Manager, Client Development

The role will be responsible for attracting global technology companies and relevant ecosystem players to land in HSITP, administering the admission process and due diligence, and to provide best-in-class service to cater to clients’ needs, such as assisting clients in application for government funding.

Responsibilities:

• Solicit interest from technology companies, research institutions, R&D centres, technology investors, incubators, accelerators and other technology ecosystem players globally, especially in microelectronics/semiconductors, life sciences, new energy, new materials, AI and robotics sectors, and land them to HSITP
• To serve client needs such as developing new business, collaborating with universities and R&D institutions, talent recruitment, operation matters in HSITP, technology trial at HSITP, and other client needs
• To administer the admission process for tenants, including coordination with different internal and external stakeholders, performing due diligence process, and provide timely response to applicants
• To assist clients to apply for or process various government and HSITP funding schemes and offer advice on applying for regulatory approvals relating to innovation and technology sectors
• Develop and maintain relationships with governments, science and technology organisations, technology companies, start-up communities, academia and leading institutions to facilitate development and implementation of HSITP initiatives
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements:

• University or post-graduate degree preferably in Business, Science, Engineering and related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in innovation and technology sectors
• Experience on assisting companies to apply for Hong Kong and Mainland government funding is a plus
• Good understanding on global, GBA and China’s life sciences industry landscape. Understanding on microelectronics and semiconductors, new energy, new materials, AI and robotics industries is a plus
• Experience working with China is required
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving and customer service skills with excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Self-initiated, attention to details and ability to analyse complex problems and come up with actionable solutions and execute them
• Outgoing, proactive, and ability to work with diverse types of stakeholders, strong communication and interpersonal skills