About the Company
Our client is a leading cross-border innovation platform that connects enterprises, startups, investors, and government agencies across Asia. The organization works closely with public and private sector partners to accelerate innovation, international expansion, and strategic collaboration between Singapore and China.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven professional to lead cross-border innovation initiatives, government collaboration projects, and business development activities in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
- Develop new business opportunities with enterprises, startups, ecosystem partners, and strategic organizations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and industry stakeholders.
- Identify client needs and develop tailored innovation and international expansion solutions.
- Manage the entire client lifecycle from business development and proposal preparation to project delivery and account management.
- Achieve business development and revenue growth targets.
Program & Project Management
- Lead cross-border innovation and international business programs.
- Manage end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
- Support companies in exploring international markets through innovation programs and strategic partnerships.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time with high client satisfaction.
Government & Ecosystem Partnerships
- Build strong working relationships with Singapore government agencies and public-sector innovation initiatives.
- Develop partnerships with startups, accelerators, venture capital firms, universities, research institutions, and industry associations.
- Expand the company's presence within Singapore's innovation ecosystem.
Leadership
- Lead and mentor project teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple regions.
- Drive continuous improvement in program delivery and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or above.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Business Development, Consulting, Innovation, Startup Ecosystem, Corporate Innovation, International Business, or Program Management.
- Proven experience managing client relationships and complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated business development success.
- Experience working with government agencies or government-supported initiatives is highly preferred.
- Experience in cross-border business or international market expansion is an advantage.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Language Requirements
- Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required.
- English is essential for working with Singapore-based government agencies, enterprise clients, startups, investors, and local ecosystem partners.
- Mandarin is required for frequent communication with the regional headquarters and Chinese-speaking business partners, coordinating cross-border initiatives, and facilitating business collaboration between Singapore and China.
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural business environment.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
- Government-funded innovation or business development programs
- Corporate innovation and open innovation
- Startup acceleration or incubator management
- Innovation consulting
- International business development
- Venture capital or startup ecosystem
- Singapore-China business collaboration
- Deep-tech, sustainability, AI, advanced manufacturing, or emerging technology sectors
Why Join
- Work closely with government agencies, multinational corporations, startups, and investors.
- Lead impactful cross-border innovation and international business initiatives.
- Build strategic partnerships across Singapore's innovation ecosystem.
- Enjoy significant autonomy and opportunities to shape business growth.
- Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing organization with regional exposure.
