Manager/Senior Manager (Technology-Business Development) IME

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) at A*STAR in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager for Technology-Business Development in Semiconductor. You will bridge cutting-edge technology and strategic growth, identifying opportunities and shaping partnerships across foundries, IPs, and platforms.

You will engage with customers to understand roadmaps, translate technical features into business value, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to align R&D with market needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Technical background: Strong understanding of semiconductor technology (knowledge on Semiconductor Fab Operation will be a plus).
• Business acumen: Ability to build and negotiate complex deals.
• Communication: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking: Understand how emerging technologies create long-term competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Technology Scouting & Market Trend Analysis: Monitor emerging technologies and assess market demand for semiconductor solutions.
• Customer Engagement & Solution Positioning: Meet with prospective customers, propose tailored semiconductor solutions, translate tech features into business value.
• Strategic Partnership Development: Identify and build partnerships with foundries, tool vendors, design houses, ecosystem players.
• New Market & Product Opportunity Development: Evaluate business cases for new research proposals or technology platforms.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align research & development with commercial teams across functions.

Skills

Semiconductor technology understanding

Business acumen

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Manager/Senior Manager for Technology-Business Development Manager, Semiconductor

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, SiC, RF/mmWave GaN, Photonics and Sensor technologies, 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 acts 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!

Core Responsibilities

Technology Scouting & Market Trend Analysis

• Monitor emerging technologies (e.g. GaN, SiC, Silicon Photonics, Advanced Packaging etc.).
• Assess market demand and timing for new semiconductor solutions.
• Identify white spaces or new verticals (e.g., automotive, datacenter, industrial IoT) 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, co-marketing efforts, or pilot programs.

New Market & Product Opportunity Development

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

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with accounts team, marketing, legal, and technology development teams to ensure alignment across research & development and commercial efforts.

Key Skills And Experience

• Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Technical Background: Strong understanding of semiconductor technology (knowledge on Semiconductor Fab Operation will be a plus).
• Business Acumen: Ability to build and negotiate complex deals.
• Communication: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strategic Thinking: Understand how emerging technologies create long-term competitive advantage.