Head, Academia, Partnerships - Singapore - Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

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Singapore

1 week ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

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What the role is

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the jobholder will be leading a dynamic and enterprising team to curate and develop S&T partnerships for homeland security in Singapore. You will work closely with local and international Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) and Research Institutes (RI), to generate ideas and opportunities for S&T partnerships to create "the next big thing" solutions that exponentially impact Singapore's safety and security

What you will be working on

The jobholder will be responsible for leading and supervising a team to:
Perform strategic planning and execution for initiatives to attract and engage local and international IHLs and RIs to work with HTX, including use of instruments to drive innovation, such as frameworks and agreements instruments (e.g., MOUs, MA/MRCAs, etc.)
Lead a team to identify innovation opportunities, generate ideas and execute S&T collaborations by working with and engaging local and international IHLs and RIs (both new and existing).
Lead a team to engage in technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders to identify problem statements and technological areas to shape and push new and existing partnerships centred on innovations.
Lead a team to evaluate capabilities of potential tech partners, such as deep tech companies and system integrators, across diverse industries and fields, for the development of effective S&T partnerships for innovation in the domain of public safety and security.
Oversee the planning of trips, visits, engagements and forums involving Senior Management, in advancement of S&T partnerships. These involve the planning and curating of agendas and delegations, planning and execution of administrative arrangements and details, and the development of briefs and talking points for Senior Management

What we are looking for

Job Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Business, and/or Innovation/Tech managementrelated fields.
Preferably 57 years of relevant experience in the science and technology fields, in the following: innovation or project management, partnerships and collaboration, business development, intellectual property management.
Experience in establishing S&T partnerships, with knowledge in partnership instruments such as MOUs and Master Agreements, and/or intellectual property.

You are:

Someone who has strong public sector experience in managing projects and delivering solutions and capabilities.
Someone who has strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to analyse indepth different complex issues and put forth actionable solutions.
Someone who is able to build and maintain positive relationships and work in a dynamic, crossfunctional team environment.
A strong communicator (both verbally and written), communicating clearly and with structure; including ability and experience in engaging and managing stakeholders across all levels of seniority internally and externally
Someone with keen interest and knowledge in science and technology.
Able to travel regularly as required.

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