The role is for a Senior Assistant Director in the Science and Technology Planning Division (STPD). You will support the strategy and master-planning work in Science & Technology (S&T), particularly efforts to translate R&D output into industrial impact. These efforts range from overseeing the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS) Domain funds, working with MSE Family (MSE-F) agencies to develop S&T masterplans with a good understanding of the industries and economics, reviewing RIE R&D proposals to enhance the translation proposition and to strengthen local sustainability industry in addressing national imperatives.
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 to food security.
You will be part of a dynamic team that drives the strategic translation of MSE-F research output into commercial and operational applications, addressing Singapore’s national imperatives.
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Senior Assistant Director (TTI), STPD
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 23 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
As a member of the STPD team, your job scope includes:
•Lead research translation strategy development through comprehensive reviews of business landscape, market trends and technology translation processes across MSE's sustainability domains.
•Oversee the RIE Urban Solutions and Sustainability Domain funds in conjunction with NRF and MND. This includes secretariat work, R&D management and reviewing funding proposals.
•Lead the planning of innovation and enterprise (I&E) efforts across MSE-F to maximise synergies and accelerate research-to-market pathways.
•Facilitate the matching of R&D output to technology providers and support the adoptions through industry and regulators engagement.
•Lead the productisation efforts of MSE-F R&D outputs through the USS Translation Fund and other funding mechanisms, for First-of-A-Kind (FOAK) deployment.
What we are looking for
•A degree in relevant fields such as engineering, natural sciences or sustainability areas.
•2 or more years of experience in the S&T, business development or adjacent expertise in sustainability domains would be an advantage.
•Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with deep understanding of innovation ecosystem and technology translation processes.
•Ability to apply systems thinking and understand complex technology-market dynamics across sustainability domains.
About your application process
This job is closing on 23 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience.
We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come.
We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development.
To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.
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