Regional Business Development Manager (Chemical MNC | Contract).

GMP Group HQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage government relations and business development in Southeast and Northeast Asia. The role demands 10-15 years of industry experience, particularly in the Chemical or Oil & Gas sectors, and a proven ability to influence policy and regulatory frameworks affecting the business. This position is critical for advancing the company's regional business strategy.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in relevant domains.
• Experience in Chemical or Oil & Gas Industry.
• Relevant experience in dealing with Government and Industries bodies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand relationships with key government agencies.
• Strategize and influence company advocacy on policy issues.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting business.
• Present key regional developments to senior leadership.
• Lead coordination with Country Managers for Govt relations.

Skills

Government relations

Business development

Market knowledge in SE & NE Asia

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand relationships with key government agencies and external stakeholders in key markets in SE&NE Asia that essential to Companys business interests. Leverage on external networks and relationship to support Companys market development, investment facilitation and technological collaboration aligned to the company regional business strategy for SE&NE Asia region.
• Strategize and influence company advocacy on policy issues and impediments to Companys regional business strategy. Utilize industry associations, government platforms and initiatives to profile the Company in the public affairs domain (e.g. Singapore Customs STP, Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC), APHINDO Indonesia, MPI Vietnam, BKPM Indonesiaetc)
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting Companys business in areas of Tariffs, Trade policies, Single Use plastics, Chemicals standards, ASEAN FTA with other countries/RCEP,Safegaurd/ADD etc, and develop appropriate actions in collaboration with internal stakeholders in SE&NE Asia region
• Strengthen Companys regional external intelligence to facilitate the flow of key information on political & economical developments among Company internal stakeholders and HQ. Present and analyze to Company regional and senior leadership on key regional developments and its impact on Companys regional business strategy.
• Lead the coordination with the Country Managers (SE & NE Asia) to implement country specific Govt relations, business enabler actions and in alignment with Companys regional strategy and priorities

Technical Requirements

• Relevant experience in dealing with Government and Industries bodies
• Business development, market knowledge in SE and NE Asia countries
• 10-15 years of experience in relevant domains with working experience in Chemical Industry or Oil & Gas Industry