Manager/Senior Manager, (Tech-Biz Development), SIMTech

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research organization in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional for strategic and business development. Responsibilities include supporting SME strategies, leading partnerships, and managing projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or business, experience in business development, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence technology commercialization and industry transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience in business development, industry engagement, or technology commercialisation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of SME strategies aligned with key industry pillars.
• Identify new markets and strategic partners to strengthen the supply chain.
• Lead major strategic partnership initiatives and collaboration programmes.
• Supervise and mentor junior Tech Biz staff.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field

Master's degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Development

• Support the development and execution of SME development strategies aligned with SIMTech’s key industry pillars.
• Identify and evaluate new markets, emerging opportunities, and strategic partners to strengthen the supply chain and drive ecosystem growth.
• Track industry trends and competitor activities to inform SIMTech’s R&D and industry engagement roadmap.

Partnership & Ecosystem Engagement

• Lead or support major strategic partnership initiatives, including joint labs, co-development projects, and collaboration programmes.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with industry leaders, Trade Associations & Chambers (TACs), and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG).

Proposal & Project Management

• Drive or support the preparation of industry proposals and funding submissions.
• Ensure high‑quality documentation and timely delivery of all business development materials.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams in proposal development, budgeting, and project planning.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor junior Tech Biz staff.
• Promote best practices and knowledge‑sharing across the team.

Qualification and relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in business development, industry engagement, or technology commercialisation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for manufacturing innovation and industry transformation.