Senior Research Officer II, Industry Engagement & Sector Development

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Strategy and Business Development Team in SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF FOOD & BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION (SIFBI), whose mission is to help establish Singapore as the Asian Innovation Capital for the fast-growing sectors for food for health and nutrition, and consumer care.

The Technology Business Development Senior Manager will:

• Manage key client projects and establish relationships with stakeholders
• Coach and lead younger staff in the Technology Business Development team
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g. legal, procurement, project management) to scope research collaboration agreements
• Assist in developing project plans, scoping strategic roadmaps, assign responsibilities, manage budgets and risks, monitor and summarize progress of project
• Work closely with other A*STAR SIFBI corporate strategy and business development team members to measure project performance, prepare reports for upper management and stakeholders
• Work with SIFBI’s scientific units to understand their capabilities and relevance to companies; and identify follow on project opportunities with key accounts
• Represent SIFBI’s interest in meetings with potential clients and at external events

Officers can expect a diverse and varied career, developing skills in areas such as corporate strategy, business development, stakeholder management, leadership and a strong understanding of how to influence, communicate and lead to make an impact.

Individuals who are keen to see technology make a difference in industry and society, and who can handle the diversity and complexity of the business, government and academic worlds, will find a good fit with this role. This is a high impact role that provides considerable senior management visibility.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.