Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Mirxes; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading molecular diagnostic company in Singapore seeks a Senior Business Development and Partnerships professional. This role requires a strong network and proven experience in strategic collaborations within the healthcare and biomedical sciences sectors. Responsibilities include developing partnerships and driving initiatives for growth. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of experience, preferably with a background in Singaporean government agencies.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or public-private collaboration.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s research, healthcare, and innovation ecosystem.
• Prior experience at Director level or above in a Singapore government agency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and structure high-impact strategic partnerships.
• Drive public-private collaboration initiatives.
• Lead business development activities across key markets.

Skills

Strategic partnership development

Business development leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Public Policy

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Job description

MiRXES is a Singapore-headquartered molecular diagnostic company with R&D, manufacturing, and clinical lab operations in Singapore, USA, Japan, and China. We specialize in microRNA technologies and the development, manufacturing, and provision of diagnostic test kits and clinical services. Our mission is to enable early disease detection and provide insights for better patient care by harnessing the power of microRNA to augment traditional testing. Our vision is to be the world’s leading developer and provider of accurate, actionable, and affordable microRNA-powered diagnostic tests.

Job Location: Biopolis

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior business development and partnerships professional based in Singapore to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong network and proven track record in driving strategic collaborations in the healthcare, biomedical sciences, or innovation ecosystem—particularly those with prior experience at the Director level or above in government agencies such as EDB, A*STAR, ESG, MOH, or equivalent.

The Vice President will lead MiRXES’s strategic partnership and growth efforts, working closely with the senior leadership team to identify, develop, and execute key partnerships that accelerate the company’s global commercialization and market access objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify and lead the structuring of high-impact strategic partnerships with government agencies, healthcare providers, biopharma companies, research institutions, and corporate partners.
• Drive public-private collaboration initiatives that support MiRXES’s growth, product adoption, and regional expansion goals.
• Build and manage a portfolio of strategic relationships, including co-development, co-marketing, and commercial arrangements.

Business Development Leadership

• Lead business development activities across key markets with a strong focus on Southeast Asia and international expansion.
• Translate government and ecosystem opportunities into tangible outcomes (e.g., joint labs, pilot projects, innovation programs, market access initiatives).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align partnership strategies with product roadmap, regulatory pathways, and commercialization milestones.

Stakeholder and Ecosystem Engagement

• Serve as the primary interface with key stakeholders across the Singapore public sector and innovation ecosystem.
• Engage senior executives across government, industry, and academia to advocate MiRXES’s capabilities and explore strategic opportunities.
• Represent MiRXES at public forums, working groups, and ecosystem platforms.
• Oversee the lifecycle of partnerships, from sourcing and negotiation to launch, delivery, and performance tracking.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on progress, opportunities, and challenges.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• 10–15 years’ experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or public-private collaboration.
• Prior experience at Director level or above in a Singapore government agency (e.g., EDB, A*STAR, ESG, MOH, etc.) or in a similar role in the healthcare/biotech sector.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s research, healthcare, and innovation ecosystem.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing high-level, multi-stakeholder collaborations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience navigating public sector funding, regulatory frameworks, and national healthcare priorities is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Public Policy, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

This position is based in Singapore.

We appreciate your interest in the above-mentioned position, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.