Job Description

[What the role is]

School of Applied Science - Business Development Manager (Agriculture Technology)

[What you will be working on]

• Engage industries and corporates on research and training needs, and propose amalgamated solutions addressing these needs

• Manage internal, governmental and corporate stakeholder relations

• Gather market intelligence on research demand, funding frameworks and emerging AgriTech trends

• Engage relevant stakeholders for partnerships, translation of research outcomes, IP translation and licensing opportunities

• Provide administrative support for consultancy and research projects.

• Take lead in preparing costing and service proposal for projects, seeking internal approvals and liaising with companies

• Manage agreements, contracts from stakeholders to ensure governance

• Plan and execute outreach activities and events to solicit a pipeline of projects, including screening and assessing for capability matching, potential for student engagements etc

• Handle any other administrative and operational duties as assigned

• Relevant qualifications business administration, management, lifescience or agribusiness

• Prior experience in executive search, AgriTech related agencies or corporates, farm management and/or agribusiness is preferred

• Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal and business development skills

• Must be IT-proficient in MS Office, and familiar in operating web and digital marketing platforms. Good to have Robotic Process Automation (RPA) skills.

• Pro-active team player, meticulous and ability to multi-task

Government Technology Agency