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Together with public sector and industry partners, EDDC translates biomedical and clinical research into small and large molecule therapeutic assets, advancing these from concept to commercial partnership or venture creation.\nWe are seeking a driven Business Development Senior Manager to operate at the intersection of science, venture creation, and capital. This role will play a key part in EDDC’s goal to contribute to the creation of new biotech companies in Singapore’s ecosystem.\nYou will work closely with multidisciplinary drug discovery teams, founders, investors, and senior leadership to shape how assets are positioned for company creation, venture funding, and long-term impact.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Asset/ Platform Positioning\nIdentify and evaluate EDDC programs suitable for spin-out into venture-backed NewCos. Assess portfolio projects with a dual lens: venture creation vs. traditional partnering\nWork with scientific teams to define Target Product Profiles and development strategies aligned with investor expectations\nEvaluate competitive landscape, unmet need, differentiation, and venture scalability potential. Identify key value inflection points to maximize attractiveness for fundraising or strategic partnerships\nLead the formulation of plans for NewCos, including defining value proposition, development strategy, and early financing needs. Help consider indication selection, development roadmap, and market positioning\nSupport the development of EDDC scientists interested in spinning-out including mentoring on commercial thinking, investor engagement, and company-building fundamentals, also through working with existing venture training programs in the ecosystem\nVC & Investor Engagement\nBuild and manage relationships with venture capital firms and venture builders, corporate venture arms, and early-stage biotech investors\nPosition EDDC’s pipeline and spinout opportunities to the global investor community\nWorking closely with the scientific teams towards preparation of investor materials (pitch decks, data package) tailored for venture audiences\nPartnering & Deal Execution\nSupport licensing, co-development, and spinout transactions in collaboration with A*STAR Innovation & Enterprise and Legal teams\nParticipate in the negotiation of agreements relevant to spinouts and venture-backed companies (e.g., licenses, research collaborations)\nManage diligence processes for investors and strategic partners, including virtual data rooms\nExperience and Background\nDegree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine; 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