Senior Manager, Business Development

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Bus network

Job summary

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is seeking a high-calibre candidate to support the Business Development team in bringing top I&T companies to establish R&D operations in HKSTP. You will identify targets, engage senior stakeholders, and build visibility in international I&T startup communities.

The role requires extensive knowledge of microelectronics, robotics or AI sectors, strong presentation skills, and ability to travel occasionally to collaborate with partners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, business or related field.
• Experience with MNCs, IT/start-up ecosystem is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tech regulations, funding, and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage and convert target enterprises to set up R&D/lab presence at HKSTP premises.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government bodies, high-tech companies, startup communities.
• Monitor innovation landscape, policies and funding mechanisms relevant to HK and international markets.
• Organize engagement programs and host delegation visits to promote HKSTP as an I&T hub.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English and Chinese fluency

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related

Job description

The Position

In view of the rapid expansion and continuous growth of the Corporation, we are looking for a high-calibre candidate to support the Business Development team bringing the top-notch global Innovation and Technology (I&T) companies to set up research and development operation in HKSTP.

• Identify, engage and convert target enterprises, start-ups and scale-ups to set up R&D/lab presence at HKSTP premises.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationship with related government bodies, high-tech companies, startup communities, etc. increase the visibility of HKSTP in the international I&T start-up communities, serve as the eyes, ears and voice of HKSTP
• Closely monitor innovation landscape, policies and public & private funding mechanisms of responsible market segments & Hong Kong
• Organize engagement programs and host delegation visits to promote HKSP as an innovation and technology hub to key stakeholders
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree holder, preferably in Technology or Business-related fields. Advanced Degree in technology-related fields (such as engineering, science, AI and data) is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in working preferably with MNCs, I&T start-ups ecosystem, R&D institutes, industry associations, or related.
• Knowledge and connections in Microelectronics, Robotics or AI sector will be a plus.
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered
• Strong sector knowledge of technology-related regulations, funding and market dynamics.
• Proven client acquisition and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Diplomatic, self-initiated, independent, goal-getting, collaborative, customer-oriented
• Professional analytical skills and good command of presentation skills
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua). Proficiency in additional foreign language(s) will be a plus.
• Occasional business travel may be required
• Ability to work and collaborate in team environment

What We offer

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong's largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week, attractive annual leave and additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

About Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to foster a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem that nurtures emerging companies, supports numerous research professionals and technology firms from various countries. This ecosystem focuses on developing sectors such as life and health tech, AI & robotics, fintech, and smart city technologies, etc.

HKSTP provides comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerating the commercialization of innovations for technology ventures. The Corporation continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

Personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only. All personal data collected will be used strictly in accordance with employer's personal data policies, you can refer to the Corporation's Privacy Policy Statement at https://www.hkstp.org/privacy-policy/

Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years counting from the date the vacancy has been filled.

The application will remain open until the position is filled. HKSTP reserves the right not to fill the position.