This is a proactive business development role, where you'll initiate outreach to industry leaders, demonstrating the value that collaborative R&D projects can bring to their product development processes. Once the initial engagement is established, you will facilitate introductions between industry stakeholders and research teams, leaving the technical discussions to the domain experts. Your contribution will drive investment into local research projects, accelerating innovation and economic development.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and academia, and is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and economic progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage companies to understand their business models, products, and technological needs.
- Develop an understanding of Singapore’s scientific research capabilities and how they align with industry demands.
- "Match-make" companies with research units to foster collaborations that lead to new product development, investment, and job creation.
- Promote technology commercialization by facilitating licensing deals, joint ventures, and collaborative R&D.
- Serve as a liaison between companies and research institutes to ensure smooth technology transfers.
Qualifications:
- Experience in the Electronics or Semiconductor industry, particularly in product development or commercialization.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex research and technology concepts in business terms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex, multi-sector environments.
- Self-starter with a strong ability to identify opportunities and solve problems.
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on “Apply”. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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