Senior Manager, Innovation Strategy & Partnerships (Innovation Systems)

EDB Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EDB Singapore is seeking a capable professional to join the Innovation Strategy and Partnerships division. The role focuses on developing strategies to strengthen Singapore as a global innovation economy, co-creating solutions with internal teams and external partners, and measuring the impact of R&D and innovation policies.

You will contribute to planning, data analysis, and cross-agency collaboration as an individual contributor, bringing strong analytical thinking and a keen business sense to

Qualifications

• At least 4 years in design thinking, strategy/product development, innovation, IP/ technology commercialization, corporate planning or policy analysis.
• Strong analytical and data skills; proficient in Excel, Tableau, Python are a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and co-create solutions to strengthen Singapore’s innovation economy in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Plan and refine Singapore’s overall innovation strategy and measure policy outcomes.
• Support agenda setting for inter-agency platforms as an individual contributor.

Skills

Design thinking

Strategy & product development

IP / technology commercialization

Policy analysis

Data analysis (Excel, Tableau, Python)

Tools

Tableau

Python

Excel

Job description

[What the role is]About EDBThe Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI), is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg.About Innovation Strategy and Partnerships (ISP) – Innovation SystemsThe Innovation Strategy & Partnerships division in EDB charts the agency’s vision towards an innovation-led economy by developing strategies to enhance the innovation ecosystem for foreign companies to create new products, services and businesses in Singapore. This includes analysing metrics to track Singapore’s progress in innovation, developing frameworks, tools and incentive schemes, and collaborating across internal teams and other government agencies to co-create solutions to advance Singapore’s innovation agenda.[What you will be working on][Strategy Development]Develop and co-create solutions to strengthen Singapore as an innovation economy:Identify, through research and stakeholder engagement, potential gaps in Singapore’s innovation ecosystem (e.g. partnerships, intellectual property, etc.)Analyse and synthesise findings to characterise innovation gaps, challenges and needsDevelop value propositions and co-create solutions to strengthen Singapore as an innovation economy, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. industry groups in EDB, other government agencies and industry partners)[Planning and Data Analysis]Review, refine and develop Singapore’s overall strategy in innovation:Analyse project data to define EDB’s contributions to innovation and characterise industry/ company needsMeasure outcomes of our R&D and innovation policies and map Singapore’s strengths in innovationNote that this is an individual contributor role. You may also need to perform secretariat duties and support agenda setting for inter-agency platforms.[What we are looking for]At least 4 years of relevant working experience in design thinking, strategy/ product development, innovation, IP/ technology commercialisation, corporate planning and/ or policy analysis.Skillset in quantitative data analysis (e.g. Excel, Tableau, Python etc.) will be a plus.Passionate about developing levers to strengthen Singapore’s innovation economyKeen sense of business acumen with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skillsResourceful with a self-starter mindset and strong ability to develop and execute ideas and initiativesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.Strong team player in an agile environment who is versatile and open to learn, explore and experimentSingaporeanWe review applications and interview on a rolling basis.