Innovation Strategy & Partnerships Leader

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) seeks a seasoned professional to shape innovation strategy and policy within the Innovation Strategy And Partnerships division. You will identify gaps in the innovation ecosystem, analyse data, and develop compelling value propositions in collaboration with stakeholders.

As an individual contributor, you will support planning, data analysis, and cross-agency initiatives to strengthen Singapore's innovation economy.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years in design thinking, strategy/product development, innovation, IP/tech commercialization, corporate planning or policy analysis.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills (Excel, Tableau, Python) are a plus.
• Keen business acumen with analytical and conceptual thinking.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in Singapore's innovation ecosystem through research and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse and synthesize findings to characterize gaps, challenges and needs.
• Develop value propositions and co-create solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Note that this is an individual contributor role; may support inter-agency platforms.

Skills

Design thinking

Strategy

Innovation

IP/Tech

Commercialization

Corporate planning

Policy analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Excel

Tableau

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Python

Job description

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

[What the role is]

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg.

About Innovation Strategy And Partnerships (ISP) – Innovation Systems

The Innovation Strategy & Partnerships division in EDB charts the agency’s vision towards an innovation-led economy by developing strategies to enhance the innovation ecosystem for foreign companies to create new products, services and businesses in Singapore. This includes analysing metrics to track Singapore’s progress in innovation, developing frameworks, tools and incentive schemes, and collaborating across internal teams and other government agencies to co-create solutions to advance Singapore’s innovation agenda.

[What you will be working on]

[Strategy Development]

Develop and co-create solutions to strengthen Singapore as an innovation economy:

• Identify, through research and stakeholder engagement, potential gaps in Singapore’s innovation ecosystem (e.g. partnerships, intellectual property, etc.)
• Analyse and synthesise findings to characterise innovation gaps, challenges and needs
• Develop value propositions and co-create solutions to strengthen Singapore as an innovation economy, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. industry groups in EDB, other government agencies and industry partners)
  
  

[Planning and Data Analysis]

Review, refine and develop Singapore’s overall strategy in innovation:

• Analyse project data to define EDB’s contributions to innovation and characterise industry/ company needs
• Measure outcomes of our R&D and innovation policies and map Singapore’s strengths in innovation
  
  

Note that this is an individual contributor role. You may also need to perform secretariat duties and support agenda setting for inter-agency platforms.

[What we are looking for]

• At least 4 years of relevant working experience in design thinking, strategy/ product development, innovation, IP/ technology commercialisation, corporate planning and/ or policy analysis.
• Skillset in quantitative data analysis (e.g. Excel, Tableau, Python etc.) will be a plus.
• Passionate about developing levers to strengthen Singapore’s innovation economy
• Keen sense of business acumen with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Resourceful with a self-starter mindset and strong ability to develop and execute ideas and initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong team player in an agile environment who is versatile and open to learn, explore and experiment
• Singaporean
  
  

We review applications and interview on a rolling basis.