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R The Division of Strategy, International Business, and Entrepreneurship (SIE) at Nanyang Business School invites applications for a research position focused on computational analysis of innovation, blockchain, and AI applications. This role offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with leading international institutions.**Responsibilities:*** Lead and conduct large-scale data analysis using machine learning, network science, and statistical modelling.* Design, implement, and evaluate computational pipelines for data collection, processing, and analysis from diverse sources (e.g. patent records, academic publications, institutional affiliation databases).* Conduct advanced network analysis, including co-inventor, co-author, and citation network construction, visualization, and quantitative evaluation.* Prepare high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and data visualisations.**Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or a related field* Expertise in Python, R, and statistical modelling* Experience in handling large datasets (e.g., patent and publication datasets) and applying advanced analytical methods* Strong communication and collaboration skills* A track record of research excellence.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTUNTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit
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The Division of Strategy, International Business, and Entrepreneurship (SIE) at Nanyang Business School invites applications for a research position focused on computational analysis of innovation, blockchain, and AI applications. This role offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with leading international institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct large-scale data analysis using machine learning, network science, and statistical modelling.
• Design, implement, and evaluate computational pipelines for data collection, processing, and analysis from diverse sources (e.g. patent records, academic publications, institutional affiliation databases).
• Conduct advanced network analysis, including co-inventor, co-author, and citation network construction, visualization, and quantitative evaluation.
• Prepare high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and data visualisations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or a related field
• Expertise in Python, R, and statistical modelling
• Experience in handling large datasets (e.g., patent and publication datasets) and applying advanced analytical methods
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A track record of research excellence.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As a Business Innovation Specialist, you will be the driving force behind our company's growth, connecting with clients and showcasing innovative solutions to address their business challenges.

• You will prospect, engage, nurture, and follow up on leads to drive sales growth through strategic partnerships and value-added services.
• Understand client needs and craft tailored solutions to address their pain points, translating technology trends into business value.
• Become a trusted advisor, providing insights and guidance to clients to help them achieve their goals.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, outgoing, passionate, motivated, driven, and authentic. You should be highly driven, goal-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and development.

• Friendly and outgoing personality to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Passion for tech and business innovation to stay ahead of the curve and drive business results.
• Drive to achieve results and help clients succeed through collaborative teamwork and effective communication.

Overview
VP/SVP, Innovation & Strategy, Investment Services Management role at GIC.
GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. As a leading global long-term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Investment Services Private Market
– The Investment Services Private Market (ISPVM) Department provides strategic investment services and financial management for the Private Markets within the GIC group. The department leverages data and emerging technologies to scale GIC’s alternative asset investments globally, covering deal structuring, due diligence and closing, financial operations across GIC’s assets, tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.
Investment & Deal Execution
– We are looking for a candidate to join our Investment Services Management Multi-Strategies team under the Investment & Deal Execution division, focusing on innovation and strategy. The role will leverage AI and data to transform operating models, processes, and platforms to enhance operational effectiveness, improve decision-making, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Strategy Development : Formulate and implement comprehensive business strategies and action plans to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
Understand the strategic agenda and priorities of the business. Develop and drive implementation of new business operating models, processes and tools to deliver synergies and strategic outcomes.
Develop AI, digital, and data strategies aligned with business goals, collaborating with Technology teams.
Collaborate with partners and service providers to drive strategic market infrastructure evolution and best practices.
Project Management : Oversee enterprise and departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring effective change management and alignment with strategic goals for the department’s data, technology, and operating models.
Serve as a catalyst to translate enterprise-level strategies into business-specific implementations.
Partner across GIC teams to formulate initiatives in line with strategic objectives; drive operational excellence and digital transformation.
Drive active monitoring of change implementation; design and roll-out change management interventions and ensure timely adaptation of implementation plans as needed.
Implement analytics tools and leverage data-driven insights to continuously optimize processes and platforms, improving user engagement and operational decision-making.
Business Management : Develop and operationalize enterprise and departmental policies and frameworks to enhance organizational performance.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in private markets, identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance digital platforms.
Oversee and execute a range of ad hoc and recurring asset servicing and operational controls activities through digitized workflows and integrated datasets.
Support annual business planning and budgeting process.
Ongoing oversight and management of budget, cost, and business administration.
Support ad hoc business needs and drive deliveries aligning with the business agenda.
Qualifications
Degree in Business, Finance, or related fields with 10-15 years of relevant experience in financial services and/or strategy consulting.
Proven experience in strategic planning and project management.
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills; ability to communicate strategically yet operate at a tactical level when required.
Ability to drive change and foster collaboration across departments.
Versatile, proactive self-starter who thrives in ambiguity while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Robust data analytics capabilities; ability to translate complex information into clear insights.
Solid knowledge of private markets is a plus.
Work Environment & Values
We are committed to a forward-looking, inclusive work environment and to delivering impact. Our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence guide day-to-day decisions and our approach to collaboration.
Flexibility
GIC offices are vibrant hubs for ideation and professional growth. Our teams come into the office four days per week to benefit from in-person collaboration, with flexibility to choose home-working days as needed.
Equal Opportunity
GIC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
Learn more about our Investment Services Private Markets Department here:
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VP/SVP, Innovation & Strategy, Investment Services Management
Location: Singapore, SG
Job Function: Investment Services Private Markets
Job Type: Permanent
GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.
The Investment Services Private Market (ISPVM) Department provides strategic investment services and financial management for the Private Markets within the GIC group. Leveraging data and emerging technologies, the department oversees the development and implementation of business infrastructural plans and operating models to scale GIC’s alternative asset investments globally.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Investment Services Management Multi-Strategies team under the Investment & Deal Execution division, with a focus on innovation and strategy. This role will leverage AI and data to transform operating model, processes and platforms to enhance operational effectiveness, improve decision-making, and deliver innovative solutions that align with our strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development: Formulate and implement comprehensive business strategies and action plans to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
Project Management: Oversee enterprise and departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring effective change management and alignment with strategic goals for the department’s Data, Technology and Operating models.
Partner across GIC teams to jointly formulate initiatives in line with strategic objectives; driving operational excellence and digital transformation
Drive active monitoring of change implementation; design and roll-out change management interventions and ensure timely and effective adaptation of implementation plans as needed
Implement analytics tools and leverage data-driven insights to continuously optimize processes and platforms, improving user engagement and operational decision-making
Requirements:
Degree in Business, Finance, or related fields with 10-15 years relevant working experience in financial services and/or in strategy consulting
Proven experience in strategic planning and project management.
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills; ability to communicate strategically yet operate at a tactical level when required.
Ability to drive change and foster collaboration across departments.
Robust data analytics capabilities; ability to translate complex information into clear insights
We offer flexibility at GIC, with our offices being vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. We believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Overview
Our client, a global leader in consumer health with a portfolio of beloved brands, is seeking a visionary R&D Director to drive the strategic vision for product development, ensuring rapid market entry and robust scientific credibility. Position is based in Singapore, and open to candidates in other markets with APAC region responsibilities.
Key Objectives
Bridge the gap between deep science and commercial strategy, turning insights into breakthrough products to market
Accelerate new product launches with efficiency and impact
Champion evidence-based claims to support product innovation
Main Responsibilities
Guide a high-performing technical team to craft and implement innovative product development strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives
Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional leadership teams to shape a forward-thinking portfolio strategy
Leverage deep knowledge of key ingredients to inspire and develop groundbreaking product concepts
Collaborate with business units to assess and prioritize new opportunities, including financial viability
Engage in global innovation forums, sharing expertise and driving collaborative breakthroughs
Oversee project execution to ensure timely delivery of high-impact innovation initiatives
Ideal Candidate Profile
A commercially minded leader with 16+ years of experience in the research & development (R&D) and innovation space, specifically within the Consumer Health, Over-The-Counter (OTC), Food & Beverage FMCG, or Consumer Goods sector
A proven track record as a leader with strong commercial acumen and experience managing regional teams
In-depth knowledge of nutritional, pharmaceutical, or skincare ingredients and suppliers
Familiarity with product formulations, specifications and quality & food safety standards
A positive attitude, energetic, and passion for working in a fast-paced environment
Fluency in English is essential
Apply
Please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to the following email, quoting the job title and reference number :
Note: due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
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A leading global organization seeks a skilled Project Manager to spearhead sustainable innovation projects aligning with strategic business objectives.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity to drive sustainable development and foster creativity across the organization.

• Lead up to four concurrent innovation projects:

• Incubation Phase Projects: Utilize design thinking methodologies to design circular economy solutions. Develop carbon credit mechanisms for customers.
• Acceleration Phase Projects: Create and validate new HVAC solutions. Deliver proof of concept for circular economy loops in the railway sector.

• Oversight of project timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Cross-functional team coordination and external partner alignment to ensure progress.
• Maintained clear and effective communication throughout all project participants.

• 5 years of experience in innovation project management.
• Proficiency with innovation frameworks and tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Director, Digital Services & Innovation (DSI)
Working Hours: 9am - 6pm (Mon - Fri)
Location: Bedok
Salary: $10k - $12k
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Service Innovation
Define and execute the DSI strategy in alignment with corporate transformation goals.
Drive development of internal tools, bots, and automation platforms to increase efficiency and scalability.
Lead innovation initiatives, ensuring new services (e.g., EUCMaaS, NMaaS, IFMaaS, Cloud Admin, CyberSaaS) are commercialized and adopted.
Technical Delivery & IP Development
Own technical delivery of managed services, projects, and service IP development.
Oversee design, deployment, and lifecycle management of UIC proprietary platforms.
Maintain a central engineering pool to support cross-BU delivery.
Pre-Sales & Customer Engagement
Partner with Sales & Pre-Sales teams to support GovTech tenders, enterprise bids, and solution design.
Provide technical leadership in pre-sales presentations, bid defense, and solutioning workshops.
Ensure seamless post-sales support and knowledge transfer.
Operational Excellence & SLA Execution
Ensure SLA adherence across all managed services and project engagements.
Implement robust monitoring, reporting, and chargeback models to support internal and external accountability.
Manage resources across Power Platform, Cybersecurity, NOC, Automation, and Project Engineering functions.
People & Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, developers, and analysts.
Build innovation capacity by fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
Develop talent pipelines and succession planning for sustainable growth.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
10 years of progressive experience in IT services, system integration, or managed services.
Strong expertise in managed services platforms (EUC, Cloud, Networking, Security).
Familiarity with government procurement processes (GovTech, IMDA) preferred.
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KONE moves two billion people every day. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion.

KONE has consistently been featured on Forbes list of World's Best Innovative Companies, World's Best Employers & World's Largest Public Companies. At KONE, we believe in teamwork and a work culture where everyone can be who they are. This is exactly what makes us strong and successful.

Why this role?

Innovation Specialist masters an engineering area of expertise as SME, ensuring best-in-class competence and deliverables on own specific technological area. The role operate both in New Product Development and in Product Change management, across all business lines.

What will you be doing?

General

• Responsible for technical consultancy and deliverables over specific domain, and over given timeframe, fulfilling requirements and specification received

Technical expertise

• Responsible for the technical output of given task assignment. Ensure to explore solution alternatives to carry out tasks.
• Responsible for the quality of such output and for defining and executing proper verification and validation plan
• Accountable for future-proofness of deliverables from own specialty point of view.

Ways of working

• Accountable for selecting suitable process, methods, tools etc. on specific competence area in order to ensure deliverable meeting stakeholder requirements
• Ensure to explore any solution alternative to carry out task
• Responsible that own output is properly documented

Develop capabilities

• Specialists ensure best practices and know-how are shared across the teams
• Specialists create proposal for engineering tools & process improvement or new development

Are you the one?

• M.Sc., B.Sc. or equivalent knowledge level in engineering / computer science
• 2-3 years of experience in similar role
• Basic knowledge of ML/AI/Gen AI and its applications/limitations, data analytics, cloud architecture and related technologies, design thinking
• Passion and experience in prototyping, both in software and hardware (electrical/electronic)
• Good understanding of system integration aspects
• Knowledge and experience of 3D printing is a plus
• Knowledge of Python is a plus
• Knowledge of applicable patents on the specific subject matter expertise
• Knowledge of applicable design tools
  Specific skills on own specialty area, if any

What's On Offer

• Career progression in opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
  You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent and Culture team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture – KONE Corporation.

KONE is proudly ranked as World's Best Employers in Forbes magazine and to be named one of Singapore's Best Employers by The Straits Times and Statista for the third consecutive year in 2025

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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