PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Senior Manager , Human Resource & Admin at CREST (Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology)

Company Description

Launched in 2012, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) was formed to address Malaysia’s E&E needs to grow the Research, Development and Commercialization (R&D&C) ecosystem through market driven collaborative R&D and Talent Development. As of July 2023, CREST is officially an agency of MITI.

Our goal is to become the premier platform for collaborative applied research and leverage our capabilities and strengths in E&E to enable growth in emerging markets. We are the catalyst that connects the industry, academia and government, bringing them together, to collaborate & jointly create solutions for the ecosystem.

CREST’s role is far-reaching, we close the loop for collaboration between all stakeholders across industries and geographies.

Role Description

The Program Director (contract position) is responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of CREST’s E&E initiatives. This role focuses on driving collaborative innovation programs, research and technology commercialization to strengthen Malaysia’s E&E ecosystem. The incumbent will serve as the key liaison between academia, industry, and government to ensure impactful outcomes that align with CREST's priorities.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and oversee strategic E&E programs in alignment with CREST’s mission.
• Identify emerging technologies and research trends in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, embedded systems, etc.
• Formulate strategies to position CREST as a collaborative leader in E&E innovation and technology transfer.
• Evaluate and monitor R&D projects between universities and industry partners.
• Ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes in IP generation, publications, commercialization, and capacity building.
• Facilitate access to funding mechanisms and support proposal development for research grants.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

4. Program Governance & Operations

5. Talent and Ecosystem Development

Qualifications & Experience

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Contract

Industries : Research Services

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