Global Market Discovery Lead

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NUSX in Singapore is building a Global Node network and seeks a Market Discovery Lead to bring real-world market intelligence into its research translation and commercialization efforts in materials science and related fields.

You will build trusted ecosystem relationships, monitor market needs and trends, and translate signals into practical insights to guide opportunity selection, IP strategy, funding, licensing, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in market discovery or related fields.
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior industry stakeholders.
• Ability to translate external input into actionable commercial insights.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted ecosystem relationships within the assigned Global Node.
• Generate market intelligence: needs, trends, investment activity, and white spaces.
• Translate insights into opportunities for IP, translational funding, licensing, or partnerships.
• Facilitate high-value introductions between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Market discovery

Commercial strategy

Venture building

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree (MS/PhD/MBA)

Job description

NUSX in Singapore is building a Global Node network and seeks a Market Discovery Lead to bring real-world market intelligence into its research translation and commercialization efforts in materials science and related fields.

You will build trusted ecosystem relationships, monitor market needs and trends, and translate signals into practical insights to guide opportunity selection, IP strategy, funding, licensing, and partnerships.