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JAC Recruitment

Director

JAC Recruitment
Singapore
10-15 Years
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Job Description

The Director role offers the opportunity to lead strategic research and innovation initiatives within the industrial biotechnology sector. This position plays a key part in shaping R&D priorities, overseeing funding programmes, and fostering collaboration across industry, academia, and public sector stakeholders while driving the commercialisation of research outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the R&D roadmap in alignment with long-term strategic and economic objectives
  • Oversee fund administration activities, including the development of selection criteria, evaluation of scientific proposals, and monitoring of funded projects
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and the research community to support collaborative innovation initiatives
  • Drive the commercialisation of research outputs through technology transfer, licensing activities, and the development of spin-off opportunities
  • Provide scientific and technical leadership when engaging with Principal Investigators, researchers, and industry stakeholders
  • Support the management of complex research and innovation portfolios to maximise impact and value creation

Requirements


  • Advanced degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field; PhD preferred
  • Minimum 10–15 years of leadership experience within the Industrial Biotechnology sector
  • Proven experience in R&D strategy, innovation management, or technology commercialisation at a regional or global level
  • Strong track record of working with stakeholders across research, industry, and public sector environments
  • Experience managing large-scale research grants or complex R&D portfolios is highly regarded
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills

About the company


A company in the research and technology industry, this organisation conducts scientific research and technology development across a range of disciplines. It also collaborates with organisations from the research, industry, and public sectors.

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Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Other
Function:
Industrial Biotechnology
Employment Type:
Full time

About Company

JAC Recruitment

Job ID: 150921139

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