Business Development Manager for Synthetic Biology

4 days ago


Queenstown, New Zealand Agency For Science, Technology And Research Full time

A*STAR's mission-focused programmes, known as Strategic Research and Translational Thrusts (SRTTs), are cross-disciplinary initiatives in strategic areas that have wider implications for A*STAR and Singapore.

The SRTTs address ambitious technological challenges to achieve impactful outcomes. Each SRTT is led by a Programme Director and centrally facilitated by A*STAR HQ.

The Singapore Integrative Biosystems & Engineering Research (SIBER) SRTT leverages synthetic biology capabilities to aid the sustainable transformation of Singapore's Energy & Chemicals sector. Its vision is to become a premier hub in industrial biotechnology innovation for the energy/chemicals and other sectors, empowering Singapore to seize opportunities in the future bioeconomy.

**Job Description:**

We seek an experienced professional to foster R&D collaboration between companies/agencies and researchers/research units in A*STAR's SRTTs. The ideal candidate will work closely with the SIBER SRTT Programme Director, Scientific Programme Manager, Principal Investigators, and Research Scientists to handle commercial collaboration agreements and ensure compliance with A*STAR practices and policies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Fostering market opportunities and preparing market intelligence information to facilitate decision-making;
  • Handling filed IPs generated from A*STAR SRTTs;
  • Supporting project management of projects established through collaborations;
  • Compiling, updating, and maintaining marketing materials on SIBER SRTT technologies for industry engagements.

**Requirements:*

  • Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering Sciences or equivalent;
  • 5 years of industry/agency experience, with 3-5 years in business development and/or technical strategic planning and execution;
  • Candidates with experience and knowledge in advanced scientific concepts, cutting-edge technologies, synthetic biology, molecular biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, bioinformatics, or related fields will have an advantage;
  • Excellent oral and writing skills;
  • Pro-active, quality conscious, and results-oriented.


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