Panasonic Enriching Lives Through INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Going beyond just providing good products, we at Panasonic are firmly entrenched in the brief of delivering ideas that will provide a profound impact on people’s lives around the world. At the forefront of this endeavor is ensuring that our ideas are allied with the relentless pursuit of reaching new heights of excellence when it comes to pushing the boundaries of innovation. This allows us to focus on enriching the present and enhancing the future for societies throughout the globe. We invite enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as: Senior Business Development Manager Responsibilities: 1) Conduct market research to identify emerging technological trends and industry needs for the company’s R&D services to identify new business opportunities and help to steer the company’s direction 2) Explore opportunities for commercialization of R&D technologies, intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer 3) Create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, including develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve revenue and growth targets 4) Establish relationships with potential partners and collaborators such as collaborators in Japan, Singapore, India and other countries, negotiating and closing deals 5) Collaborate closely with R&D teams to support in the translation of cutting-edge technology into marketable products or services. 6) Communication between stakeholders 7) Working effectively as part of cross-functional teams, sharing ideas, and contributing to project success and business development strategies to align with company’s goals. 8) Supervise and coach junior business development staff to build the organization’s business development capabilities Requirements: - Possess an excellent PhD/Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer/Mechatronics/Chemical/Materials Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university. - Comprehensive knowledge and experience on latest emerging technologies such as 5G/AI/IoT, electric vehicle, green technologies, latest consumer electronics. - Ability to conduct market research, analyze data and generate insights to inform business development decisions. - Strong problem-solving abilities to identify market needs and propose solutions based on R&D results - Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners. - Strong analytical and research skills. - Resourceful and passionate about new and emerging technologies. - Proficient in Japanese to liaise with related party, required to have at least JLPT N1 level as the role requires communication with Japan HQ and translation of Japanese documents to English and vice versa (Business level) - Familiar with Japanese Firm operations and excellent in Japanese language communication - Able to take initiative and work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment - Possess good corporate network and relationship - Highly organized, strong work ethic and a team player - Have experience in dealing with Japanese customers. - Clear and effective communication with employees, managers, and stakeholders at all levels Please apply by 25 February 2025, with an attached complete resume and academic transcripts, giving full details of your background, experience, career objectives and contact number(s). Website: https://research.sg.panasonic.com/ (We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.)