About the role
AI summarisedJoin the Bioinformatics Institute (BII) Tech-Biz team at A*STAR, a leading hub for AI in biomedical data science and life sciences. This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual with both deep scientific/technical literacy (in bioinformatics, AI, or life sciences) and strong business development skills to drive marketing initiatives, forge impactful industry partnerships, and manage the full lifecycle of collaborations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Translate BII's research portfolio into compelling value propositions for diverse external stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary ambassador at high-level meetings and industry events, delivering impactful technical presentations.
- Formulate and implement effective marketing and business development strategies alongside the Director of Strategy and Tech-Biz.
- Conduct market intelligence, including competitive analysis and trend identification to guide institutional strategy.
- Lead end-to-end deal development, contract negotiation, and execution with optimal terms.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (legal, finance, compliance) to ensure agreement adherence to institutional standards.
- Maintain a database of partnerships and engagements, tracking KPIs and impact metrics.
- Support grant and funding applications through business intelligence and strategic partnership development.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related discipline).
- Ability to bridge scientific and business domains effectively.
- Exceptional learning agility to synthesize complex technical information rapidly.
- Proven success in building and maintaining strategic relationships across multiple organizational levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing strategic stakeholder engagement.
- Proven track record in creating high-impact marketing materials and executive-level presentations.
- Strong project management capabilities with meticulous attention to detail in agreement development.
- Familiarity with the bioinformatics or life sciences industry is required.
- Highly adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and workplace collaboration tools.