Head, Country Engagement Group, Partnerships

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the jobholder will lead a dynamic and enterprising team to curate and develop science and technology (S&T) partnerships for public safety and security in Singapore. As Head of one of the regional teams under the Country Engagement Group (CEG), the jobholder will work closely with local/global S&T partners across government bodies and in the industry, innovation and academia spheres to (i) gain access to deep and critical technologies to build Home Team capabilities; and (ii) co-develop cutting-edge solutions in the engineering, digital and science domains to address Home Team challenges. • Support the Deputy Director in forging and cultivating strategic relations with local/global S&T partners. This means identifying and engaging relevant partners in the government, industry and academia sectors to drive learning and collaboration, and build trusted networks. • Supervise a regional country team in developing and implementing actionable country-specific strategies based on HTX’s partnership needs, interests and targets to advance Singapore’s S&T agenda in public safety and security. This entails working closely with the Partnerships Strategy Management team under Partnerships’ Policy & Strategy Group (PSG), along with HTX’s divisions within the capability development, capability sustainment and capability planning pillars, as well as with MHA HQ. • Work with HTX’s subsidiary, TechX Ventures/Hatch, to identify technologies from local and global startups and accelerate the development of innovations/dual-use technology solutions for the Home Team. • Organise and execute effective strategic engagements between HTX (i.e. Senior Management and Directors of Divisions) and partners through platforms such as steering committees, executive connects, exploratory workshops, and technology-solutioning seminars, as well as engagements in informal settings. • Oversee the planning of Senior Management’s overseas trips to the region under the team’s purview to advance S&T partnerships. This involves putting up trip assessments and recommendations, curating trip agendas and trip delegations, as well as formulating briefs and talking points for Senior Management. • Analyse and work closely with the Framework Governance & Development team under PSG to advance and concretise HTX’s strategic S&T interests through targeted collaboration instruments, such as MOUs, frameworks and agreements. • Maintain strong oversight of S&T trends and developments in general, and specifically in countries covered by the regional team, to effectively curate and tap on partnership opportunities with entities that match HTX’s and MHA’s interest areas Tertiary qualifications, preferably in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Business, and/or Innovation/Technology management-related fields. • At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: S&T fields, innovation or project management, international relations, partnerships and collaboration, business development, intellectual property management. • Relevant experience in leading a small team (of 2 – 3 staff). • Relevant experience in partnership building, business development, and account management, preferably in technology innovation. • Relevant experience with the public sector is an advantage. • Someone with excellent organisational skills and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively, and efficiently. • Someone with strong interpersonal skills; able to connect and build relationships with stakeholders across different levels and cultural backgrounds. • Able to revise perceptions and improve ideas based on new information or contrary evidence. • Adaptable to changes and able to embrace ambiguity. • A problem-solver always seeking to find effective and creative solutions. • Someone with a keen interest and knowledge in science and technology. • Able to travel overseas. All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance …