Deputy Director, Bezos Centre @NUS (Practice Track)
Core
Execute the strategic vision of the Bezos Centre to accelerate the commercialization of alternative proteins and build a self-sustaining research entity.
Role type
Senior leadership (Deputy Director) for an academic-industry innovation center
Builds
Strategic partnerships, commercialization programs, and stakeholder networks for alternative protein research
Domain
Sustainable food systems and alternative protein innovation
Required skills
Strategic execution, partnership building, stakeholder management, interdisciplinary program leadership, regulatory ecosystem navigation, research translation, talent nurturing, cross-sector collaboration
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (PhD) in relevant field, experience scaling research to commercialization, industry leadership background
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support Centre Director in operations, funding development, and stakeholder engagement; drive strategic plans for research innovation; collaborate with industry to support start-ups and scale-up efforts; build partnerships with government regulatory bodies; foster collaboration among PIs, industry, and students; translate research outcomes into funding and commercial pathways; monitor deliverables and report to the board; represent the Centre at conferences and events; undertake teaching responsibilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential
