Senior Assistant Director / Deputy Director, Corporate Governance and Planning

About the role

A*STAR, a world-class research agency in Singapore, is looking for a proactive leader to join its Corporate Development Group. The role works directly with senior leadership to conceptualize, design and implement high-impact initiatives, and sits at the interface between A*STAR's senior management and other public sector agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Corporate planning: conceptualise and drive near-term business initiatives and mid- to long-term strategic projects, bridging inside and outside A*STAR to influence outcomes.
• Foresight and benchmarking: strengthen planning and decision-making through global benchmarking and anticipation of trends, disruptions and opportunities.
• Executive communication: craft and deliver concise narratives and build internal engagement platforms that align the organisation.
• Special projects: review inefficiencies in policies and processes and lead digitalisation and automation projects, including GenAI.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of experience in strategic or corporate planning or similar roles.
• Proven teamwork and leadership, able to lead teams through complex planning processes.
• Ability to create executable plans and analyse data accurately, and to stay calm under tight deadlines.
• Experience implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Required skills

• Scenario planning and contingency thinking.
• Strategic thinking and pathfinding, leading teams on projects without defined pathways.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities: exposure to senior leaders and diverse corporate functions, with encouragement to take on higher responsibilities.
• A culture of positivity and innovation, with a team of motivated people.
• Adaptability and strategic thinking skills developed in a dynamic environment.