Business Development

AI Business and Development Manager

Achieve commercialization plans of our R&D deliverables and promote to potential partners
Prepare professional and feasible business proposal and write-ups to promote the Centre’s Research & Development projects
Maintain thorough knowledge of technologies and relevant business, as well as an understanding of how that impacts the other entities of contact
Work with other staff members to develop a greater understanding of technology transfer and business applications, with any issues that arise
Closely monitor innovation landscape, policies, and funding mechanisms and make appropriate strategies to sharpen our edge
Build and maintain relationships with government and related science and technology units, high-tech companies, startup communities, academia and institutions
Develop and execute appropriate Intellectual Property (IP) management for harvesting of value and protection of IP
Compile reports about particular incidents, events, or updates
Proactively solve conflicts and address issues
Promptly respond to incidents and other events as necessary

A bachelor’s degree or above in STEM subjects, Business and Marketing discipline or equivalent
5-8 years of solid experience in AI start-up business development is preferred, background from sizeable tech companies is also an advantage
Knowledge in handling Intellectual Property (IP) matters and technology license agreements
Analytically and mathematically minded to analyse data and create necessary reports
Customer-oriented attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships
Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
Capability to negotiate with and influence others
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement

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