Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director, Venture Creation And Growth, Innovation & Enterprise

VCG is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the pipeline of A*STAR spinoffs. This role will require the candidate to multi-task across various activities within the pipeline management work scope. Within the team that is responsible for curating and managing intellectual property, and research capability, team members will be expected to provide assistance to A*STAR researcher for spinoff creation.

Position Scope & Responsibilities:
Engage A*STAR researchers, venture builders, accelerators/incubators and internal stakeholders on spinoff creation related activities
Engage venture builders on innovation and ideation sessions with A*STAR researchers
Conduct competitive and market analysis of the target technologies
Prepare various portfolio updates and narratives - for external partners and internal reports
Organizing investor engagement sessions
Portfolio management of existing A*STAR spinoffs

Qualifications:
Higher Degree in Electronic/electrical, Advanced Computing, Microelectronics, Science/Engineering or relevant fields
More than 10 years business development or technology marketing in semiconductor/electronics, IoT/sensors, advanced computing related industrial experiences.
Prior experience with start-ups / early-stage companies and founders advantageous
Good soft skills and interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with founders, investors, and internal/external stakeholders
A team player
Ability to transverse and be conversant in various industry verticals
Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritise work while being meticulous and organised
A self-starter, independent and resourceful
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.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Fusionopolis