Enterprise Singapore · 3 weeks ago
(Senior) Business Development Manager (North America)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEnterprise Singapore is focused on developing partnerships in North America to support Singapore-based companies and startups. The Senior Business Development Manager will assist these companies in expanding their operations in the US, particularly in sectors like Healthcare, Sustainability, and Advanced Manufacturing, while also managing partnerships and business development initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist Singapore companies in entering the US markets and to expand the network of in-market partners
Develop business leads and facilitate business opportunities for Singapore-based companies across various industry sectors in the markets
Maintain a strong network of in-market contacts and partners to facilitate and enable companies’ navigation and setting up in the markets
Influence in-market partners and stakeholders to ensure delivery of projects and initiatives
Demonstrate domain knowledge in priority sectors and deepen Enterprise Singapore’s knowledge, partner networks and business leads in those sectors
This will include creating relevant industry and internal reports on a timely basis to help develop Singapore-based companies’ and HQ’s understanding of the market opportunities, in-market sector specific trends and insights, market entry strategies and innovation ecosystems in the US
Develop and manage platform projects to accelerate Singapore’s companies’ expansion plans in USA
This includes expand network of innovation intermediaries, venture builders and VCs to grow Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and encourage co-innovation collaboration between companies
Develop business leads and facilitate business opportunities for Singapore-based companies to support Singapore companies’ internationalization efforts
Plan, organise and execute physical and virtual business delegation visits, meetings and pitching sessions for Singapore-based companies doing business in the target markets
Attend and report on relevant industry trade shows, conferences and seminars within the assigned geographical coverage to support the development of business opportunities for Singapore-based companies through market information & intelligence
Be well versed and have a macro view on the strategic intent behind government-to-government collaborations / platforms, and actively contribute ideas towards it
Expand and manage network of innovation intermediaries, accelerators and VCs to grow Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and encourage collaboration between Singapore startups and US partners
Gather information and market intelligence from US companies as well as government agencies, and trade/industry associations via meetings and networking activities; and monitor news and developments useful to the sectors or markets of interest
Qualification
Required
Recognised bachelor's degree
At least 5 – 7 years of prior business development or market analysis experience
Strong interest in international trade, business development and investment promotion
Full business proficiency in English
Prepared to travel frequently for work trips
Confident presenter with good interpersonal skills
Ability to drive projects independently
Preferred
Domain knowledge and expertise in key technology sectors such as biomedical/life sciences, advanced manufacturing
Prior experience in helping international companies to navigate regulatory barriers or lobbying issues
Prior experience in working with Singapore firms or handling international projects related to the innovation and tech sectors
Company
Enterprise Singapore
Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nirankar Khalsa
Senior Development Partner
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