross-functional data integration & workflow automation aimed at fostering data-driven and AI-driven approaches to drug discovery and validation.
• Lead strategic planning and execution of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) initiatives, with a focus to support AI-augmented drug design and development, addressing 'undruggable’ targets, and expediting processes.
• Cultivate and sustain robust collaborative relationships with various functions within the Discovery unit and across relevant divisions within EDDC.
• Establish, lead and actively contribute to key partnerships with academic and industrial entities within Singapore or globally to enable the smooth access of patient-derived data, support the novel target discovery and evaluation efforts.
• Oversee all IT operation infrastructure, propose strategic solutions and recommend new systems and software.
• Manage all technology systems and applications to support EDDC's goals and objectives

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in computer science, data sciences, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields.
• An MBA is an added advantage.
• A minimum of ten years of leadership experience in the pharma/biotech industry, with a strong background in the application of computational biology and AI/ML to research, translational and clinical programs.
• Domain knowledge in at least one therapeutic area such as oncology, immunology, and inflammation.
• Proven track record of developing and launching industry-grade computational biology software platforms, with demonstrated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and pipeline impact.
• Hands-on experience with the AWS cloud platform and relevant certifications is preferred.
• Excellent executive communication, collaboration and leadership skills are essential.
• Sound working knowledge of IT operation, systems, and developments.

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.

Assistant HR Manager (Operations and Learning Development)

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Assistant HR Manager (Operations and Learning Development) to join our HR team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about driving operational excellence through standardized processes, while also fostering employee growth through effective learning programs. You will be instrumental in establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the organization and leading initiatives that promote continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Management & SOP Development

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for company-wide HR and operational processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with department heads to map, document, and standardize business processes.
• Continuously review and update SOPs to align with best practices and organizational changes.
• Drive initiatives to improve HR operations, ensuring optimal workflows and processes across different functions within HR and other departments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend actionable solutions.

2. Learning & Development Strategy & Execution

• Design, implement, and oversee learning and development programs that enhance employee skills, support professional growth, and align with business goals.
• Develop onboarding, training, and leadership development programs to ensure new and existing employees are well-equipped to succeed in their roles.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs using metrics and employee feedback, and continuously optimize training initiatives to align with organizational needs.
• Leverage digital learning tools and the Learning Management System (LMS) to provide flexible and scalable training solutions.
• Identify learning needs in collaboration with department heads and ensure effective learning solutions are in place to bridge skill gaps.

3. HR Analytics for Operational Efficiency & Development

• Utilize HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of L&D programs, identify skill gaps, and assess the efficiency of operational processes.
• Develop data-driven insights that contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and learning initiatives.
• Monitor training participation and performance metrics to provide data-backed reports to senior management.

4. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments to ensure effective implementation of SOPs and training programs.
• Communicate operational updates, process changes, and learning initiatives clearly and effectively to all employees.
• Work closely with senior leadership to understand strategic business objectives and develop learning solutions that align with those goals.

5. Team Management & Development

• Provide guidance and coaching to junior HR team members to build capabilities within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the organization, encouraging staff at all levels to participate in development programs.
• Support the HR team in maintaining high performance, ensuring consistency in operations, and developing skills to meet evolving business needs.

6. Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure that all processes and SOPs comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR operations and employee experience.
• Conduct regular process audits to maintain high standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, learning and development, or a related HR role.
• Experience in designing and implementing company-wide SOPs.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, learning principles, and instructional design.
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders.
• Proven track record in managing training programs and driving operational improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to creating a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive HR team that values innovation and efficiency.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company.

Apply today to make an impact in optimizing HR operations and driving employee learning and development across the organisation.

Primary Job Role and Responsibility:

1. Strategic Business Development:
   • Identify and cultivate business opportunities within the advanced manufacturing sector
   • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, skills demand and gaps in the industry
   • Implement strategic plans to drive business growth and increase training adoption.
2. Client Relationship Management
   • Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including manufacturing companies, industrial associations, and training providers
   • Serve as the primary contact for customers’ inquiries, offering support and addressing concerns.
3. Training Programme Development
   • Collaborate with Institute of Higher Learning (IHLs) and industry training providers to develop tailored training programmes to address specific client needs.
   • Review training content to ensure that it is relevant, up-to-date, and aligned with industry standards and emerging trends
   • Monitor the performance of training programme and manage client feedback to drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

- Min 3-4 years of relevant experience

· Skills and experience in business development, marketing and customer management relevant to advanced manufacturing and industrial training sector

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and data

· Excellent communication, negotiation, teamwork skills, with effective industry engagement capabilities

· Highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Quality Management System ensuring compliance to internal, and international standards and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
• Develop QMS documents in line with business activity of DxD Hub.
• Ensure the overall document control system supports the QMS.
• Work with technical team to create quality document related to product design, development, and manufacturing, including product test/validation protocols, change management in compliance to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead auditor for internal and external audits.
• Conduct management review, ensure QMS stays current and relevant.
• Lead in root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Analyze trends inquality performance.
• Drive improvement in the quality management system.

Job Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering or relevant related field.
• Possess at least 4 years of working experience in quality assurance in medical devices; thorough working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016.
• Good working knowledge in managing QMS in a medical device environment in compliance to ISO 13485:2016.
• Competent in quality assurance methodologies.
• Working knowledge in QA processes for design, development, and manufacturing of IVD, SaMD and Integrated Medical Technologies.
• Demonstrated skills in risk management (ISO 14971).
• Knowledge in regulatory requirements for medical devices in ASEAN, USA and EU.
• Strong background in biomedical, computer or engineering sciences.
• Awareness of applicable workplace environment, health, and safety regulations.
• Possess creative skills and problem-solving skills.
• Adeptness in cultivating professional networks and build strategic partnerships.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and an agile mindset.

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 Digital Health Accelerator (DHA) is led by A*STAR, Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore, SingHealth, National Healthcare Group (NHG), and National University Health System (NUHS). DHA supports innovators in driving adoption and scaling of market ready or near-market ready digital health solutions. DHA is hosted by Singapore's Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub).

The workflow and process transformation leader are the linchpin of the DHA team. S/he is responsible for supporting DHA teams to ensure maximum benefit is being realised from implementing digital health solutions and measuring the impact of those solutions. For most projects this will involve process and people change that will require strong leadership and stakeholder management.

An effective workflow and process transformation leader will likely come from a leadership position in hospital operations, healthcare IT professional services or healthcare consulting background. S/he will be equally comfortable talking to both front-line care givers as well as the C-Suite to drive big changes in clinical practice supported by digital health.

Description

• Senior leader responsible for ensuring outcomes and impact of digital health solutions are realized and quantified
• Perform as-is and to-be workflow analysis
• Lead definition of key performance indicators for solution baseline performance and impact
• Analyse factors that drive process performance
• Identify and manage stakeholder groups to target to change systems and processes
• Act as independent advisors to PHIs to create a shared vision around to-be process and mobilize commitment to change

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Related Field
• 10+ years of experience in hospital operations management or consulting
• Track record of multi-stakeholder, multi-institution change management
• Define and lead measurable quantifiable parameters with respect to current vs perceived change.
• Experience in measuring return of investment measures on software projects, ideally in healthcare setting
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, etc)

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 Description & Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Quality Management System ensuring compliance to internal, and international standards and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
• Develop QMS documents in line with business activity of DxD Hub.
• Ensure the overall document control system supports the QMS.
• Work with technical team to create quality document related to product design, development, and manufacturing, including product test/validation protocols, change management in compliance to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead auditor for internal and external audits.
• Conduct management review, ensure QMS stays current and relevant.
• Lead in root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Analyze trends inquality performance.
• Drive improvement in the quality management system.

Job Qualifications

• At least a Master's degree in Science/Engineering or relevant related field.
• Possess at least 4 years of working experience in quality assurance in medical devices; thorough working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016.
• Good working knowledge in managing QMS in a medical device environment in compliance to ISO 13485:2016.
• Competent in quality assurance methodologies.
• Working knowledge in QA processes for design, development, and manufacturing of IVD, SaMD and Integrated Medical Technologies.
• Demonstrated skills in risk management (ISO 14971).
• Knowledge in regulatory requirements for medical devices in ASEAN, USA and EU.
• Strong background in biomedical, computer or engineering sciences.
• Awareness of applicable workplace environment, health, and safety regulations.
• Possess creative skills and problem-solving skills.
• Adeptness in cultivating professional networks and build strategic partnerships.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and an agile mindset.

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 Digital Health Accelerator (DHA) is led by A*STAR, Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore, SingHealth, National Healthcare Group (NHG), and National University Health System (NUHS). DHA supports innovators in driving adoption and scaling of market ready or near-market ready digital health solutions. DHA is hosted by Singapore's Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub).

The workflow and process transformation leader are the linchpin of the DHA team. S/he is responsible for supporting DHA teams to ensure maximum benefit is being realised from implementing digital health solutions and measuring the impact of those solutions. For most projects this will involve process and people change that will require strong leadership and stakeholder management.

An effective workflow and process transformation leader will likely come from a leadership position in hospital operations, healthcare IT professional services or healthcare consulting background. S/he will be equally comfortable talking to both front-line care givers as well as the C-Suite to drive big changes in clinical practice supported by digital health.

Description

• Senior leader responsible for ensuring outcomes and impact of digital health solutions are realized and quantified
• Perform as-is and to-be workflow analysis
• Lead definition of key performance indicators for solution baseline performance and impact
• Analyse factors that drive process performance
• Identify and manage stakeholder groups to target to change systems and processes
• Act as independent advisors to PHIs to create a shared vision around to-be process and mobilize commitment to change

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Related Field
• 15+ years of experience in hospital operations management or consulting
• Track record of multi-stakeholder, multi-institution change management
• Define and lead measurable quantifiable parameters with respect to current vs perceived change.
• Experience in measuring return of investment measures on software projects, ideally in healthcare setting
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, etc)

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 National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC) aims to foster ecosystem collaboration and boost R&D translation outcomes in the areas of flat optics and silicon photonics. NSTIC opens up new possibilities in enhancing the performance, efficiency and functionality of semiconductor devices. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-directed Project Manager to join our team. You will have opportunities to work with researchers from research institutes, universities, as well as industry partners.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and, coordinating various aspects of projects related to the development and implementation of the technologies under NSTIC
• Ensure timely and successful delivery of the project within budget through the management and control of project risk, scope, schedule, budget and quality
• Manage internal and external stakeholders such as the technical team, NSTIC management, universities, other government agencies and the industry
• Documenting and reporting of project progress and outcomes
• Support other operational activities in the centre

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters in any engineering / project management related discipline
• At least 3 years of project management experience in semiconductor/microelectronics/photonics or research project
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous
• Good business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal 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.

Overview of role

In this role, you will effectively manage others and collaborate cross functionally to deliver critical innovations across multiple projects. You will lead your team to deliver projects and/or capability building innovation to the business. You will also have responsibility for delivery of technical rigor and mastery in your organization. If this sounds exciting to you, read on!

Your team
You will be working with a global team of technical experts while being close to commercial leaders via the Singapore Innovation Centre. You will receive guidance and coaching from Senior Directors on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively partnering with R&D leaders and teams to create & deliver programs and projects against their toughest business and innovation challenges.
• Have ownership of significant deliverables for a project/ program. Responsible for determining priorities, defining the work, and setting expectations to deliver against the business and R&D/project/program objectives.
• Define and solve business needs and problems of considerable scope by integrating knowledge, intuition, and continued hands-on, in-the-lab experimentation as needed.
• Set and re-adjust project direction and approach as new learning becomes available.
• Integrate internal and external innovation capabilities to resolve problems and deliver superior results.
• Role model a “People First” inclusive and respectful

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Science or Engineering fields
• 8+ years’ FMCG or relevant Innovation experience: envisaging, developing and delivering innovation to meet consumer needs and grow the business
• Experiences in applying the science in actual product innovation/ commercialization.
• Proven technical mastery and problem solving: including business, consumer and technical problem (re)definition, hypothesis development and learning plan delivery – leading to successful business outcomes and growth.
• Strong on acquiring up-to-date external information and working with external partners, integrating big amount of information into data-based insights & recommendations.
• Having an ability to envisage the future while finding the common ground and matching the external possibilities with internal needs, to create the joint vision and deliver the end business outcomes.
• Posses excellent international and interpersonal communication and influencing skills for internal and external relationship building and collaborations.
• Proactive & collaborative leadership and highly self-motivated to work across multiple internal and external organizational boundaries whilst maintaining a focus on the consumer and business outcome.

About Us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Reporting to Director, Corporate Services we are looking for a candidate to support senior management in strategic planning and management in manpower, and Institute resources as well as overseeing the day-to-day running of the division.

You will work closely with the core management team in managing the Institute overall budget and resources, liaising with the stakeholders in staff recruitment and management of manpower budgets. You will be working with the HR partners in ensuring all HR functions are properly administered and ensure timely and accurate reporting to requests from Head Office

A self-starter, problem solver and matured individual who can work independently with minimum or no supervision. Some HR-related experiences will be preferred with strong interpersonal skill to work with all levels of colleagues. Responsible in guiding and providing mentorship to the team towards achieving optimal results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years' experiences preferably in HR and resource management
• Resourceful and result oriented
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Effective communicator and a people person
• Organised, meticulous and detail-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.