Head of Research and Development (R&D)
Activate Interactive
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement the R&D strategy aligned with the company's long-term vision and goals.
- Collaborate with the executive team to ensure R&D efforts support the overall business strategy
- Provide leadership and direction to the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in AI, deep tech, and preventive health
- Identify and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and research opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
- Drive innovation by initiating and managing research projects related to preventive health, AI, and deep technology.
- Oversee the development of AI-driven preventive health products and solutions.
- Co-lead the product development process, from conceptualization to market launch.
- Ensure that products meet high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Marketing, Sales, and Operations, to align R&D efforts with business needs
- Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, hardware engineers, and other experts to integrate AI and deep tech into preventive health solutions.
- Establish and nurture strong collaborative relationships with local and global hospitals, healthcare institutions, and research organizations
- Identify opportunities for joint research projects that leverage the expertise of these institutions in preventive healthcare and AI technologies.
- Collaborate with hospitals and medical experts to design and conduct clinical trials to validate the efficacy of AI-driven preventive health solutions
- Ensure that research conducted in collaboration with healthcare institutions meets the highest ethical and scientific standards.
- Recruit, develop, and manage a talented and motivated R&D team.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Set clear goals, provide coaching, and evaluate team performance.
- Manage the R&D budget effectively, allocating resources for research, product development, and innovation projects.
- Ensure optimal utilization of available resources and cost control.
- Stay informed about healthcare and AI regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that the R&D efforts and developed products adhere to all relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide regular reports to the executive team and stakeholders on the progress and outcomes of R&D initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, including investors and collaborators.
- Providing AI business and AI presales consultation services.
- Understanding company’s goals and devising AI strategies and business framework, building an effective team that aligned with those objectives.
- Engaging with company’s clients to grasp their specific business challenges, goals, and requirements.
- Developing tailored AI solution proposals or pitches aligned with client needs.
- Translating complex technical aspects of AI into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
- Working closely with sales teams and technical experts to refine proposals, ensuring feasibility and alignment with client requirements.
- Conducting presentations, demonstrations, and workshops to showcase the capabilities and benefits of AI solutions, fostering client understanding and buy-in.
- Establishing and nurturing relationships with potential clients, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the presales process.
- A Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field, such as AI, machine learning, health tech, or computer engineering.
- Extensive industrial experience (typically 10+ years) in machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep tech, and R&D leadership roles, with a proven track record of successful product development.
- Strong interest/knowledge in preventive health technology.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem definition and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare and AI.
- Fun working environment
- Employee Wellness Program