Manager/Senior Manager - Sector Partnerships

About the Role

This position is a contract role based at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) located in Changi, East Region, Singapore. As a lead in sector partnerships, the incumbent will be integral to shaping vital industry and institutional collaborations, connecting SUTD's research and innovation efforts with market demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare senior university leadership for high-level meetings with briefing documents, strategic advice, and talking points.
• Act as the main counterpart to senior external stakeholders, identifying innovation needs and promoting SUTD as a preferred collaborator.
• Lead the comprehensive development and negotiation of major partnership proposals, such as joint laboratories and collaborative research projects.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic grants, ensuring proper legal, intellectual property, and financial oversight.
• Supervise and mentor a team of partnership associates to ensure smooth and effective operational performance.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses 7 to 10 years in business development, industry partnerships, or research commercialization.
• Demonstrates the ability to support senior leaders and skillfully maneuver complex organizational environments with confidentiality.
• Has a proven history of establishing substantial partnerships exceeding $500,000 and handling intricate legal and IP negotiations.
• Brings 2 to 3 years of experience in leading professional teams within dynamic, multi-stakeholder contexts.

Why Join SUTD?

• Make a tangible impact influencing SUTD’s strategic partnerships and institutional growth.
• Enjoy autonomy managing a specific sector portfolio with clear opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborate in a culture designed to minimize bureaucracy and maximize partnership success through a strategic and operational support model.