Head of Scientific Applications, Singapore
Core
Lead technical strategy and execution for AI-driven materials discovery projects in Singapore, bridging deep-tech capabilities with commercial partner needs.
Role type
Senior IC/Manager scientific applications lead (AI & Materials Science)
Builds
Commercial solutions and technical deliverables for next-generation materials (energy, catalysis, semiconductors, etc.)
Domain
Deep-tech AI applied to materials science and chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, computational modelling expertise, subject matter expertise in semiconductors/catalysis/energy materials, line management of technical teams, translating commercial requirements to technical work packages, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
AI/ML application in materials science, laboratory automation/data generation pipeline experience, early-stage startup experience
Technologies
AI, Machine Learning, computational chemistry, materials simulation
Responsibilities
Act as primary technical contact for regional projects and partnerships, develop technical strategy and articulate platform capabilities to clients, manage and mentor a local team of Application Scientists and ML engineers, translate high-level commercial requirements into technical deliverables, collaborate with global leadership on the technical roadmap
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities