Manager, Bioeconomy

EDB Economic Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) seeks a candidate for the Environmental Sustainability Division to lead horizon scanning, market analysis, and strategic interventions in green growth sectors such as the Bioeconomy. You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to shape policy and investment promotion activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in strategy or investments, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a

Qualifications

• Background preferably in Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management and/or relevant interdisciplinary field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably related to strategy, consulting and investments; project/business development experience is a bonus.
• Ability to pay good attention to detail and undertake programme management work independently.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, critical and lateral thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability and experience in engaging and managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work on cross‑functional teams and multiple workstreams to deliver outcomes effectively and efficiently.
• Possess a self‑motivated and positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and is a team player.
• Singaporean.

Responsibilities

• Horizon scanning and prioritisation: Continuously scan global trends, technologies and business models in green growth areas such as the Bioeconomy to identify new growth opportunities for Singapore.
• Sense and analyse: Conduct in‑depth industry studies to uncover emerging green growth opportunities for Singapore, analysing market size and growth potential, mapping value chains, assessing the strength of Singapore's existing ecosystem, and evaluating Singapore's competitive positioning.
• Develop and execute: Recommend specific interventions and strategies for how Singapore can best position itself to win in identified green growth sectors such as the Bioeconomy, working closely with teams across EDB and relevant government agencies to design value propositions and coordinate sector development; engage with companies to gather market intelligence and conduct initial investment promotion activities.
• Stakeholder management: Navigate across multiple internal and external stakeholders, building relationships with government agency partners and industry players to gather insights, align on priorities, and drive execution of Bioeconomy initiatives; assist the Vice President/Assistant Vice President in preparing for key meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management or related interdisciplinary field

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, both foreign and local, 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.

About the Environmental Sustainability Division

The Environmental Sustainability division in EDB charts the vision and strategy for Singapore to transition to a low‑carbon economy and leverage environmental sustainability trends as a growth engine. We also develop and execute national and ecosystem‑level strategies to improve Singapore’s competitiveness in energy, chemicals and materials, and identify new green growth opportunities in established and emerging industries. To achieve this mission, we undertake research, analysis and solutions development in close partnership with other teams in EDB, as well as external stakeholders in government and industry.

Responsibilities

• Horizon scanning and prioritisation: Continuously scan global trends, technologies and business models in green growth areas such as the Bioeconomy to identify new growth opportunities for Singapore.
• Sense and analyse: Conduct in‑depth industry studies to uncover emerging green growth opportunities for Singapore, analysing market size and growth potential, mapping value chains, assessing the strength of Singapore's existing ecosystem, and evaluating Singapore's competitive positioning.
• Develop and execute: Recommend specific interventions and strategies for how Singapore can best position itself to win in identified green growth sectors such as the Bioeconomy, working closely with teams across EDB and relevant government agencies to design value propositions and coordinate sector development; engage with companies to gather market intelligence and conduct initial investment promotion activities.
• Stakeholder management: Navigate across multiple internal and external stakeholders, building relationships with government agency partners and industry players to gather insights, align on priorities, and drive execution of Bioeconomy initiatives; assist the Vice President/Assistant Vice President in preparing for key meetings with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Background preferably in Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management and/or relevant interdisciplinary field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably related to strategy, consulting and investments; project/business development experience is a bonus.
• Ability to pay good attention to detail and undertake programme management work independently.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, critical and lateral thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability and experience in engaging and managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work on cross‑functional teams and multiple workstreams to deliver outcomes effectively and efficiently.
• Possess a self‑motivated and positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and is a team player.
• Singaporean.