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Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate supporters and individual benefactors.

• Fundraising:

Develop strategies to secure grants and donations, oversee planning and reporting of fundraising activities. Ensure compliance with legal requirements.

• Community Partnerships:

Build strong relationships with corporate partners and volunteers, drive engagement through events and initiatives.

The Community Development Manager is responsible for fostering partnerships that benefit both the organization and its stakeholders. This role involves overseeing various aspects of community outreach, including:

1. Cultivating Donations: Developing strategies to secure funding from corporate sponsors and individual donors.
2. Managing External Communications: Coordinating external communications efforts to promote the organization's mission and goals.
3. Motivating the Team: Leading and managing a team of professionals to achieve strategic objectives.

This role encompasses three key areas: Fundraising, Community Partnerships, and Team Management. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners and individual benefactors.

The ideal candidate will be able to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies, manage external communications, and motivate a team of professionals to achieve organizational goals.

The Community Development Manager will work closely with the executive team to identify opportunities for growth and development, and will be responsible for implementing programs and initiatives that align with the organization's mission and values.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in community outreach, fundraising, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners and individual benefactors.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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Formulate strategies and action plans for selected vertical to drive Singtel’s growth areas, such as 5G, Multi-Edge Access (MEC), Software Defined Network (SDN), Quantum etc.
Drive new sales and partnership engagements and expand market share.
Lead a team to work with the various Account Managers (AM) from Government accounts to drive growth product revenue targets and market share, as well as mindshare in the selected vertical.
Lead, shape and capture mindshare and market share in areas of EAG’s focus, talent acquisition and ecosystem partners.
Work closely with Government agencies to support selected verticals in terms of grants/ supply of talents into the industry.
Formulate an ecosystem of partners for selected verticals.
Formulate a Go-To-Market (GTM) together with selected verticals to approach companies for co-creation/development of used cases and projects.
Lead new business presentations and proposals, and highly experienced at driving and working with product house, delivery teams, solution specialist team, presales, and account sales teams to foster cross collaboration as well as partnering with 3rd Party Solution Providers and/or partners to drive and execute on the GTM plans.
Support alignment within SingTel, selected verticals and partners on product strategy and GTM.
Support internal expansion strategy for Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) and talent pool within Singtel.
New Business Generation
Provide leadership for business development with selected verticals to align with Singtel strategies to drive new growth.
Lead virtual teams across various key internal stakeholders to bring together and explore viable solutions and appropriate response to tender/RFI/RFQ/CFC requirements.
Working with various internal teams to formulate value propositions and product positioning to create differentiation.
Execute lead generation activities and promotions to drive awareness and accelerate adoption.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with complementary technology and marketing partners to develop new opportunities, joint business plans and value propositions.
Contribute to business development and marketing strategies by being a participant in quarterly, annual, and ad hoc planning discussions.
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Keep abreast of key trends affecting the business – new development in the government sector, progress of commercial enterprises and development in the market environment specific to IHLs.
Ability to create alignment both internally and externally for win-win for Singtel, IHLs, Govt and partners.
Must possess a strong intellectual curiosity and desire to understand and solve pain points.
Possesses strong critical reasoning skills; Able to provide meaningful, well-reasoned critiques and suggestions on the direction of a variety of initiatives.
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Degree Marketing, Business, Engineering, or Computer Science with 5 or more years in sales or business development experience.
At least 10 years of working experience in Telco/ICT industry.
Experience in working and driving solutions with Partners and Solution Providers.
ICT / telco knowledge preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Share-point, Teams, and PowerPoint).
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to formulate, write and succinctly communicate our value, strategy, and proposed solution on client opportunities.
Technical and/or operational background with experience managing projects.
Self-driven, aggressive, and energetic.
Resourceful and creative.
Possess strong leadership skills.
Able to self-motivate and independent.
Able to communicate and collaborate.
Able to project strong, positive image of self and Company.
Able to do strategic planning.
Meticulous and responsible with strong analytical, organisational, and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to work well under stressful situations with tight timelines.
Able to cultivate trust and credibility with peers and maintain strong working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Customer-oriented personality and good team player, strong work ethic, results-oriented, flexible, patient, and adaptable; persuasive and diplomatic.
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Overview

Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO. At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences. We have a strong focus on Oncology and Rare Disease.

As our company continues to grow we are seeking a Senior Director, Business Development.

• The Senior Director of Business Development will be primarily responsible for designing and implementing a sale and marketing plan focused on securing new and repeat business from current and prospective biotech and pharmaceutical companies
• The Senior Director of Business Development is expected to spend his or her time qualifying targeted oncology and rare disease Sponsors, conducting introductory and follow up meetings with prospective clients, securing RFPs and working with the Business Operations/Proposal Team and other staff as applicable to create proposals for new business
• The Senior Director of Business Development is expected to be able to strategically coordinate members of the Executive Team to leverage their respective areas of expertise to successfully bring in new business for the company
• The Senior Director of Business Development will be expected to represent the company at trade shows and at client-sponsored events
• The Senior Director of Business Development will work closely with the Corporate Marketing and with other members of the Executive Team to design and implement a Marketing program to support the sales efforts of the company
• The Senior Director of Business Development will have a primary role in the development and maintenance of relationships with partner organizations, including data management companies, other CROs and related organizations
• Senior Director of Business Development will update Salesforce or other metrics tracking software as directed to provide metric driven reporting for company leadership
• The Senior Director of Business Development will be responsible for providing regular feedback to the Executive Team on the positioning of the company regarding pricing, competitiveness, and market conditions. He or she will be expected to maintain close contact with key Sponsor personnel to ensure that client expectations are met or exceeded

Minimum Required:

• 4-year college degree, or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline

Other Required:

• 12 years or more in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to drive and availability for domestic and international travel including overnight stays

Preferred:

• 12 years or more in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry, preferably with corporate management and sales experience
• Possesses a keen understanding of the Oncology and Rare Disease Development market and the role that Precision for Medicine plays in that environment
• Resolves company and client related problems and prioritize workload to meet deadlines with little support from management
• Exhibits high self-motivation, and can work and plan independently as well as in a team environment
• Motivates other members of the company to meet timelines and company goals
• Focuses on continuous improvement, including the ability to make proactive assessments on how to make processes more efficient and people more effective
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by ability to deliver on commitments, an understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills in the areas of diplomacy and negotiation
• Identifies training needs for direct reports and develop training plans to address those needs
• Communicates both verbally and in written form in an exemplary manner
• Conducts formal presentations to a wide variety of audiences including colleagues, investigative staff, and clients with a high level of proficiency
• Ability to assess and quantify risks to the company, both internal and external
• Possesses practical knowledge of IT tools and systems in use in the company and on the project teams

We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day. You will provide input and have your ideas valued and nurtured, impacting positive change for the company.

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• Be part of a mission-driven, high growth team
• Shape Singapore's Energy Future

As Director of Business Development, you will be at the forefront of shaping Singapore's cross-border energy landscape. Drawing on your expertise in commercial strategy and stakeholder engagement, you will identify, evaluate, and deliver large-scale regional power infrastructure projects. Your leadership will be instrumental in forging key commercial agreements, building robust partnerships, and advancing Singapore's clean energy ambitions through innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the end-to-end development and closure of complex commercial agreements for electricity import and transmission
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary deal teams (legal, technical, financial, regulatory)
• Negotiate terms with utilities, governments, private off-takers, and international partners
• Develop commercial models, strategies, and value propositions for new projects and opportunities
• Support the broader corporate strategy and business development pipeline
• Engage with high-level stakeholders, including regulators, transmission system operators (TSOs), and policymakers
• Represent the company in commercial discussions, public consultations, and industry forums
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks associated with projects and partnerships
• Ensure all deals are compliant with internal governance standards and external regulatory requirements
• Build and manage a high-performing commercial team over time, including mentoring junior team members and fostering cross-functional collaboration

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• More than 10 years of relevant experience in project finance, M&A advisory for the energy infrastructure, renewable energy or utilities sectors
• Proven commercial deal making track record, preferably including Southeast Asian projects
• Deep understanding of energy markets, transmission regulations, and commercial contracting (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), PTAs, capacity agreements)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Deep familiarity with financing models for major capital projects (e.g., project finance, regulated asset base)
• Capable of training a central pool of associates focused on financial / project modelling that will be supporting each of our commercial teams

Overview

Our client is a leading international education provider, committed to empowering students worldwide to achieve their full potential and build brighter futures. Through strong university partnerships and a wide range of face-to-face, online and hybrid study programmes, they deliver the guidance, resources and opportunities students need to succeed. With a global network of offices and academic collaborations, they ensure access to world-class educational services and life-changing experiences.

They are currently seeking a seasoned and driven Associate Director, Partnerships Development to spearhead the growth and execution of strategic university partnerships across Southeast Asia. This role will be central to building and nurturing long-term relationships with higher education institutions in key markets such as Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and beyond. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the regional footprint, driving sustainable growth and creating impactful collaborations that shape the future of international education.

• Design and implement a robust partnerships strategy to establish, strengthen and expand relationships with universities and key education partners across the region
• Identify, evaluate and secure high-impact partnership opportunities that aligns with business objectives and support sustainable growth
• Lead negotiations and contract discussions to finalize strategic agreements, ensuring value creation while maintaining compliance with organizational standards
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with university leaders, faculty and industry partners, positioning the organization as a partner of choice
• Work closely with product, marketing, admissions and program management teams to deliver seamless partnership integration and maximize outcomes
• Monitor KPIs, conduct regular reviews and provide insights on partnership performance to ensure accountability and continuous improvement
• Leverage regional insights and emerging trends to inform strategy, identifying new opportunities and enhance competitive advantage
• Deliver timely, accurate and commercially focused reports to senior leadership on partnership activities, pipeline progress and market opportunities

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree is highly desirable
• At least 8-12 years of proven success in partnerships, business development or account management, ideally within the higher education sector or relevant industries
• Demonstrated ability to establish, manage and grow strategic partnerships with universities, education bureaus and other education providers
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through strategic collaborations
• Deep understanding of the Southeast Asian higher education landscape, including regulatory frameworks, competitive dynamics and emerging trends
• Well-connected with key stakeholders in the educational sector, able to build and sustain trusted relationships at senior levels across diverse markets
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills in English, both written and verbal; proficiency in additional Southeast Asian languages (e.g. Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, Thai) is a plus, as you will be required to liaise with stakeholders in Indonesia and Vietnam frequently
• Strong leadership acumen with the ability to inspire and influence both internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced and results-driven environment

We regret that only shortlisted applicants would be notified

EA License No: 25C2690

Roles and Responsibilities:

Business Development & Sales Strategy:

• Develop overarching strategies to identify and forge strategic alliances, partnerships and other business opportunities to drive company's growth.
• Conceptualise, communicate and execute a successful growth strategy in partnership with business units to improve the market position of the Institute products and professional services.
• Maintains current industry knowledge in developing Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses and programmes to strengthen working adult's skills and competencies.

Client Engagement & Relationship Building:

• Initiate contact with prospects through various channels, including cold calling, emails, and networking events to nurture leads and drive conversions.
• Understand client learning needs and recommend suitable products and professional services to meet their capability gaps and requirements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and negotiating strategic contracts throughout the business development and sales process.

Business Development & Sales Leadership:

• Responsible for generating new commercial opportunities, sets business development and sales targets and provides leadership to ensure smooth functioning of the team.
• Maintain accurate records of business development, sales pipeline and performance, including prospecting efforts, client interactions, and deal progressions, using CRM software.
• Communicates business performance and progress regularly to senior leadership through periodic status reports and presentations.

Marketing Strategies & Website Management:

• Overseeing the development and implementation of effective marketing strategies to raise the profile and standing of the Institute beyond the shore of Singapore.
• Establish, maintain, and update institute website to ensure accurate, timely information delivery to optimize user experience and content relevance.
• Develop and produce all marketing related materials/activities to a wide segment of audience and meet the regulatory requirements locally and regionally.

Cross-functional and Team Leadership:

• Lead and collaborate across functional teams to ensure seamless customer experience from conceptualization of business proposal, product development and enrollment guidelines.
• Ensure business decisions align with the company's direction and its strategic imperatives. Always represent the company professionally and ethically as a role model for the team.
• Requires strict enforcement on ethic business and not accepting any form of fraud, corruption and bribery of any kind. Report immediately to management any suspicion based on real evidence or solid insights.

Requirements:

• A good team player and results oriented.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably within the education industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding business development and sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong change management skills and experience leading organisational transitions to ensure successful adoption of new processes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly motivated and able to lead teams to achieve organizational and business goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software.

Graduate College at NTU is committed to high quality postgraduate programmes in addressing the needs of rapid changing environment of research development and education.  We recognize that the success of significant research endeavours and outcomes can be largely attributed to the dedicated efforts of outstanding postgraduate students under the experienced guidance of faculty members. We provide stewardship to postgraduate students during their academic journey in pursuance of their higher aspirations, realizing NTU goals in securing its position as a global university of excellence. This is in line with the university commitment to the training and development of quality research manpower and graduate programmes that would better augment the changing needs of future technological and economic drivers in an increasingly complex, global arena for Singapore's benefit.

We are hiring an Assistant Director in Business Development who will be responsible for developing new life-long learning and executive progammes, as well as growing the existing ones. Key responsibilities include:

Business Revenue Growth

• Implement strategies aimed at expanding the
• Identify fresh market segments, delivery channels, and funding opportunities to expedite revenue growth
• Spearhead sales and marketing campaigns in collaboration with business partners, intermediaries, and outreach team to foster strong and thriving sales pipelines

Growth and Budget Management

• Develop forecasts, projections, and exercise prudent budget management to ensuring optimal resource allocation to achieve financial sustainability and growth.

Programme Development and Enhancement

• Oversee the development and refinement of continuous education and lifelong learning programmes to meet the evolving needs of adult learners.
• Ensure the programmes portfolio are in accordance with the latest market dynamics and industry needs

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure that all programmes adhere to regulatory standards and rigorous quality assurance processes within the framework of our university and funding agencies' guidelines
• Implement robust assessment mechanisms aimed at gauging programme effectiveness, learning outcomes, and skills acquisition, closely aligning with NTU's commitment to academic excellence

Reporting

• Prepare regular reports on business performance, learner outcomes, and market trends for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant working experience preferably in the tertiary education sector
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Profound understanding of the adult education landscape
• People-oriented and a team player

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified .

Job Opportunity

The Senior Sales Executive plays a crucial role in developing and executing strategic sales and marketing plans to drive business growth.

• Proactively engage with customers and conduct market visits to achieve sales targets.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to inform business decisions.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and effectively manage sales accounts.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure efficient order processing and timely shipment.

To succeed as a Senior Sales Executive, you will require:

• Proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in lubricant or automotive products.
• A willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Experience in coordinating operations, shipping, and payment processes.
• A minimum degree or diploma qualification.

We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Overview
Our client is a leading international education provider, committed to empowering students worldwide to achieve their full potential and build brighter futures. Through strong university partnerships and a wide range of face-to-face, online and hybrid study programmes, they deliver the guidance, resources and opportunities students need to succeed. With a global network of offices and academic collaborations, they ensure access to world-class educational services and life-changing experiences.
They are currently seeking a seasoned and driven Associate Director, Partnerships Development to spearhead the growth and execution of strategic university partnerships across Southeast Asia. This role will be central to building and nurturing long-term relationships with higher education institutions in key markets such as Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and beyond. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the regional footprint, driving sustainable growth and creating impactful collaborations that shape the future of international education.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement a robust partnerships strategy to establish, strengthen and expand relationships with universities and key education partners across the region
Identify, evaluate and secure high-impact partnership opportunities that aligns with business objectives and support sustainable growth
Lead negotiations and contract discussions to finalize strategic agreements, ensuring value creation while maintaining compliance with organizational standards
Build and maintain trusted relationships with university leaders, faculty and industry partners, positioning the organization as a partner of choice
Work closely with product, marketing, admissions and program management teams to deliver seamless partnership integration and maximize outcomes
Monitor KPIs, conduct regular reviews and provide insights on partnership performance to ensure accountability and continuous improvement
Leverage regional insights and emerging trends to inform strategy, identifying new opportunities and enhance competitive advantage
Deliver timely, accurate and commercially focused reports to senior leadership on partnership activities, pipeline progress and market opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree is highly desirable
At least 8-12 years of proven success in partnerships, business development or account management, ideally within the higher education sector or relevant industries
Demonstrated ability to establish, manage and grow strategic partnerships with universities, education bureaus and other education providers
Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through strategic collaborations
Deep understanding of the Southeast Asian higher education landscape, including regulatory frameworks, competitive dynamics and emerging trends
Well-connected with key stakeholders in the educational sector, able to build and sustain trusted relationships at senior levels across diverse markets
Outstanding communication and presentation skills in English, both written and verbal; proficiency in additional Southeast Asian languages (e.g. Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, Thai) is a plus, as you will be required to liaise with stakeholders in Indonesia and Vietnam frequently
Strong leadership acumen with the ability to inspire and influence both internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
We regret that only shortlisted applicants would be notified
EA License No: 25C2690
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