(Senior) Development Partner, Global Innovation Network

Enterprise Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Singapore's Global Innovation Network Division seeks a dynamic professional to design and implement market-access partnerships for deep-tech startups, and to manage cross-border R&D initiatives with corporates, research institutes, and universities.

You will analyse programmes, monitor outcomes, and help position Singapore as a leading innovation hub through strategic marketing and stakeholder engagement. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Independent and strategic thinker with ability to structure partnerships.
• Degree in Business or Technology with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement market-access partnerships tailored to industry needs.
• Develop cross-border R&D partnerships with overseas partners.
• Undertake data and strategy reviews to ensure programmes meet stakeholder needs.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and milestones.
• Drive marketing and branding initiatives to enhance global visibility.

Skills

Partnership building

Stakeholder management

Writing & critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Technology

Job description

[What the role is]

The Global Innovation Network Division (GIN Division) oversees the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA), a key national platform that strengthens Singapore’s connections to major global innovation hubs. GIA supports Singapore-based startups in accessing overseas markets and driving cross-border innovation, with a particular focus on growth-stage and deep tech.

[What the role is]

The Global Innovation Network Division (GIN Division) oversees the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA), a key national platform that strengthens Singapore’s connections to major global innovation hubs. GIA supports Singapore-based startups in accessing overseas markets and driving cross-border innovation, with a particular focus on growth-stage and deep tech.

As part of the GIN Division, you will work closely with public and private sector partners to develop and operationalise Go To Market pathways and cross-border R&D initiatives, with an emphasis on enabling commercialisation outcomes for Singapore based startups.

[What you will be working on]

As part of the Global Innovation Network Division, you will:

• Design and implement specialised market-access partnerships tailored to industry-specific and deep tech needs, with a focus on demand-driving partnerships and targeted Go-to-Market acceleration programmes
• Develop and manage cross border R&D partnerships with overseas partners, including corporates and enterprises, research institutes, and institutes of higher learning
• Undertake data and strategy reviews to ensure programmes and policies are relevant to stakeholder needs
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, including market traction, successful partnerships and R&D milestones
• Drive strategic marketing and branding initiatives and partnership for GIA programmes through various channels to enhance global visibility, attract quality startups and international partners, and position Singapore as a leading innovation hub.

[What we are looking for]

• Independent and strategic thinker with proven ability to structure partnerships, evaluate opportunities, and build relationships across diverse stakeholders including corporates, accelerators, and research institutions
• Recognised degree in Business, or Technology related disciplines with at least two years of relevant working experience. Prior experience in business development, corporate innovation or international market development, startup and innovation work would be advantageous.
• Team player who is meticulous, comfortable with multi-tasking and juggling projects over tight timelines, effective at stakeholder management and engagement, and possess strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Willing and able to travel.