(Senior) Development Partner, Global Innovation Network

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp in Singapore seeks a self-driven professional to shape Go-To-Market and cross-border R&D partnerships for startups, with a focus on growth-stage and deep tech ecosystems.

You will coordinate with public and private partners to operationalise pathways and monitor programme outcomes, driving international collaboration and commercialisation for Singapore-based startups.

Qualifications

• Independent and strategic thinker with ability to structure partnerships and evaluate opportunities.
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in business development, corporate innovation or international market development would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement market-access partnerships tailored to industry needs and go-to-market acceleration programs.
• Develop and manage cross-border R&D partnerships with overseas partners, including corporates, institutes and universities.
• Carry out data and strategy reviews to ensure programmes stay relevant to stakeholder needs and monitor outcomes.
• Drive strategic marketing and branding initiatives for GIA programmes to enhance global visibility and attract startups and partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor 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.

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.