Manager/Senior Manager, Technology-Business Development, IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a passionate individual for the Technology-Business Development department. You will act as a bridge between technology and business growth, identifying new opportunities through deep technical knowledge. Responsibilities include monitoring market trends in semiconductor technologies, engaging with customers, and developing strategic partnerships. A degree in Electronics or a related field is required, along with strong skills in market intelligence and communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor technology, knowledge on RF GaN or II-V is a plus.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging technologies in RF GaN.
• Meet with prospective customers to understand their technical roadmaps.
• Identify and build partnerships with foundries and vendors.
• Evaluate business cases for new technologies.

Skills

Strong understanding of semiconductor technology

Ability to conduct market intelligence

Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Join the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and immerse yourself in pioneering semiconductor research. As a leading research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME plays a vital role in bridging academia and industry. Our mission is to drive innovation in Advanced Packaging, piezoMEMS, Power Electronics, RF/mmWave GaN, Silicon Photonics and IC Design, while nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation of innovators in Singapore.

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our Technology‑Business Development department. In this role, you will act as a bridge between cutting‑edge technology and strategic business growth. Their role is to identify, evaluate, and drive new business opportunities by leveraging deep technical knowledge and market insight. If you're excited about shaping the future of microelectronics and contributing to Singapore's innovation ecosystem, we'd love to have you on our team!

Technology Scouting & Market Trend Analysis

• Monitor emerging technologies (in RF GaN).
• Assess market demand and timing for new semiconductor solutions.
• Identify white spaces or new verticals (e.g., automotive, data center, Telecom) for existing or upcoming technologies.

Customer Engagement & Solution Positioning

• Meet with prospective customers to understand their technical roadmaps and pain points.
• Propose tailored semiconductor solutions, could be IPs, process nodes, or platforms.
• Translate complex technical features into business benefits.

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify and build partnerships with foundries, tool vendors, design houses, or ecosystem players.
• Structure joint development agreements or pilot programs.

New Market & Product Opportunity Development

• Evaluate business cases for new research proposal or technology platforms.
• Collaborate with Technology Development Team to shape development priorities based on customer and market input.

Key Skills & Experience

• Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Technical Background: Strong understanding of semiconductor technology (knowledge on RF GaN or II‑V will be a plus).
• Business Acumen: Ability to conduct market intelligence and build successful business cases.
• Communication: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Understand how emerging technologies create long-term competitive advantage.