Senior Assistant Manager/Manager, Business Development & Programmes

Role Overview

The Senior Assistant Manager/Manager (Business Development & Programmes) is responsible for developing and executing co11ab’s business development and ecosystem growth strategy to strengthen its position as Singapore’s leading biomedical innovation hub. The role provides strategic leadership in startup attraction, partnership development, programme governance and ecosystem engagement, while driving organisational growth through high-impact collaborations, sustainable membership growth, clinical collaborations and successful delivery of strategic initiatives and grant-funded programmes.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing and executing business development strategies, establishing strategic sourcing channels, leading startup recruitment and membership growth initiatives, analysing market trends, and representing co11ab at regional and international ecosystem engagements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this role will be measured by sustained startup pipeline growth, strategic partnership outcomes, successful programme delivery, achievement of organisational and grant KPIs, membership growth and ecosystem impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Singapore’s healthcare, biomedical innovation and startup ecosystem, with regional or international ecosystem exposure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare or a related discipline
• 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in business development, strategic partnerships, innovation ecosystem development or programme leadership
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s healthcare, biomedical innovation and startup ecosystem, with regional or international ecosystem exposure
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, networking, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, project management and performance reporting capabilities
• Commercially minded, proactive, collaborative and adaptable, with strong strategic thinking and organisational leadership

Benefits

• Not explicitly mentioned