Director, Global Strategic Partnerships

About the role

The Director, Global Strategic Partnerships leads high‑value international partnership development for NUS Enterprise, focusing on securing external funding and creating strategic relationships that drive venture creation, startup scaling, and ecosystem development.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and secure high‑impact partnerships with global innovation hubs, universities, corporates, investors, and foundations.
• Shape NUS Enterprise’s global presence by defining target markets, sectors, and partnership models.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Venture Creation, IP Commercialisation, Ecosystem, NUS Overseas Colleges, Global Outposts) to align partnership opportunities with organisational goals.
• Act as a super‑connector, moving relationships from conversation to committed funding and tangible outcomes.
• Ensure partnership initiatives are actionable, resourced, and measurable.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in international partnership development, business development, or venture funding.
• Strong network across global innovation ecosystems, universities, corporates, and investment communities.
• Ability to operate across markets, sectors, and institutional boundaries with high autonomy.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills