Business Development Director (Middle East/ Southeast Asia)

JC Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Business Development Director to connect with top-tier organizations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of business development experience in technology licensing and significant leadership experience. You will lead cross-cultural teams, manage major licensing projects, and secure large-scale partnerships. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities await, focusing primarily on overseas markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of business development experience in technology licensing or related technical fields.
• At least 6 years in team leadership with teams of 20+ members.
• Led 4+ major licensing projects in the Middle East or Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as BD Director focusing on the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
• Build cross-cultural, high-performance commercial teams.
• Secure large-scale partnerships and lead project negotiations.

Skills

Business development

Technology licensing

Cross-cultural leadership

Commercial negotiation

Team management

Job description

At JC Consulting, we excel at connecting talented professionals like you with top-tier organizations.

Our client is looking for a Business Development Director (BD Director) to join the team.

Position: BD Director (Middle East / Southeast Asia)

Requirements:

Industry Experience

• Minimum 8 years of business development experience in technology licensing or related technical commercialization fields.
• At least 5 years in overseas markets and 3 years focusing on the Middle East or Southeast Asia.
• In-depth understanding of regional technology ecosystems, policy trends, partner networks, and customer decision-making processes.

Management Experience

• Minimum 6 years of team leadership experience; previously led teams of 20+ members across BD, channel development, and strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to build cross-cultural, high-performance commercial teams and implement target and incentive systems.

Project Experience

• Led 4+ major licensing projects in the Middle East or Southeast Asia, covering partner identification, business model design, commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and deployment.
• Demonstrated success in securing large-scale partnerships with top enterprises, government entities, or industry alliances, including exclusive distribution frameworks or multimillion-dollar licensing deals.