Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI)

Company Industries：Information Technology

Job Information

Post Date：2019-06-27
Career Level：Not Specified
Location：Shatin Area
Qualification：Postgraduate
Salary：Salary provided
Employment Type：Contract, Full Time
Job Function：Top Executives (CEO, CFO, CTO, GM, MD etc.)
Benefits：Dental insurance, Five-day work week, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Performance bonus

Job Description

Reference #: CEO/CTO/CTO/2478/190320

Job Responsibilities

Setting the overall R&D strategy, roadmap and direction; assisting CEO on technology and product roadmap for ASTRI to stay at the forefront of scientific advancement;
Manage the overall R&D teams and projects with KPI setting and other metrics;
Actively involved in internal vetting committees on project selections and other committees necessary for the R&D operations;
Develop new collaboration opportunities and joint technology development with universities, institutions and industry partners globally; set overall industries network strategies;
Function as Technology Committee (“TC”) Secretary providing thought leadership and secretariat support to the TC and to the Technology Review Panel Chairman;
Foster collaboration with industry and tertiary institutions to advance R&D capability and enhance HK’s competitive edge;
Collaborate with COO and CFO to define corporate direction and budget planning.

Requirements

PhD in a relevant science or engineering discipline is desirable;
20+ years’ experience in research and development, and in project management;
Successful record in senior R&D management and technical leadership with reputable organizations; extensive experience in working as an industrialist is preferred;
Being a highly respected technical leader in local and international technical communities;
Experience with IP and patent portfolio management a plus;
Good understanding of China and worldwide markets and technology trends;
Experience in commercialization of R&D outcomes an advantage;
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the skill to influence people without direct authority;
Proven ability in dealing with key stakeholders effectively;
Lives ASTRI values.

Application

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

Interested candidates please send application (quoting Ref. No.) with detailed resume, current and expected salary to Talent Acquisition clicking Apply Now. Or you may contact

San Lee, Head of Talent Acquisition on +852 3406 2888 for a confidential discussion.

Application will be open until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

ASTRI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used exclusively for recruitment only.

Company Info

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: AI and Big Data Analytics; Communications; Cybersecurity, Cryptography and Trusted Technologies; Integrated Circuits and Systems; and IoT and Sensors. It is applied across five core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, and Application Specific Integrated Circuits.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred over 750 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 900 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

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