A*STAR

Manager/Senior Manager, Partnerships

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 5 days ago

About the role

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The RIE TRUST Office seeks a Manager/Senior Manager to drive strategic partnerships for the RIE Data System, enabling data research and scientific excellence within Singapore's RIE ecosystem. This role involves identifying, cultivating, and managing high-value collaborations with public and private sector entities.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, cultivate, and manage new partnerships with public research organizations, public, and private sectors.
  • Assess potential partners' capabilities and relevance to advance the RTO’s work in data analytics for the RIE ecosystem.
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships and key partnership accounts with external stakeholders, including public sector entities, private companies, and international institutions.
  • Oversee and project manage key multi-party collaborative initiatives to ensure agreed deliverables are achieved for all parties.
  • Collaborate with the Contracts team to ensure proposed partnership arrangements are legally feasible and structured according to the TRUST Framework.
  • Plan and execute engagement activities such as conferences, workshops, and networking events with the Comms team to strengthen partnerships.
  • Provide secretariat support for RTO-related meetings, including cross-teams and steering committees.

Requirements

  • Minimum BSc in sciences, data, business, marketing, or a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in R&D, business development, partnership management, science, or data.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Excellent project management capabilities and negotiation skills for coordinating complex, multi-party initiatives.
  • Strategic thinking ability and proven problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.