Assistant Director (Science & Technology Development)

At MSE and our family of agencies – PUB, NEA, and SFA – we drive sustainability and resilience initiatives that improve the everyday lives of Singaporeans. As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading efforts to safeguard water resources, protect public health, and ensure food safety. Through partnerships across sectors, we tackle evolving challenges while fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive workplace. Join us in shaping Singapore’s sustainable future and making a lasting impact on the everyday lives of generations to come. The role as an Assistant Director in the Science and Technology Planning Division (STPD). You will support the strategic master-planning work in Science & Technology (S&T) for MSE Family (MSE-F). This ranges from managing the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS) Domain funds, supporting the translation effort for RIE projects and working with MSE-F agencies to develop S&T masterplans. STPD uses S&T as an enabler to support the overall MSE vision of creating a sustainable, resource-resilient and climate-resilient Singapore. S&T topics are broad, ranging from water resources, resource circularity, climate adaptation, food security to applied AI in support of MSE-F mission. You will be part of a dynamic team that drives the strategic translation of MSE-F research outputs into commercial and operational applications. Responsibilities As a member of the STPD team, your job scope includes: • Support research translation strategy development through comprehensive reviews of business landscape, market trends and technology translation processes across MSE's sustainability domains. • Manage the RIE USS Domain funds in conjunction with NRF and MND. This includes secretariat work, R&D management, reviewing funding proposals, and helping agencies translate their R&D outcomes to impact. • Collaborate with MSE-F agencies to develop their S&T masterplans. This includes scoping content with key stakeholders, coordinating with IHLs/agencies and providing qualitative and quantitative analyses at various management platforms. • Develop, operationalise and improve the MSE-F R&D Evaluation Framework. This includes the development and use of AI and digital tools to ensure adherence to the evaluation framework for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Requirements • A degree in relevant fields such as engineering, natural sciences or sustainability areas. • Experience in the sustainability space would be preferred. • Experience in R&D management and Government Ministry coordination work would be beneficial. • Strategic thinking for overseeing multiple tracks of S&T development. • Critical and logical thinking for assessment for funding proposals. • Ability to write and present complex ideas clearly and concisely. • Ability to develop AI and digital tools would be beneficial.