Business Development Lead

5 days ago

Singapur, Singapore A*STAR Research Full time

Posting Date: 25 Jul 2025 | Closing Date: 23 Sep 2025

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technology Portfolio Manager to lead the development and stewardship of our digital and automation technology portfolio.

This role is key to driving innovation and impact through collaboration with R&D divisions, public agencies, and industry partners.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded professional with a strong background in pre-sales, solution architecture, and consulting, coupled with experience in co-innovating with public and research institutions to build next-generation technologies.

Key responsibilities
  • Develop and execute portfolio strategy and innovation development
  • Foster cross-sector collaboration and technology incubation leveraging industry partners
  • Develop go-to-market plans, including solution design, pricing strategy, and market placement
  • Manage technology lifecycle and governance for each portfolio asset
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on digital trends and innovative technologies
  • Collaborate with R&D leaders, policymakers, and cluster development teams to shape national innovation programs
  • Track KPIs and TRLs to ensure alignment between commercialization, adoption goals, and technology development
Ideal candidate

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in digital transformation, automation, or industrial technology domains
  • Proven experience in solution architecture, technology consulting, or pre-sales engineering
  • Experience working with R&D divisions, public sector partners, or innovation ecosystems
  • Deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies: automation, cloud/edge computing, MES, AI/ML, digital twins
  • Strong interpersonal and strategic skills to navigate technical and policy discussions

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with publicly funded R&D programs or joint innovation platforms
  • Familiarity with national innovation frameworks like A*STAR, EDB, MTC (Singapore), or similar
  • Experience with automation and digital ecosystems such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric
  • Knowledge of open architecture frameworks, digital thread, OPC UA, RAMI 4.0
Why Join A*STAR?
  • Be part of Singapore's national innovation engine, bridging research and industry impact
  • Shape the future of digital and automation technology adoption
  • Work at the intersection of science, business, and policy with access to world-class researchers, labs, and industry partners

The above criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional criteria based on its recruitment policies. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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