Strategic Innovation Architect & Partnerships Specialist

EDB Economic Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EDB Economic Development Board in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to drive strategy development and innovation initiatives. You will analyze data, identify gaps, and co-create solutions with stakeholders to strengthen Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.

The role emphasizes working with internal teams and external partners, contributing to policy and program design, and supporting impact measurement of R&D and policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in design thinking, strategy/product development, or policy analysis.
• Quantitative data analysis skills (Excel/Tableau/Python) are a plus.
• Strong business acumen with analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Singaporean
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and co-create solutions to strengthen Singapore as an innovation economy.
• Analyse findings to characterize gaps, challenges and needs.
• Develop value propositions and co-create solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and refine Singapore’s overall innovation strategy and measure outcomes.

Skills

Design thinking

Strategy development

Innovation

IP/technology commercialization

Data analysis

Excel

Tableau

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Python

Job description

EDB Economic Development Board in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to drive strategy development and innovation initiatives. You will analyze data, identify gaps, and co-create solutions with stakeholders to strengthen Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.

The role emphasizes working with internal teams and external partners, contributing to policy and program design, and supporting impact measurement of R&D and policy initiatives.