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 Corporate Strategy and Business Development Manager will:

·       Manage key client projects and establish relationships with stakeholders

·       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

·       Coordinate with resource team on budgetary management and reporting issues

·       Develop strategies that would benefit the agrifood research ecosystem. This would also include working closely with the scientific community such as the institutes of higher learning (IHLs) to enhance Singapore’s position as an agrifood leader in the region, and forging public-private partnerships.

·       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.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Physical/Chemical Sciences, Food Sciences, Agri-sciences, Biosciences or a related field; an MBA, or Masters/PhD may be ideal but not a pre-requisite 
• Some work experience in Food & Nutrition and/or biotechnology field is preferred; a background in business development or corporate strategy would be useful
• Good track record or prior experience in grant applications, stakeholder management, and implementation of strategies are desired
• Have a strong interest in technology and able to provide market assessment and their potential to be applied in different business and research contexts
• Effective and thoughtful communicator
• Strong organizational, administrative and project management skills
• Resourceful and able to work with minimal supervision, independently and in a team
• Willing, adaptable and flexible to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description

A self-starter and problem solver who can work independently.