Manager, Bioeconomy

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) operates as a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. It is responsible for developing strategies that elevate Singapore’s global standing in business, innovation, and talent. EDB manages investment promotion and industry growth by collaborating with both international and local businesses, offering information, partner connections, and facilitating access to government incentives. Its core mission centers on fostering sustainable economic growth alongside creating vibrant business opportunities and quality jobs within Singapore.

Environmental Sustainability Division

Within EDB, the Environmental Sustainability division leads Singapore’s vision to transition into a low-carbon economy. It leverages environmental sustainability trends as engines for growth by crafting and implementing national and ecosystem-level strategies to boost Singapore’s competitiveness in sectors like energy, chemicals, and materials. The division focuses on identifying new green growth opportunities across both established and emerging industries through research, analysis, and collaborative solutions development involving internal teams and external government and industry stakeholders.

Role Overview

This primarily individual contributor position reports to the Vice President or Assistant Vice President. The role supports the development of new sustainable growth sectors, notably the Bioeconomy, through several key functions:

• Perform continuous horizon scanning and assessment of global trends, technologies, and innovative business models within green growth sectors to uncover and prioritize opportunities suitable for Singapore’s support.
• Conduct detailed industry evaluations including market sizing, growth potential, value chain mapping, ecosystem capability assessment, and competitive positioning to generate clear, compelling insights for senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Recommend and help implement targeted strategies and interventions that position Singapore to succeed in emerging green industries such as the Bioeconomy. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within EDB and with government agencies to design value propositions and coordinate sector development efforts. Engage with established companies and new innovators to collect market intelligence and drive initial investment promotion activities.
• Independently manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders including government partners and industry players to align priorities, obtain insights, and facilitate execution of Bioeconomy initiatives. Assist senior leadership in preparing for important stakeholder engagements.

Candidate Profile

• Educational background preferably in Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, or related interdisciplinary fields.
• A minimum of two years professional experience relevant to strategy, consulting, investments, or preferably project/business development.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage program implementation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and lateral thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to engage and manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams managing multiple concurrent tasks.
• Self-driven, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team player.
• Must be a Singaporean citizen.