Research Business Development Manager

About the role

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), an anchor hospital of NHG Health, is one of Singapore's largest multidisciplinary hospitals with over 11,000 staff and more than 2,000 beds. Its Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO) supports clinical research, innovation and translational initiatives through partnerships with clinicians, researchers, academia and industry. As Research Business Development Manager, you will grow TTSH's clinical research enterprise by building strategic partnerships and expanding its research portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to grow the clinical research portfolio and industry-sponsored studies.
• Identify and pursue partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology and digital health organisations.
• Lead initiatives to expand sponsored research, strategic collaborations and institutional partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry sponsors, CROs, healthcare institutions, academic centres and innovation partners.
• Facilitate discussions with prospective collaborators and represent TTSH at industry events, conferences and partnership meetings.
• Evaluate and support new research programmes, services and growth initiatives, and provide market insights and strategic recommendations.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships or related functions, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or clinical research.
• Track record of developing partnerships and driving business growth.
• Experience engaging senior leaders, industry sponsors and external stakeholders.
• Postgraduate qualifications and experience in clinical research, healthcare innovation or research ecosystems are advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and opportunity development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across diverse stakeholder groups in a complex healthcare environment.